# robots.txt for paintpages.co.il
# This configuration balances SEO control with openness to both search engines and AI crawlers.
# It blocks WordPress system paths, duplicate print pages and query‑parameter pages while allowing 
# important assets and uploads. It explicitly invites AI bots.

User-agent: *
# Block sensitive WordPress directories
Disallow: /wp-admin/
Disallow: /wp-includes/
Disallow: /wp-content/plugins/
Disallow: /xmlrpc.php

# Block duplicate print pages and parameterized URLs (e.g., search results, dynamic game pages)
Disallow: /print/
Disallow: /*?
Disallow: /?s=

# Allow AJAX and asset files needed for proper rendering
Allow: /wp-admin/admin-ajax.php
Allow: /*.css$
Allow: /*.js$
Allow: /wp-content/uploads/

# Provide sitemap for faster indexing of valid pages
Sitemap: https://paintpages.co.il/sitemap.xml

# Explicit permissions for AI crawlers
User-agent: GPTBot
Allow: /

User-agent: ChatGPT-User
Allow: /

User-agent: ClaudeBot
Allow: /

# Reinforce default permission for Googlebot
User-agent: Googlebot
Allow: /