Best SEO Checklist
ONE FOCUSED ACTION

Verify robots.txt and sitemap correctness in Yandex Webmaster.

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    Why this matters

    Properly configured robots.txt and sitemap files ensure Yandexbot can crawl and index important pages effectively.

    A STARTING-POINT EXAMPLE

    Hypothetical standard operating procedure

    Adapt this example to your site, access, tools, and change process. It is our suggested procedure, informed by the sources below.

    1. Fetch current robots.txt and sitemap files and review rules for disallow directives.
    2. Check that the sitemap is referenced correctly in robots.txt.
    3. Upload the sitemap to Yandex Webmaster and verify no errors.
    4. Ensure robots.txt doesn't block any important pages or resources.
    5. Revalidate periodically after site changes.

    Watch for

    Misconfiguration can block crawling or dilute crawling budget.

    Definition of done

    Yandex Webmaster confirms no crawl issues related to robots.txt or sitemap files.

    Sources & attribution

    1. Yandex Webmaster: Search engine optimization service ↗

    Original checklist wording and example SOP by Best SEO Checklist, using source-grounded AI assistance. Editorial contact: Ted Kubaitis, @tedkubaitis on Teams. Check current source guidance before implementation.