How To Find & Fix Crawl Errors
Article 504 From the Complete Do It Yourself SEO Checklist For Small Business
Why It Matters: Crawl errors occur when search engines can’t access certain pages on your site. Fixing these errors ensures all your important pages are indexed and visible in search results.
How to Fix Crawl Errors:
- Check Google Search Console: Sign in to Google Search Console and go to the “Pages” section under the “Indexing” menu. Look for “Crawl Errors” or pages marked as “Excluded.”
- Identify Common Issues:
- 404 Errors: Fix broken links by redirecting them to a relevant page.
- Blocked Pages: Ensure your robots.txt file or meta tags aren’t unintentionally blocking important pages.
- Fix Broken Links: Use tools like Broken Link Checker to find and repair broken links on your site.
Tip: Regularly monitor crawl errors (monthly or quarterly) to address issues promptly.
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