Crawl Errors
Definition
Crawl Errors occur when Google's bots encounter problems while trying to access and crawl pages on your website. These errors can prevent pages from being properly indexed and appearing in search results.
Common types of crawl errors include server errors (5xx), not found errors (404), and access denied errors (403). Google Search Console reports these issues, allowing webmasters to identify and fix problems that could be hindering their site's search performance. Addressing crawl errors promptly is crucial for maintaining good crawlability and ensuring all your important pages are accessible to search engines.
Related Terms
Crawling
Crawling is the process by which search engines discover and scan web pages, collecting information to index and rank content.
Indexing
Indexing is the process by which search engines add your web pages to their database, making them eligible to appear in search results.
Technical SEO
Technical SEO refers to the process of optimizing a website's infrastructure to improve its ability to be crawled, indexed, and ranked by search engines.