YisouSpider
Generally helpfulotherOperated by Alibaba Group
What is YisouSpider?
YisouSpider is a web crawler operated by Alibaba Group, primarily associated with the Yisou search engine. It indexes web content to improve search results and discoverability.
Why it visits websites
It visits sites to gather and update content for search engine indexing, ensuring relevant and fresh results are available to users. Its activity supports broader web search functionality.
Is YisouSpider good or bad for your site?
This crawler generally benefits websites by increasing their visibility in search results, driving organic traffic. It adheres to standard crawling practices, making it unlikely to harm site performance or user experience.
How to block YisouSpider
To block YisouSpider via robots.txt, add:
User-agent: YisouSpider
Disallow: /
To block via user-agent filtering, configure your server to reject requests containing the user-agent string 'YisouSpider'.
Example user-agent
YisouSpider
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