🕷️ Crawler Inspector

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Direct Parameter Lookup

Raw Queries and Responses

1. Shard Calculation

Query:

Response:

Calculated Shard: 71 (from laksa024)

2. Crawled Status Check

Query:

curl -X POST \
  'http://laksa071.int.ahrefs:8124/' \
  -H 'Content-Type: text/plain' \
  -H 'X-ClickHouse-Database: crawler3' \
  -H 'Authorization: Basic YXBpOg==' \
  -d 'SELECT getAhrefsURLFromUnparsed(src_unparsed) AS found_url, ifNull(toUnixTimestamp(download_stamp), 0) AS crawl_time, ifNull(toUnixTimestamp(props_url_first_seen), 0) AS first_indexed_time, download_http_code AS http_code, src_unparsed AS src_unparsed, src_root_hash AS src_root_hash, history_drop_reason AS history_drop_reason, meta_title AS meta_title, meta_descriptions AS meta_descriptions, attrs_boilerpipe_text AS attrs_boilerpipe_text, attrs_markdown AS attrs_markdown, attrs_readable_markdown AS attrs_readable_markdown, meta_canonical AS meta_canonical FROM crawler3.page_info_local FINAL PREWHERE (src_root_hash, src_unparsed) IN ((getAhrefsRootHashFromUnparsed(getAhrefsUnparsedNoserviceFromURL(\'https://www.citationmachine.net/apa/cite-a-website\')), getAhrefsUnparsedNoserviceFromURL(\'https://www.citationmachine.net/apa/cite-a-website\'))) FORMAT JSONEachRow'

Response:

