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Bots now comprise 35% of web traffic, posing a challenge for site owners

A significant portion of web traffic, estimated at 35%, now consists of bots that exhibit little patience. These bots visit websites immediately after a product-related question is posed, quickly extracting information before leaving. A guide is available to help navigate this challenge. AI

IMPACT Increased bot traffic may necessitate new strategies for website analytics and user engagement.

RANK_REASON The item discusses a trend in web traffic composition and its implications, rather than a specific event or release.

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Bots now comprise 35% of web traffic, posing a challenge for site owners

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  1. Mastodon — mastodon.social TIER_1 English(EN) · Codemancers ·

    35% ok the web traffic is now bots, and they have zero patience. They visit your site the moment someone asks a question about your product. And they just grab

    35% ok the web traffic is now bots, and they have zero patience. They visit your site the moment someone asks a question about your product. And they just grab and go. Here's a full guide on how to survive this apocalypse👇 https://www. codemancers.com/blog/what-is-l lms-txt?utm_s…