The service outlined involves the management of web crawling behavior through the use of specific directives. This is particularly important for webmasters and site owners who want to control how search engines and crawlers interact with their sites.
The service uses the User-agent directive to specify which web crawlers (or bots) the rules apply to. In this case, the asterisk (*) symbolizes that the instructions are meant for all web crawlers universally.
A crucial part of this service is the Crawl-delay directive, set to 30 seconds. This instructs crawlers to wait for 30 seconds between each request to the server. Implementing a crawl-delay helps to manage server load, ensuring that the site's performance remains optimal even during extensive crawling.
By setting a crawl-delay of 30 seconds for all user-agents, this service provides an effective method for webmasters to regulate how search engines interact with their websites. This control can significantly enhance server performance and overall website user experience, ensuring that necessary data is accessible without sacrificing site integrity.