How to fix: Pages couldn’t be crawled (DNS resolution issues)

Updated on December 9th, 2024 at 05:53 pm

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Issue: DNS resolution errors happen when the crawler can’t find your website’s hostname, making your pages inaccessible to search engines.

Fix: Contact your web hosting provider and ask them to check and fix the DNS settings for your site.

How to Fix for Beginners

  1. Verify Your Domain: Make sure your domain name is active and correctly pointed to your hosting server.
    • Example: If your domain is “example.com,” check that it’s connected to the right IP address.
  2. Test Your Site: Use tools like “DNS Checker” to see if your website resolves correctly around the world.
    • Example: Enter your domain to confirm it shows the correct IP address everywhere.
  3. Contact Support: If issues persist, contact your hosting provider and explain the problem. Mention that search engines can’t crawl your site due to DNS resolution issues.
    • Example: “Search engines report DNS resolution errors for my site. Can you check my DNS settings?”
  4. Monitor After Fixing: Once the hosting provider resolves the issue, test your site again to confirm it’s accessible.

Tip: A properly set up DNS ensures your site is always reachable by users and search engines.