crawler-governance

By Greg Nowak, 7 July, 2026

AI search is eating the click: measure the queries before rewriting pages

AI summaries are cutting into search clicks. Start with a practical dashboard that shows query risk, bot purpose, page value, and crawler policy.

AI crawler permissions now belong in a licensing register

AI crawler controls now affect search visibility, AI answers, model training, and licensing. A register keeps policy, evidence, and enforcement aligned.

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