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How to Fix Crawl Errors in Google Search Console
SiteGrip Editorial
April 18, 202612 min readExecutive Summary
Core Insights
- Crawl errors consume crawl budget and can lead to de-indexing if left unaddressed.
- 404 errors should be prioritized based on inbound link authority and historical traffic.
- 5xx server errors indicate infrastructure issues like database connection failures or resource limits.
- Redirect loops or chains exceeding 10 hops are common causes of crawl failures.
- DNS resolution errors are rare but critical, as they make the entire site invisible to search engines.
Crawl errors are Google's way of telling you it tried to visit a page on your site and failed. Left unfixed, they drain your crawl budget and suppress rankings.
The 4 Types of Crawl Errors
404 Not Found
Page deleted or moved without a redirect.
5xx Server Errors
Google was rejected by your hosting infrastructure.
Redirect Errors
Chains exceed 10 hops or contain a loop.
DNS Errors
Google couldn't resolve your domain name.
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