Indexation Analysis
The process of evaluating how search engines crawl and index website pages to identify and resolve indexing issues
Detailed Explanation
Indexation analysis involves examining how search engines discover, crawl, and index website pages. This process helps identify technical issues that may prevent proper indexing, ensures important pages are indexed, and helps optimize crawl budget. It includes analyzing robots.txt, XML sitemaps, and indexing directives.
Key Components
Crawl Status
How search engines access pages
Index Coverage
Which pages are in search index
Technical Barriers
Issues preventing proper indexing
Optimization
Improving indexation efficiency
Best Practices
- Regular index monitoring
- Clear indexing directives
- Optimize crawl budget
- Maintain clean site structure
- Address technical issues
Common Challenges
Scale Management
Handling large site indexing
Technical Issues
Resolving indexing problems
Resource Allocation
Managing crawl budget
Implementation Guide
1
Status Check
Review current indexation
2
Issue Identification
Find indexing problems
3
Strategy Development
Plan indexation improvements
4
Implementation
Execute optimization plans
5
Monitoring
Track indexation changes
Tools and Features
Ahrefs
Key Features
- Site Audit
- Site Explorer
- Index Explorer
Indexation Status
Track indexed pages
Technical Issues
Identify indexing problems