Quick Reference
Element Code: IN-026
Issue: Internal pages are blocked by robots.txt
Impact: Blocked pages cannot be indexed or pass link equity efficiently
Fix: Evaluate if blocks are intentional; unblock if pages should be crawled
Detection: Screaming Frog, Google Search Console
What Is This Issue?
Internal pages blocked by robots.txt cannot be crawled. If these pages are linked from your site, you are creating internal links to uncrawlable destinations.
Why This Matters for Your Website
Blocking internal pages affects crawl efficiency and can create dead ends in your site structure for search engines.
How to Fix This Issue
- Audit blocked URLs: List all disallowed internal pages
- Evaluate each: Should it be blocked?
- Unblock or noindex: Use noindex instead of robots.txt for indexation control
Tools for Detection
- Screaming Frog: Shows blocked internal URLs
TL;DR (The Simple Version)
Some of your internal pages are blocked by robots.txt. Review if this is intentional. If you do not want them indexed, use noindex instead so Google can still crawl them.
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