♥altoid Posted April 6, 2010 Share Posted April 6, 2010 I googled this issue and the hits didn't come back with, for me at least, a definitive answer so I am asking here. My osC shop resides in my server's public_html folder. In that folder, top level resides the robots.txt file. Question: is the correct cirectory syntax for robots.txt in the public_html folder.... Disallow: /account.php or Disallow: /public_html/account.php Thanks Quote I am not a professional webmaster or PHP coder by background or training but I will try to help as best I can. I remember what it was like when I first started with osC. It can be overwhelming. However, I strongly recommend considering hiring a professional for extensive site modifications, site cleaning, etc. There are several good pros here on osCommerce. Look around, you'll figure out who they are. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
♥mdtaylorlrim Posted April 6, 2010 Share Posted April 6, 2010 I googled this issue and the hits didn't come back with, for me at least, a definitive answer so I am asking here. My osC shop resides in my server's public_html folder. In that folder, top level resides the robots.txt file. Question: is the correct cirectory syntax for robots.txt in the public_html folder.... Disallow: /account.php or Disallow: /public_html/account.php Thanks If you see /public_html/ in your browser address bar when you browse to your shop, then use it. Otherwise, don't. Quote Community Bootstrap Edition, Edge Avoid the most asked question. See How to Secure My Site and How do I...? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack_mcs Posted April 6, 2010 Share Posted April 6, 2010 My osC shop resides in my server's public_html folder. In that folder, top level resides the robots.txt file. Question: is the correct cirectory syntax for robots.txt in the public_html folder.... Disallow: /account.php or Disallow: /public_html/account.php The root folder is never listed in the robots file so Disallow: /account.php is correct. Quote Support Links: For Hire: Contact me for anything you need help with for your shop: upgrading, hosting, repairs, code written, etc. All of My Addons Get the latest versions of my addons Recommended SEO Addons Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
♥altoid Posted April 6, 2010 Author Share Posted April 6, 2010 If you see /public_html/ in your browser address bar when you browse to your shop, then use it. Otherwise, don't. It isn't so I won't use it. Thanks for responding. Quote I am not a professional webmaster or PHP coder by background or training but I will try to help as best I can. I remember what it was like when I first started with osC. It can be overwhelming. However, I strongly recommend considering hiring a professional for extensive site modifications, site cleaning, etc. There are several good pros here on osCommerce. Look around, you'll figure out who they are. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
♥altoid Posted April 6, 2010 Author Share Posted April 6, 2010 The root folder is never listed in the robots file so Disallow: /account.php is correct. Thanks for responding I had it with /public_html/ which probably explains why my pop up images are appearting in google webmaster tools as duplicate title and decription tags. I have now changed it. Quote I am not a professional webmaster or PHP coder by background or training but I will try to help as best I can. I remember what it was like when I first started with osC. It can be overwhelming. However, I strongly recommend considering hiring a professional for extensive site modifications, site cleaning, etc. There are several good pros here on osCommerce. Look around, you'll figure out who they are. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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