How can I identify and fix crawl errors?
Identifying crawl errors is a crucial step in Technical SEO. Here’s how to proceed:
- Detect errors:
- Use Google Search Console: Check the “Crawl stats” or “Coverage” section for crawl errors.
- Tools like Screaming Frog can help perform a complete website audit.
- Common error types and fixes:
- 404 Errors: Set up 301 redirects for non-existent pages.
- Server errors (5xx): Check server settings and optimize resources.
- Robots.txt blocks: Review the file to ensure essential pages are not blocked.
- Meta tag issues: Check for unjustified
noindex
ornofollow
tags on important pages.