Crawlability

AI crawlers (GPTBot, ClaudeBot) prioritize content quality and freshness over sheer volume. They're sensitive to load times: slow sites get crawled less frequently. Unlike Googlebot which crawls comprehensively, AI crawlers may sample strategically. Ensure your most valuable, fresh content loads fast and is easily accessible. GEO platforms check AI-specific crawlability factors.

No, the opposite. Blocking AI crawlers makes you invisible in AI search while competitors gain visibility. Some publishers block crawlers to negotiate licensing deals, but for most businesses, AI visibility drives awareness and traffic. Only block if you have specific legal or strategic reasons. Default should be: allow AI crawlers.

Three immediate actions: 1) Check robots.txt isn't blocking AI crawlers (GPTBot, ClaudeBot, etc.), 2) Create/update XML sitemap with your best content, 3) Fix broken links and 404 errors. These technical fixes unlock crawler access. Then focus on content quality and freshness to maximize what crawlers find. GEO platforms provide crawlability audits with prioritized fixes.