How to block robots without robots.txt?

@jaycee_rowe 

If you want to block robots without using a robots.txt file, there are a few alternative methods you can consider:

1. Meta Tags: Add a meta tag with the "noindex" attribute to the HTML header of each page you want to block. This will instruct search engines not to index or follow the page. For example:
2. Password Protection: Protect your website or specific pages with a password, so only authorized users can access the content. This can be done through your website hosting provider, content management system, or by implementing user authentication and access controls.
3. HTTP Header: Use the "X-Robots-Tag" HTTP header to instruct search engines not to index or follow specific pages. You can set this header in your server configuration or by using server-side scripting. For example: X-Robots-Tag: noindex, nofollow
4. Disallow in Robots Meta Tags: Use the "disallow" parameter in robots meta tags to block search engines from indexing specific pages. This is similar to using robots.txt, but the tags are placed directly in the HTML of each page.

It's worth noting that while these methods can discourage search engines from indexing your content, they may not completely block all robots or prevent access by determined individuals. To have more control over how your website is accessed and indexed, it's generally recommended to use robots.txt in conjunction with other methods.