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Free .htaccess Generator (No Signup): Block AI Bots, Redirects & Security Rules in Minutes
Use a free htaccess generator to build bot-blocking rules, redirects, HTTPS forcing, and security settings for Apache sites — no signup, no code writing needed.
Technical SEO
Free Robots.txt Tester Online: Validate, Fix, and Preview Your File Instantly (No Signup)
Test your robots.txt online for free — no signup, no install. Validate syntax, preview how crawlers read your rules, and fix costly errors before they hurt your rankings.
Technical SEO
How to Block AI Crawlers on Duda in 2026: Custom Robots.txt Step by Step
Block AI crawlers on Duda by uploading a custom robots.txt file through the Optimization Center. This guide covers the exact steps, the Duda Vibe limit, and a template that blocks training bots but keeps AI search open.
Advanced Techniques
How to Block AI Crawlers on Astro Websites in 2026 (Public Folder Guide)
Block AI crawlers on an Astro site by placing a robots.txt file in the public folder. Learn the exact setup, a template that separates training bots from search bots, and how to verify the live file after deploy.
New Standards
llms.txt for Local Businesses: A Practical Guide for 2026
llms.txt for local businesses explained honestly: what the file can and cannot do, what to put in it for a plumber, dentist, or restaurant, and why your Google Business Profile still matters far more.
New Standards
llms.txt for Local Businesses: A Practical Guide for 2026
llms.txt for local businesses explained honestly: what the file can and cannot do, what to put in it for a plumber, dentist, or restaurant, and why your Google Business Profile still matters far more.
New Standards
Free AI.txt Generator: Create Your AI Usage Policy File in Seconds (No Signup)
Create a free ai.txt file in seconds — no signup, no email. Set permissions for AI crawlers, search bots, and training use, then download and upload it to your site root.
Technical SEO
Robots.txt Wildcards Explained: How * and $ Pattern Matching Really Works
Robots.txt wildcards explained: how the asterisk and dollar sign work under RFC 9309, how crawlers pick the winning rule, and the five wildcard mistakes that block the wrong pages.
Advanced Techniques
How to Block AI Crawlers on Netlify: Robots.txt, Extension, and Edge Functions
Block AI crawlers on Netlify with three layers: robots.txt in your publish directory, the User Agent Blocker extension, and a custom edge function that refuses known AI crawlers.