PocketSEOTips tagged #crawling
All SEO tips related to "crawling" — curated from practitioners across the web.
Cloudflare AI Bot Policy Could Block Googlebot — Fix It Now
Cloudflare's AI bot block setting can accidentally block Googlebot and BingBot. Here's how to fix your AI bot policy before it wrecks your search rankings.
New site? Your HTML sitemap matters more than your XML one
New website with low authority? An HTML sitemap gets your pages crawled faster than an XML sitemap. Here's why and how to set one up correctly.
How Robots.txt Specificity Rules Work in Technical SEO
Learn how robots.txt specificity rules work in technical SEO. Understand why specific directives override general ones and avoid common crawling mistakes.
Test if LLMs can see your website content (JavaScript dependency check)
Test if LLMs and AI search engines can see your website content. Simple Chrome DevTools method to check JavaScript dependency and fix missing content.
Stop Blocking Your Best Backlinks: The Robots.txt Parameter Audit
Audit your robots.txt to find accidentally blocked backlinks. Use Ahrefs filters to discover valuable external links you're blocking with parameter rules.
H1, H2, H3 Tag SEO: What Actually Impacts Rankings
Learn how H1, H2, H3 heading tags actually impact SEO rankings. Discover common heading mistakes that hurt crawling and proven structure tips that help.
Add RSS Feed Links to Your Footer for Faster Indexing
Add RSS feed links to your site footer for faster content indexing. Simple trick that helps search crawlers discover new posts within hours of publishing.
How to Avoid SEO Rankings Drop During Website Migrations
Avoid SEO rankings drops during website migrations with this essential checklist. Learn how to properly redirect URLs and preserve traffic during redesigns.
Free Technical SEO Audit in 30 Minutes with Screaming Frog
Use Screaming Frog's free crawler to find technical SEO issues in 30 minutes. Complete guide to running your first technical audit and prioritizing fixes.