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Enter the website’s URL into the search box above. You’ll get a list of results, so you can identify and choose the correct source you want to cite. It’s that easy to begin!\nIf you’re wondering how to cite a website in APA, use the structure below.\nStructure:\nAuthor Last Name, First initial. (Year, Month Date Published).\nTitle of web page\n. Name of Website. URL\nExample of an APA format website:\nAusterlitz, S. (2015, March 3).\nHow long can a spinoff like ‘Better Call Saul’ last?\nFiveThirtyEight.\nhttp:\/\/fivethirtyeight.com\/features\/how-long-can-a-spinoff-like-better-call-saul-last\/\nKeep in mind that not all information found on a website follows the structure above. Only use the Website format above if your online source does not fit another source category. For example, if you’re looking at a video on YouTube, refer to the ‘YouTube Video’ section. If you’re citing a newspaper article found online, refer to ‘Newspapers Found Online’ section. 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That’s why Chegg has\n[Images attached] [Status update]. Facebook.\nhttps:\/\/www.facebook.com\/LifeAtChegg\/posts\/1076718522691591\nTwitter posts:\nStructure:\nAccount holder’s Last name, F. M. [Twitter Handle]. (Year, Month Day of Post).\nUp to the first 20 words of tweet\n[source type if attached] [Tweet]. Twitter. URL\nSource type examples: [Video attached], [Image attached], [Poll attached]\nExample:\nEdelman, J. [Edelman11]. (2018, April 26).\nNine years ago today my life changed forever. New England took a chance on a long shot and I’ve worked\n[Video attached] [Tweet]. Twitter.\nhttps:\/\/twitter.com\/Edelman11\/status\/989652345922473985\nInstagram posts:\nAPA citation format:\nAccount holder’s Last name, F. M. [@Instagram handle]. (Year, Month Day).\nUp to the first 20 words of caption\n[Photograph(s) and\/or Video(s)]. Instagram. URL\nExample:\nPortman, N. [@natalieportman]. 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Instagram.\nhttps:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/BsRD-FBB8HI\/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link\nIf this guide hasn’t helped solve all of your referencing questions, or if you’re still feeling the need to type “how to cite a website APA” into Google, then check out our APA citation generator on CitationMachine.com, which can build your references for you!\nFeatured links:\nAPA Citation Generator\n | \nWebsite\n  |\nBooks\n|\nJournal Articles\n|\nYouTube\n|\nImages\n|\nMovies\n|\nInterview\n|\nPDF","attrs_markdown":"- [Citations](https:\/\/www.citationmachine.net\/apa\/)\n- [Plagiarism and grammar](https:\/\/www.citationmachine.net\/grammar-and-plagiarism\/)\n- [Writing Assistant](https:\/\/www.citationmachine.net\/writing-assistant)\n- [Upgrade](https:\/\/www.citationmachine.net\/upgrade)\n- [Citation guides](https:\/\/www.citationmachine.net\/resources\/)\n- [Support](https:\/\/www.chegg.com\/contactus\/citationmachinesupport\/?Website=External)\n\n[![Citation Machine, a Chegg 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(Year, Month Date Published). *Title of web page*. Name of Website. URL\n\n**Example of an APA format website:**\n\nAusterlitz, S. (2015, March 3). *How long can a spinoff like ‘Better Call Saul’ last?* FiveThirtyEight. <http:\/\/fivethirtyeight.com\/features\/how-long-can-a-spinoff-like-better-call-saul-last\/>\n\nKeep in mind that not all information found on a website follows the structure above. Only use the Website format above if your online source does not fit another source category. For example, if you’re looking at a video on YouTube, refer to the ‘YouTube Video’ section. If you’re citing a newspaper article found online, refer to ‘Newspapers Found Online’ section. Again, an APA website citation is strictly for web pages that do not fit better with one of the other categories on this page.\n\n## Social media:\nWhen adding the text of a post, keep the original capitalization, spelling, hashtags, emojis (if possible), and links within the text.\n\n### Facebook posts:\n**Structure:** Facebook user’s Last name, F. M. (Year, Monday Day of Post). *Up to the first 20 words of Facebook post* \\[Source type if attached\\] \\[Post type\\]. Facebook. URL\n\nSource type examples: \\[Video attached\\], \\[Image attached\\]\n\nPost type examples: \\[Status update\\], \\[Video\\], \\[Image\\], \\[Infographic\\]\n\n**Examples:**\n\nGomez, S. (2020, February 4). *Guys, I’ve been working on this special project for two years and can officially say Rare Beauty is launching in* \\[Video\\]. Facebook. <https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/Selena\/videos\/1340031502835436\/>\n\nLife at Chegg. (2020, February 7) *It breaks our heart that 50% of college students right here in Silicon Valley are hungry. That’s why Chegg has* \\[Images attached\\] \\[Status update\\]. Facebook. <https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/LifeAtChegg\/posts\/1076718522691591>\n\n### Twitter posts:\n**Structure:** Account holder’s Last name, F. M. \\[Twitter Handle\\]. (Year, Month Day of Post). *Up to the first 20 words of tweet* \\[source type if attached\\] \\[Tweet\\]. Twitter. URL\n\nSource type examples: \\[Video attached\\], \\[Image attached\\], \\[Poll attached\\]\n\n**Example:** Edelman, J. \\[Edelman11\\]. (2018, April 26). *Nine years ago today my life changed forever. New England took a chance on a long shot and I’ve worked* \\[Video attached\\] \\[Tweet\\]. Twitter. <https:\/\/twitter.com\/Edelman11\/status\/989652345922473985>\n\n### Instagram posts:\n**APA citation format:** Account holder’s Last name, F. M. \\[@Instagram handle\\]. (Year, Month Day). *Up to the first 20 words of caption* \\[Photograph(s) and\/or Video(s)\\]. Instagram. URL\n\n**Example:** Portman, N. \\[@natalieportman\\]. (2019, January 5). *Many of my best experiences last year were getting to listen to and learn from so many incredible people through* \\[Videos\\]. 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Spam/ban	PASS	`fh_dont_index != 1 AND ml_spam_score = 0`	ml_spam_score=0
