What is the info.txt File About?

The info.txt file was used with Alexa (Alexa.com). Essentially another way to keep your site info updated on Alexa.com. Alexa.com has since changed how they update the websites, so the info.txt file is no longer needed. If you want to update/add your listing, all you have to do is go to http://www.alexa.com/siteowners, type in your url, and then you will have the option to download a file or add a meta tag..

Claiming your website is pretty simple, there are two options, you can opt to add a file (previously the info.txt file) to your website or a meta tag. Once this is done, then you can go ahead and edit your website listing.

Is the info.txt file really needed? Best thing to do is check your listing in Alexa.com. You can opt to submit changes via their site, or you can upload your info.txt file. It's not a must have for your website, but it would be good to make sure that your listing info is correct. Also, they use the NoFollow tag when linking to your website, so no link juice will pass on.

If you did have your listing verified before with the info.txt file,with Alexa  you may need to add your website to your profile again for making changes, but it should still have your old info from the info.txt file.

By Gerard Manning
Canadian Search Engine Marketing Company
Search Engine Marketing Agency :: Manning Search Marketing