Log File Analysis

Experience the joy of true SEO mastery with our log file analysis service. This often-overlooked technique unveils critical insights missed by many. Transform your SEO strategy and get ahead of the competition with hidden gems only our experts can reveal. Get ready to elevate your site's performance and visibility to new heights.

What is log file analysis?

Log file analysis was once a cornerstone of site interaction tracking, and of SEO more broadly. It is now a treasure trove, often left untouched due to its technical demands.

Every visit to your site leaves a trail in the form of a log file, capturing details like timestamp, IP of the requesting server, URL requested, status codes, and more. This rich data resource, also known as an 'event log,' can provide a wealth of information for analysis, revealing the intricate relationship between search engine bot activities, page performance, status errors, uncrawled content, and overall site performance.

What can log file analysis do for your business?

Log file analysis contributes to enhanced website visibility, and can form an integral part of your brand’s SEO toolkit. As a less universally practiced technique, routine log file analysis can also help position your brand ahead of competitors, ensuring you catch issues others might miss.

Our log file analysis service

We’ve helped brands to cross oceans, span continents and, importantly, make a lot of money while they did it. With a holistic approach to internationalization, our experts provide value at every step.

Backed by 15+ days of raw, unfiltered data from your domain's active servers, our service combines manual, spreadsheet, and software analysis to create a clear picture of your site's performance. We:

Identify crawlable pages and optimize crawl budget for large e-commerce sites.
Uncover response codes from search engine spiders to spot content and structure issues.
Detect crawl problems indicating site-wide issues like hierarchy or internal linking.
Determine which site sections are prioritized by search engines to guide strategic efforts.

SaaS tools offer great insights (we use them a lot), but they don't cover everything. Log file analysis is the perfect addition to a solid SEO strategy.

Our log file analysis legends

Our amazing team goes beyond the surface, helping clients succeed by marrying research, analysis, and implementation even at this fundamental level.

Kerry Mullin Director of Organic Search

Jake Pittman Technical SEO Manager

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