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Guests?
« on: May 06, 2007, 04:16:13 am »
Forum Url: http://http://paws.smfforfree2.com/in.smfforfree.com
Hi all  can anyone tell me why there is the same guest popping on and off my forum?

How can I stop guest getting on my forum? :o

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Re: Guests?
« Reply #1 on: May 06, 2007, 10:15:33 am »
Forum Url: http://http://paws.smfforfree2.com/in.smfforfree.com
Hi all  can anyone tell me why there is the same guest popping on and off my forum?

How can I stop guest getting on my forum? :o

Those are more than likely google bots and you dont want to ban those ips - they help bring new members to your forums. They follow the google ads that SMF has on your site.

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Re: Guests?
« Reply #2 on: May 06, 2007, 08:05:24 pm »
Also, to prevent them from seeing your topics and boards you can restrict who sees them on Admin>Membergroups>Permissions

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Re: Guests?
« Reply #3 on: May 06, 2007, 08:37:34 pm »
However you should note that the TOS states that guests must be able to view at least one board.

As well, the more you restrict these google guests the less than can index around your site. It's like taking a cookie from a kid...you can tease 'em with it...but if you take it all away there'll be nothing left for them to want.
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Re: Guests?
« Reply #4 on: May 08, 2007, 08:47:24 am »
Ok thank you for your Help:)

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Re: Guests?
« Reply #5 on: May 08, 2007, 02:02:01 pm »
No problem, I hope it's a bit clearer now :)
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