Search engine bots visit your pages to understand and index them.
Crawling Explained
Why Crawling Matters
Essential for search visibility.
Where You'll Come Across It
SEO tools and reports.
Practical Example
Googlebot scanning your pages.
Frequently Asked Questions
How often does Google crawl my website?
It depends on your site's size, update frequency, and authority. Popular sites that publish frequently are crawled more often. Smaller sites might be crawled every few days to weeks. A sitemap helps ensure new content is discovered quickly.
Can I see when Google last crawled my pages?
Yes. Google Search Console shows crawl statistics including when Googlebot last visited each page. The URL Inspection tool shows the exact date a specific page was last crawled.
Does slow page speed affect crawling?
Yes. If your site responds slowly, Google may reduce its crawl rate to avoid overloading your server. This means new and updated content takes longer to appear in search results. Fast hosting and optimised pages help.