Is it possible to prevent a site from analyzing my pages for competitive SEO?

Fragger · 08-21-2008, 11:53 PM

I wasn't really sure which forum to ask this in, but I figure you guys would know the most. I have a few websites that I have worked extremely hard on, put a lot of time into with content, building links, ect.... and have garnered the 1st spot in yahoo for three of these sites in the keywords I wanted. Since gaining these coveted #1 spots, I have noticed about 5-10 hits a day on these sites originating from two or three websites that analyze my pages for keyword placement, content, ect. I figure these are competitors trying to figure out what they need to do in order to get my spot. Now, is there any way that I can specifically block these sites from analyzing or accessing my domains? I really don't know a whole lot about scripting and/or programming.... Just html, css, and very basic php and xml. Any help would be appreciated.

nasaboy007 · 08-22-2008, 12:08 AM

try using the robots.txt file. i know if theyre competitors' bots, they may not adhere to those rules, but its always worth a shot. however, make sure you whitelist google and yahoo, definitely.

whitebark · 08-22-2008, 12:12 AM

If they can view it they can analyze it and you can't stop them unless you have content behind a registration/login system.

weblord · 08-22-2008, 12:16 AM

determine their ip, use ip deny manager.
but you have to check it from time to time to have all their ip's

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Fragger NamePros Regular Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 287	Is it possible to prevent a site from analyzing my pages for competitive SEO? I wasn't really sure which forum to ask this in, but I figure you guys would know the most. I have a few websites that I have worked extremely hard on, put a lot of time into with content, building links, ect.... and have garnered the 1st spot in yahoo for three of these sites in the keywords I wanted. Since gaining these coveted #1 spots, I have noticed about 5-10 hits a day on these sites originating from two or three websites that analyze my pages for keyword placement, content, ect. I figure these are competitors trying to figure out what they need to do in order to get my spot. Now, is there any way that I can specifically block these sites from analyzing or accessing my domains? I really don't know a whole lot about scripting and/or programming.... Just html, css, and very basic php and xml. Any help would be appreciated.

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nasaboy007 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: NJ Posts: 1,219	try using the robots.txt file. i know if theyre competitors' bots, they may not adhere to those rules, but its always worth a shot. however, make sure you whitelist google and yahoo, definitely. __________________ Hacksar.com - Your source for random computer tips and tricks! MySiteMemberships.com - Keep track of your site registration information! Like my post? Rep is appreciated!

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