Technical Definition
Log file analysis examines server access logs to understand how search engine crawlers interact with your site. Reveals actual Googlebot behavior: which URLs are crawled, crawl frequency, status codes returned, and crawl budget allocation. Essential for large sites to identify crawl waste, orphan pages, and crawl traps. Tools: Screaming Frog Log Analyzer, Semrush Log File Analyzer, custom scripts.
Simple Explanation (ELI13)
Log file analysis means looking at your server's records of every visit, including visits from Google's crawler. It shows you exactly which pages Google is visiting, how often, and whether it's finding errors. This is the only way to see real crawler behavior, not just what tools guess is happening.
Related Terms
Crawl Budget, Googlebot, Server Logs, Crawling
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