How BulletProof Security’s Auto Block Banned Search Engine Crawlers and the Exception Rules That Fixed Indexing Loss
Website security is a top priority for any site owner, particularly for those running WordPress installations. Among the many tools available to safeguard websites, BulletProof Security has proven to be a powerful all-in-one solution for securing WordPress sites. However, even the most robust security tools come with trade-offs. One of BulletProof Security’s features—auto-blocking suspicious crawlers—led to an unexpected side effect: legitimate search engine bots were being banned, causing critical indexing losses. Fortunately, implementing exception rules helped resolve the issue and restore search visibility. Read more