Log File Analysis SEO to See How Google Crawls Your Site
Log file analysis for SEO reads the raw access logs from Apache, Nginx or Cloudflare to show exactly what Googlebot does on your site. Omeiro measures crawl frequency, finds crawl traps and 5xx errors, and ranks high-value commercial URLs that bots are ignoring.
What the report can look like
A short preview of how we group and rank what we find. Every name and number here is made up. Your report uses your own data.
example-shop.test
Issues by area
Checked
- Crawling
- Indexing
- Speed
- Mobile
- Structured data
- Titles & headings
- Internal links
- Duplicate content
Fix first
Blog section blocked in robots.txt
TechnicalHigh impactLow effort12 pages have no meta description
On-pageHigh impactLow effortProduct images over 1 MB slow phones down
TechnicalMedium impactLow effortTwo pages aim at the same search term
ContentMedium impactMedium effort
Sample only: a made-up site and made-up findings to show how issues are grouped and ranked. A report shows what to fix; it is not a promise of rankings or sales.
What you get with log file analysis SEO
Analyzing raw Apache, Nginx, and Cloudflare access logs to track Googlebot crawl behavior. Eliminating crawl traps, identifying 5xx server errors, and prioritizing high-value commercial URLs.
Basic Package
Log analysis of 30 days of logs (1 server), Googlebot crawl report; top 10 issues. 4-day delivery, 2 revisions.
Standard Package
90 days of logs, crawl traps, 5xx errors and wasted crawl mapped, prioritized fix list. 7-day delivery, 2 revisions.
Premium Package
6 months of CDN; origin logs, fixes applied (robots, redirects, sitemaps), 30-day re-check. 12-day delivery, 2 revisions.
Clear brief first
We confirm what you need before work starts, so the scope is clear on both sides.
Revisions listed
Each package shows its revision rounds. A round is one list of changes sent together.
Yours once paid
Copyright of the final work passes to you once the order is paid in full.
Ad spend and tool subscriptions are paid by you, straight to each platform. Results depend on many things outside anyone's control, so we report plainly on what was done.
How our log file analysis SEO works
Collect the logs
We agree the date range and receive exports from your server or CDN.
Filter real Googlebot
Fake bots are removed so the numbers reflect genuine crawling.
Find waste and errors
Crawl traps, error spikes and neglected revenue pages are identified.
Prioritise fixes
You get a ranked list, and on Premium the fixes are applied and re-checked.
Log file analysis SEO: what the logs show that crawlers cannot
Log file analysis seo answers questions a site crawler cannot: how often Googlebot returns to each section, which URLs it requests that you never linked, how many hits go to redirects and errors, and which revenue pages it rarely visits. Before ordering, ask your host or CDN how long they keep logs, because anything older than a few weeks may be gone. Tell us your server type and whether a CDN sits in front of it.
Raw logs need cleaning before they mean anything. User agents can be faked, so requests are verified, static assets are separated from pages and URLs are grouped by template. Only then do patterns appear, such as parameter URLs eating a large share of requests. Sound log file analysis seo ends with a ranked list that says what to fix first, and on Premium the robots, redirect and sitemap changes are applied and rechecked.
In short
- Delivery in 4 to 12 days, by package.
- Fixed price, shown before you order.
- Large ecommerce and publishing sites where new pages index slowly.
- Copyright yours after full payment.
Log File Analysis SEO: common questions
How much does log file analysis SEO cost?
Prices are fixed and shown by package on our Log File Analysis SEO pricing page, so you see the full price before you order. You can also ask for a custom quote.
How long does SEO log file analysis take?
Delivery depends on the package: Basic 4-day delivery; Standard 7-day delivery; Premium 12-day delivery.
What is included in the Basic Package?
The Basic Package includes: Log analysis of 30 days of logs (1 server), Googlebot crawl report; top 10 issues. Higher packages add more scope, revisions and support.
Can I get a custom server log analysis package?
Yes. If none of the packages fits, use the custom package form on our pricing page to describe what you need, and our team sends you a fixed price.
Where do I find my logs?
Your host or CDN dashboard usually offers exports. If not, we explain what to request.
Are logs a privacy risk?
They can contain IP addresses, so share them securely and we only use them for the analysis.
Do small sites need this?
Rarely. It pays off on sites with thousands of URLs.
How do you tell real Googlebot from fakes?
We verify against published IP ranges.
What is a log file in SEO?
It is a server record of every request made to your site, including those from search engine bots. It shows what crawlers actually fetched, not what they were expected to fetch.
Who owns the final work?
Copyright of the final work passes to you once the order is paid in full. Paid fonts, stock files or licences, if used, are licensed in your name.
Ready to start your log file analysis SEO?
Compare the packages and pick the one that fits. Not sure which? Write to us and we will help you choose.