How to enable custom robots.txt file in Blogger ?

Enabling a custom robots.txt file in Blogger is a straightforward process, but it's important to understand its implications before proceeding. Here's how you do it:

1. Access Blogger settings:

• Open your Blogger dashboard and log in.
• Click on the Settings option in the left-hand menu.

2. Locate the "Crawlers and indexing" section:

• Scroll down until you see the Crawlers and indexing section.

3. Enable the custom robots.txt option:

• Look for the Custom robots.txt toggle switch.
• Turn it ON by clicking on it.

4. Paste your robots.txt code (Optional):

• If you already have a prepared robots.txt code, click on the Custom robots.txt link.
• A text box will appear. Paste your code into the box.
• Click Save.

5. Consider the implications:

• Modifying your robots.txt file can affect how search engines crawl and index your Blogger content.
• Ensure your code is accurate and aligns with your SEO goals.
• Use online tools or resources to validate your robots.txt code before implementing it.

After enabling the toggle button >> Click on “Custom robots.txt” 

Add this simple piece of code to “Custom robots.txt” and Click “Save”

User-agent: *
Allow: /
Sitemap: http://<subdomain_name>.<domain_name>.<tld>/sitemap.xml

 

Example:

User-agent: *
Allow: /
Sitemap: http://www.example.com/sitemap.xml

Additional points:

• Blogger also offers default robots.txt settings. You can choose to use these settings instead of your custom code.
• If you encounter any issues or have further questions, refer to the official Blogger Help Center or consult with an SEO expert.

Step 5: After enabling the toggle button of custom robots header tags >> Click on “Home Page tags” >> Enable “all” and “noodp” toggles and Click on “Save”

Step 6: Then, Click on “Archive and search page tags” >> Enable “noindex” and “noodp” toggles and Click on “Save”.Then, Click on  “Post and page tags” >> Enable “all” and “noodp” toggles and Click on “Save”:

Here are some helpful resources for understanding and creating robots.txt files:

• Google Search Console robots.txt tester: https://support.google.com/webmasters/answer/6062598?hl=en

Remember, proceed with caution when modifying your robots.txt file. If you're unsure, consult with an SEO professional for guidance.

I hope this clarifies the process! Let me know if you have any other questions.