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The crawl rate is re-evaluated daily by Google. It depends on two factors: crawl demand (which remains stable over time) and server capacity (assessed each day). 5XX errors, server speed, and access issues can quickly reduce crawl capacity.
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TL;DR
Google adjusts the crawl rate daily based on crawl demand and server capacity. A slow server or 5XX errors can diminish this rate. Make sure to maintain a high-performance server to optimize your crawl capacity.
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