Internet - is a huge source of information. But, unfortunately, there is no index here. To find a particular web page, Google uses special programs called web crawlers. They check the content on the page and only then send the data to the search engine's server. However, users often face the problem that Google does not index a website. There can be different reasons for this.

Why Google does not index your website

If there is no information on the site, search engine crawlers ignore this page. Websites with little content also attract few bots. Therefore, even online stores should be filled with high-quality content, not just product descriptions. The more frequently the site is updated, the better the indexing by search engines.

A lot of information - This is all well and good, but if the text is not unique, Googlebot will bypass this page, as other sites have already indexed this text.

Often, Google does not index a page simply because the site is banned. How to check it? Root folder of the site → robots.txt file → the presence of the Disallow directive. Sometimes you should also check the source code.

Poor website navigation - is another reason why indexing is unsuccessful. For example, it can be an unusual menu layout or too many items in the navigation.

If a page takes a long time to load, Google skips it. Special services will help you check the speed of your website.

Website owners often resort to so-called black hat optimization techniques. Dozens of advertising links, spam - the site gets banned. Too many keywords in the texts - the site gets banned. Therefore, it is better to remove all unnecessary stuff.

Solving the indexing problem

There are several options for solving the indexing problem:

1. Wait until Google indexes the page on its own. You can speed up its work by sending a second request for indexing.
2. Share the link on Twitter, Instagram, or Facebook. Such pages are indexed very quickly. This method can be used for Youtube as well, but the link should be left in the comments under the relevant video.
3. Ask for help on the forums. Here you can ask a question or search for a ready-made answer.
4. Post a link in the comments on another website.
5.  Change the URL. A radical but very effective way.
6. Buy links on verified pages.

None of these methods gives 100% a guarantee that the site will be indexed. Therefore, after publishing each article, you should check whether the indexing has taken place.

How to check website indexing

It should be understood that if a page is not in the search index, it will also be absent in the general search. The fastest way to check the indexing of a website is to search for site:[page address]. As a result, you will see all the indexed pages of the site. To find out if a particular page is indexed, use site:[page address]. This method works for any search engine.

To check the indexing of your entire website, you should first scan it with a special program, for example Site Analyzer. It shows the total number of pages on the site. Through the Google Search Console, you can see all pages with errors, view the indexing history, and check the bans on indexing specific pages.