WordPress Meets AI Crawlers: Strategies for Site Owners

Send us Fan MailWelcome back to Tech Brewed! In this episode, host Greg Doig dives into the fascinating world of AI crawlers and their evolving relationship with WordPress sites. Imagine the internet as a bustling city, and AI crawlers as the newest visitors exploring its streets—not just to index content for search engines, but to fuel AI-powered tools and large language models. Greg Doig breaks down the differences between traditional crawlers and these new AI bots, explains why WordPress sites are particularly attractive to them, and discusses the implications for site owners. You'll learn how to manage crawler access, keep sensitive parts of your site secure, and even benefit from increased visibility through AI-powered discovery. If you manage a WordPress site or are curious about the future of online search, this episode is packed with insights that will help you stay ahead of the curve.Support the showSubscribe to the weekly tech newsletter at https://gregdoig.com