How to Diagnose Ranking Drops After Changing Your Site Architecture

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When a site architecture change is followed by a ranking drop, compare before and after crawl data to identify missing pages or new redirect chains. Check server logs for increased 404s or 5xx errors on previously indexed URLs. Look for changes in internal link distribution, as key pages may now receive less link equity. Use a search console tool to see if Google reclassified existing pages, such as treating product pages as thin content after restructuring.