How to Crawl a Website in Screaming Frog
- George Apostolov
How to Crawl a Website in Screaming Frog: step-by-step guide
Open Screaming Frog once installed.
In the top bar, locate the 'Mode' selector and make sure it's set to 'Spider' mode for website crawling.
Enter the URL you want to crawl in the field at the top of the window. Make sure to include the full address (e.g., https://example.com).
Click the big green 'Start' button to begin the crawl.
Once the crawl is complete, you can navigate through different tabs to analyze various aspects of your site - URLs, titles, headers, etc.
To save your results, go to 'File' > 'Export' and choose your preferred format.
Quick answer: To crawl a website in Screaming Frog, open the app, set the mode to Spider, and enter the full URL in the top field. Click the green Start button to begin the crawl, analyze the results across different tabs once complete, and save your data by going to File and Export.
About this tutorial
Extract website data easily using the app by running a spider crawl, analyzing the results across various tabs, and exporting your final report. This guide shows how to crawl a Website in Screaming Frog in 6 steps, starting with "Open Screaming Frog once installed" and finishing with "To save your results, go to 'File' > 'Export' and choose your preferred format". The interactive demo above is a click-through copy of the real product interface, so you can rehearse each step before doing it in your own account.
Frequently asked questions
How many steps does it take to crawl a Website in Screaming Frog?
6 steps. Each one is listed in order above, and the demo highlights exactly where to click.
Can I try it without changing my own account?
Yes. Clicking through the demo doesn't touch your data or settings. Once you know the flow, repeat it in your own workspace.
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