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December 09, 2025•2 min read

SOP for Monitoring and Validating Crawl Stats and Indexing Reports

Objective

This SOP outlines the steps to monitor crawl stats, validate indexing reports, and manage sitemap accessibility to ensure optimal website performance and search engine indexing.

Key Steps

1. Monitor Crawl Stats 0:00

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  • Keep an eye on the crawl stats to identify any potential impacts.

  • Note that crawl stats are not currently available.

2. Review Indexing Report 0:22

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  • Check the indexing report for any URLs that are not indexed.

  • Investigate server logs from the 16th onward for specific URLs to identify access issues.

3. Analyze Server Logs 0:31

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  • Look for error codes and access attempts in the server logs.

  • Identify reasons for indexing failures based on log data.

4. Test URLs for Accessibility 1:15

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  • Test URLs to confirm they are accessible and can be requested for indexing.

  • Ensure that URLs return a 200 status or appropriate redirects (301).

5. Investigate 403 Errors 2:05

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  • Identify causes of any 403 errors reported.

  • Check for variations in URL formats that may lead to errors.

6. Validate Sitemap Accessibility 3:15

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  • Review the sitemap index URL to ensure it returns a valid XML file.

  • If the sitemap index is not being used, remove it or ensure it returns a 404.

7. Update robots.txt 4:24

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  • Include sitemap index access in the robots.txt file to guide search engines.

  • Ensure that the sitemap references are correct and accessible.

8. Monitor Subdomain Access 5:06

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  • Check the accessibility of the WP.myFFL subdomain and its implications for indexing.

  • Confirm intentions regarding the accessibility of this subdomain.

Cautionary Notes

  • Ensure that any changes made to the sitemap or robots.txt do not negatively impact search engine indexing.

  • Regularly monitor crawl stats and indexing reports to catch issues early.

Tips for Efficiency

  • Schedule regular checks of crawl stats and indexing reports to stay ahead of potential issues.

  • Use automated tools for monitoring server logs to streamline the identification of errors.

Link to Loom

https://loom.com/share/81d493fbcdab460a98ef003a4c85d2ae

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