A crawl error occurs when a search engine’s crawler attempts to access a webpage but is unable to do so successfully, due to issues like a server error, a broken link, a DNS problem, or a blocked resource.
Crawl errors are reported directly in Google Search Console’s Coverage report, providing specific detail about the type and location of each error, helping prioritize which issues need immediate attention.
Persistent, unaddressed crawl errors can gradually reduce a search engine’s confidence in a site’s overall health, potentially leading to reduced crawl frequency and slower discovery of new or updated content.
Crawl error monitoring and resolution is a standard part of our Technical SEO service.