What Is Crawl Frequency in SEO?
Use Cases
Track crawl frequency to measure how content updates influence Google’s indexing behavior.
Analyze crawl patterns to avoid overloading low-priority pages and improve crawl efficiency for high-value content.
Sudden drops in crawl frequency may flag server errors or broken site architecture.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What factors affect crawl frequency?
Key factors include website authority, update frequency, internal linking, page speed, and server reliability.
Can I control Google’s crawl frequency?
Yes, partly. You can influence it using tools like Google Search Console, robots.txt, and sitemaps.
Why did my crawl frequency drop suddenly?
It may be due to site downtime, slow performance, increased crawl errors, or low-value content updates.
Is higher crawl frequency always better?
It varies. Popular sites may be crawled daily, while smaller or static sites may be crawled weekly or less.
How often does Google typically crawl a site?
Google Search Console, server logs, crawl monitoring tools, and platforms like SpotRise offer insights.
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