Quick Reference
Element Code: HT-006
Issue: Meta robots tag is placed outside the head section
Impact: Meta robots directive may be ignored by search engines
Fix: Move meta robots tag into the head section
Detection: Screaming Frog, HTML validation, View Source
What Is This Issue?
Meta tags must be placed in the head section of HTML documents. A meta robots tag in the body may be ignored by search engines, causing your indexing directives to fail.
Why This Matters for Your Website
Robots directives control whether pages are indexed. If they are ignored due to incorrect placement, you may have pages indexed that should not be, or vice versa.
How to Fix This Issue
- Locate the meta robots tag: Find it in your HTML source
- Move to head: Ensure it is between and
- Verify: Re-crawl and check placement
Tools for Detection
- Screaming Frog: Shows meta robots location issues
- HTML Validator: Flags misplaced meta tags
TL;DR (The Simple Version)
Your meta robots tag is in the wrong place. It needs to be inside the head section, not in the body. Move it and re-check.
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