Publisher Insider #131: Fix Your Google Indexing Woes!
Have you ever wondered why your meticulously crafted web pages play hide and seek with Google's search index? In a recent "Ask An SEO" column on Search Engine Journal, an inquisitive reader posed this very conundrum.
Here are a few things you need to check
Fix Your Website Structure
Missing links, incorrect sitemaps, and restrictive robots.txt directives can block Google from indexing your pages. A quick audit can reveal these gaps and get your site back on track.
Breadcrumbs & Internal Links Matter
Add breadcrumbs and internal links at the top of your pages to help users navigate easily. This also signals to search engines what your content is about.
Modify Robots.txt & Sitemaps
A faulty robots.txt or incorrect sitemap can silently block your pages from search results. Ensure they are correctly set up to improve indexing.
There is more to indexing than just content. Learn more on how you can get your pages indexed in this article.
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