Re: Turnin functions off for spiders - how much is too much?

On Thu, 19 Jun 2003 08:57:48 +0000 (UTC), "Martyn Fewtrell"
<mfewtrell (AT) networkclub (DOT) co.uk> wrote:

I suspect that Google spiders so many sites that they only actually look at
those sites that are brought to their attention either by automated
processes they have put in place or customer complaints.

In essence Google concerned are with returning quality search results to
their customers as this in turn drives their revenue stream. If you make
alteration to your web site to assist the correct indexing of the site you
are unlikely to create any issues. If you make alterations to your site in
an attempt to deceive the search results then this could be a different
matter. My guess is that they would be bothered by what you are trying to
do.

In other words, stay ethical and you'll probablky be ok (cue endless
discussion on what "ethical" means.....sigh....).

BB
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