If your website isn’t showing up on Google the way it should, there’s a good chance the issue isn’t your content, keywords, or backlinks — it’s your crawlability.
Google can’t rank what it can’t crawl.
And the wild part? Most businesses never check this.
The good news: you can diagnose 80% of crawl problems in just 10 minutes, even if you’re not a technical SEO expert.
Let’s unpack this in a simple, business-friendly way — and make sure Google is actually seeing your website.
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Why Crawl Issues Matter More Than You Think
Crawl issues silently block your website from ranking even if:
- You publish high-quality content
- You hire SEO agencies
- You run ads
- You invest in design and development
If Google can’t crawl your pages, your growth will always be stuck.
At SquarezZix, we fix these issues through technical SEO audits and ongoing website maintenance, but here’s how you can quickly spot the problem.
Diagnose Crawl Issues in 10 Minutes (Beginner-Friendly)
1. Check If Your Website Is Indexed (30 seconds)
Open Google and type:
site:yourwebsite.com
✔ Google isn’t crawling regularly
✔ There may be technical blocks
✔ Your sitemap isn’t working
✔ Your website structure is weak
If this already looks bad, you likely need technical fixes — something we handle through our SEO Services in Dubai at SquareZix.
2. Check Google Search Console for Crawl Errors (2 minutes)
Inside Search Console, go to:
Indexing → Pages
Look for:
- “Not Found (404)”
- “Crawled — currently not indexed”
- “Blocked by robots.txt”
- “Discovered — currently not indexed”
- “Duplicate, Google chose different canonical”
Each one tells you exactly why Google isn’t crawling your pages.
If you don’t have Search Console installed (many don’t), you need it ASAP.
This is part of our website maintenance services, where we fix indexing and crawl issues before they become expensive problems.
3. Test Your Robots.txt File (1 minute)
Go to:
yourwebsite.com/robots.txt
If you see something like:
Disallow: /
Google is completely blocked from crawling your website.
Even small mistakes here can kill your rankings instantly.
We see this a lot on newly developed or migrated websites — which is why proper reviews through Web Development Services are essential.
4. Run a Live URL Test in Search Console (2 minutes)
Use “URL Inspection” to test any page.
This will show:
- When Google last crawled it
- Whether the URL is indexable
- If resources (images/scripts) are blocked
- Whether your canonical is correct
If Google hasn’t crawled your page in weeks or months, something is wrong.
Common reasons:
- Slow hosting
- Broken internal links
- Low-quality or thin pages
- No XML sitemap
- Too many technical errors
These are issues SquareZix fixes through full technical SEO optimization.
5. Check Website Speed (1 minute) — Because Slow = Not Crawled
Use PageSpeed Insights.
When your website loads slowly:
- Google reduces your crawl budget
- Googlebot stops crawling halfway
- Important pages get skipped
- Rankings drop
Slow websites also push users away — a lose-lose situation.
This is why a good website maintenance and speed optimization plan makes a huge difference.
6. Analyze Internal Linking (2 minutes)
Google uses internal links to discover pages.
If your important pages are buried deep or hard to reach, Google simply won’t crawl them.
Check:
- Does your homepage link to the main money pages?
- Does your blog link to relevant service pages?
- Do orphan pages exist?
At SquareZix, we clean all of this in our SEO and development workflows to ensure Google can crawl and rank every important page.
Why Crawl Problems Happen (Simple Explanation)
Most crawl issues come from:
- Poor website structure
- Slow servers
- Incorrect robots rules
- No sitemap
- Broken redirects
- Thin or duplicate content
- JavaScript-heavy pages
A modern website needs more than just “SEO keywords” — it needs technical care, ongoing updates, and a strong backend.
Want Google to Crawl and Rank Your Website Faster?
Crawlability is one of the foundation pillars of SEO — fixing it early can unlock huge improvements in:
✓ Rankings
✓ Organic traffic
✓ Leads
✓ Sales
✓ Brand visibility
If you want Google to notice your website again, Squarezix can help with:
- Technical SEO audits
- Monthly website maintenance services
- Performance optimization
- Full website restructuring
- SEO-ready web development
You can explore all services on our site or reach out for a quick audit.
FAQs: Diagnosing Crawl Issues
1. How do I know if Google has stopped crawling my website?
Check your “Last Crawl” date inside Google Search Console’s URL Inspection tool. If it hasn’t been crawled in weeks, you have crawl issues.
2. Why is Google crawling but not indexing my pages?
This happens due to:
- Thin content
- Slow loading pages
- Duplicate content
- Blocked resources
- Weak internal links
A technical audit usually reveals the cause.
3. Can crawl issues affect rankings even if my content is good?
Absolutely. If Google can’t reach or render your page properly, it won’t rank — regardless of how good the content is.
4. How often should I check crawl errors?
At least once a month — or weekly if your website is large.
SquareZix handles this as part of its website maintenance plans.
5. Who should fix crawl issues — my developer or SEO agency?
Most crawl issues require both.
That’s why SquareZix integrates SEO + development under one roof for faster fixes.
