Have You Heard of the Yahoo Slurp Spider?

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Discussion Overview

The thread revolves around participants' confusion and curiosity regarding the Yahoo Slurp Spider, a web-indexing robot used by Yahoo. Various participants express their thoughts and experiences related to the topic, with some seeking clarification on its function.

Discussion Character

  • Exploratory
  • Opinion-based
  • Anecdotal

Main Points Raised

  • One participant expresses confusion about what the Yahoo Slurp Spider is.
  • Another participant humorously relates the term to a personal experience from college.
  • Several participants share a detailed explanation of the Yahoo Slurp Spider's function as a web-indexing robot, noting its role in collecting documents for search indexing.
  • One participant requests a simpler explanation of the technical details provided.
  • Another participant mentions feeling overwhelmed by the information and expresses a desire for clarification.
  • One participant comments on the potential increase in spam they have experienced, linking it to the web-crawling activity.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Views differ significantly, with some participants expressing confusion and others providing technical explanations. No clear consensus emerges regarding the understanding of the Yahoo Slurp Spider.

Contextual Notes

The discussion reflects a mix of technical curiosity and personal anecdotes, highlighting varying levels of familiarity with web indexing and related technologies among participants.

Who May Find This Useful

Participants interested in web technologies or those seeking to understand the implications of web crawlers may find this discussion relevant.

rennea
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What the heck is a Yahoo Slurp Spider!! I have seen this today on here and I don't know what the heck it is!!
 
I dunno...reminds me of my college girlfriend.
 
Yahoo! Slurp is Yahoo!'s web-indexing robot. The Yahoo! Slurp crawler collects documents from the Web to build a searchable index for search services using the Yahoo! search engine. These documents are discovered and crawled because other web pages contain links directing to these documents.
As part of the crawling effort, the Yahoo! Slurp crawler will take robots.txt standards into account to ensure we do not crawl and index content from those pages whose content you do not want included in Yahoo! Search Technology. If a page is disallowed to be crawled by robots.txt standards, Yahoo! will not read or use the contents of that page. The URL of a protected page may be included in Yahoo! Search Technology as a "thin" document with no text content. Links and reference text from other public web pages provide identifiable information about a URL and may be indexed as part of web search coverage.

(From Yahoo)
 
I think I liked my answer better. :(
 
janetupnorth said:
Yahoo! Slurp is Yahoo!'s web-indexing robot. The Yahoo! Slurp crawler collects documents from the Web to build a searchable index for search services using the Yahoo! search engine. These documents are discovered and crawled because other web pages contain links directing to these documents.
As part of the crawling effort, the Yahoo! Slurp crawler will take robots.txt standards into account to ensure we do not crawl and index content from those pages whose content you do not want included in Yahoo! Search Technology. If a page is disallowed to be crawled by robots.txt standards, Yahoo! will not read or use the contents of that page. The URL of a protected page may be included in Yahoo! Search Technology as a "thin" document with no text content. Links and reference text from other public web pages provide identifiable information about a URL and may be indexed as part of web search coverage.

(From Yahoo)
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Ok - and can you translate that to English??? :P: :confused:
 
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The_Kitchen_Guy said:
I think I liked my answer better. :(
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Me too...but thank you Janet for the info:)
 
HUH? And where is this spider at?
 
Wow, my poor sleep deprived brain couldn't get past the first line... but I guess that what happens when you get up every three hours! Much easier to proccess kitchen guys answer, haha!
 
dannyzmom said:
Ok - and can you translate that to English??? :P: :confused:
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One more piece of software snooping around your stuff.
 
Ok, once again. What is a yahoo slurp spider??? Sorry Janet but you are way too smart and I am way to dumb. rofwmp. Your answer totally confused me.
 
It's a piece of software that crawls the web getting info about web pages for search engines. Nothing you need to worry about.
 
Stuff like this couldn't have anything to do with why the amount of spam I get daily has gone up about 200% in the last five weeks or so.
 

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Yahoo Slurp Spider?

The Yahoo Slurp Spider is a web crawler used by Yahoo to index web pages for its search engine. It helps gather data from websites to improve search results and provide users with relevant information.

How does the Yahoo Slurp Spider work?

The Yahoo Slurp Spider works by following links on web pages to discover new content. It reads the HTML of each page, collects information, and stores it in Yahoo's database for indexing purposes.

Why is the Yahoo Slurp Spider important for website owners?

The Yahoo Slurp Spider is important for website owners because it helps ensure their content is indexed and appears in Yahoo search results. Proper indexing can lead to increased visibility and traffic to their websites.

How can I optimize my website for the Yahoo Slurp Spider?

To optimize your website for the Yahoo Slurp Spider, ensure that your site is easily navigable, use relevant keywords in your content, create a sitemap, and avoid using excessive Flash or JavaScript that may hinder crawling.

What should I do if I notice the Yahoo Slurp Spider crawling my site?

If you notice the Yahoo Slurp Spider crawling your site, it's generally a good sign that your website is being indexed. However, if you have concerns about the frequency of crawling, you can adjust your robots.txt file to manage its access.

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