In the ever-evolving digital landscape, bots make up a significant portion of website traffic. Some bots are essential for internet functionality, while others are malicious and harmful.
For businesses, the challenge lies in differentiating good bots from bad bots — so that beneficial bots can operate freely, while malicious bots are blocked or mitigated.
🔍 What Are Bots?
Bots (short for robots) are automated software programs that perform repetitive tasks on the internet. They can:
Crawl and index web content.
Monitor system performance.
Engage with users through chat interfaces.
Or, on the dark side — scrape, spam, exploit, and attack.
✅ Good Bots – The Helpers
Good bots add value to the internet ecosystem. They are typically authorized and beneficial for website owners.
Example: When Googlebot crawls your site, it helps your content appear in search results, driving organic traffic.
❌ Bad Bots – The Intruders
Bad bots are designed for malicious or unauthorized activities. They often mimic human behavior (e.g., random mouse movement, fake headers) to bypass security measures.
Example: A scraper bot might continuously extract product pricing from your e-commerce site, allowing competitors to undercut your business.
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Written by: Megha SD
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