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First Indexed	2016-02-15 14:55:08 (10 years ago)
HTTP Status Code	200
Meta Title	Citing a Website in APA \| Citation Machine
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Readable Markdown	Once you’ve identified a credible website to use, create a citation and begin building your reference list. Citation Machine citing tools can help you create references for online news articles, government websites, blogs, and many other website! Keeping track of sources as you research and write can help you stay organized and ethical. If you end up not using a source, you can easily delete it from your bibliography. Ready to create a citation? Enter the website’s URL into the search box above. You’ll get a list of results, so you can identify and choose the correct source you want to cite. It’s that easy to begin\! If you’re wondering how to cite a website in APA, use the structure below. Structure: Author Last Name, First initial. (Year, Month Date Published). Title of web page. Name of Website. URL Example of an APA format website: Austerlitz, S. (2015, March 3). How long can a spinoff like ‘Better Call Saul’ last? FiveThirtyEight. <http://fivethirtyeight.com/features/how-long-can-a-spinoff-like-better-call-saul-last/> Keep in mind that not all information found on a website follows the structure above. Only use the Website format above if your online source does not fit another source category. For example, if you’re looking at a video on YouTube, refer to the ‘YouTube Video’ section. If you’re citing a newspaper article found online, refer to ‘Newspapers Found Online’ section. Again, an APA website citation is strictly for web pages that do not fit better with one of the other categories on this page. When adding the text of a post, keep the original capitalization, spelling, hashtags, emojis (if possible), and links within the text. ### Facebook posts: Structure: Facebook user’s Last name, F. M. (Year, Monday Day of Post). Up to the first 20 words of Facebook post \[Source type if attached\] \[Post type\]. Facebook. URL Source type examples: \[Video attached\], \[Image attached\] Post type examples: \[Status update\], \[Video\], \[Image\], \[Infographic\] Examples: Gomez, S. (2020, February 4). Guys, I’ve been working on this special project for two years and can officially say Rare Beauty is launching in \[Video\]. Facebook. <https://www.facebook.com/Selena/videos/1340031502835436/> Life at Chegg. (2020, February 7) It breaks our heart that 50% of college students right here in Silicon Valley are hungry. That’s why Chegg has \[Images attached\] \[Status update\]. Facebook. <https://www.facebook.com/LifeAtChegg/posts/1076718522691591> ### Twitter posts: Structure: Account holder’s Last name, F. M. \[Twitter Handle\]. (Year, Month Day of Post). Up to the first 20 words of tweet \[source type if attached\] \[Tweet\]. Twitter. URL Source type examples: \[Video attached\], \[Image attached\], \[Poll attached\] Example: Edelman, J. \[Edelman11\]. (2018, April 26). Nine years ago today my life changed forever. New England took a chance on a long shot and I’ve worked \[Video attached\] \[Tweet\]. Twitter. <https://twitter.com/Edelman11/status/989652345922473985> ### Instagram posts: APA citation format: Account holder’s Last name, F. M. \[@Instagram handle\]. (Year, Month Day). Up to the first 20 words of caption \[Photograph(s) and/or Video(s)\]. Instagram. URL Example: Portman, N. \[@natalieportman\]. (2019, January 5). Many of my best experiences last year were getting to listen to and learn from so many incredible people through \[Videos\]. Instagram. <https://www.instagram.com/p/BsRD-FBB8HI/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link> If this guide hasn’t helped solve all of your referencing questions, or if you’re still feeling the need to type “how to cite a website APA” into Google, then check out our APA citation generator on CitationMachine.com, which can build your references for you\! ## Featured links: [APA Citation Generator](https://www.citationmachine.net/apa) \\| [Website](https://www.citationmachine.net/apa/cite-a-website) \\| [Books](https://www.citationmachine.net/apa/cite-a-book) \\| [Journal Articles](https://www.citationmachine.net/apa/cite-a-journal) \\| [YouTube](https://www.citationmachine.net/apa/cite-a-film) \\| [Images](https://www.citationmachine.net/apa/cite-a-image) \\| [Movies](https://www.citationmachine.net/apa/cite-a-film) \\| [Interview](https://www.citationmachine.net/apa/cite-a-interview) \\| [PDF](https://www.citationmachine.net/apa/cite-a-digital)
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