Looking for code to test if bot.

[OldPete]

I understand that this should be easy to do, I've googled it, etc... but nothing.

I'm looking for a steer in the right direction on some code. I have a url that is generated via perl and I need to code to look one way if a regular user, and another way if it is a bot. (session_id if not bot, etc.)...

Doable?

Thanks,

Pete

[jatar_k]

Welcome to WebmasterWorld OldPete,

you could test against ip or user agent would be the first 2 things off the top of my head

[OldPete]

Ahhh... ok, that's a good hint. :)

I'll google "test user agent perl"...

Any other hints?

Thanks! :) Pete

[OldPete]

I think I'm on to it now!

:)

[webmasterworld.com...]

Just tell me I'm heading down the right path. :)

Pete

[jatar_k]

yep, that would work

[OldPete]

I love it when a plan comes together! :)

(Too much A-Team as a youth!) ;)

Pete

P.S. THANKS!