Google has released a new episode of its popular "Search Off the Record" podcast, titled "Crawling smarter, not harder." This insightful discussion features Google's search experts John Mueller, Lizzi Sassman, and Gary Illyes, who delve into the intricacies of web crawling and its impact on search engine optimization.
Key Topics Covered
Crawl Frequency Misconceptions: The team addresses common misunderstandings about the relationship between how often a site is crawled and its perceived quality by search engines.
Modern Crawling Challenges: The experts explore the current difficulties faced by search engines when crawling the web, highlighting the evolving landscape of internet architecture and content delivery.
Efficient Crawling Strategies: The discussion focuses on potential methods for search engines to crawl more efficiently, balancing thoroughness with resource management.
Listen to the full podcast below.