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This page addresses how pagent.ai handles SEO concerns based on Google’s guidelines for website testing. pagent.ai treats search engine bots the same as any other visitor, which is exactly what Google recommends for A/B testing tools.

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How does pagent.ai handle search engine bots?

pagent.ai does not use bot detection or cloaking. Googlebot and other crawlers participate in tests like any other visitor. The SDK uses deterministic variation assignment, so bots see the same variation for up to 24 hours.

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Does pagent.ai use redirects?

No. pagent.ai uses client-side JavaScript to modify page elements on the same URL. There are no redirect chains, no alternate URLs, and no canonical URL management required.

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Is pagent.ai considered cloaking?

No. Cloaking means showing different content to search engines than to users. Since pagent.ai treats bots the same as regular visitors, there is no cloaking.

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Does pagent.ai modify meta tags or structured data?

No. pagent.ai only modifies visible page elements (text, buttons, images, layout). It does not touch meta descriptions, title tags, structured data, or robots directives.

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How long should I run experiments?

pagent.ai enforces a default maximum experiment duration of 3 weeks. The platform provides statistical significance indicators to help you determine when you have enough data to make a decision.

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Do test variations affect search rankings?

Variations can slightly affect search rankings if Google indexes them during testing. This is expected and in line with Google’s guidelines—Google will re-index your updates quickly after the experiment concludes.