Are you struggling to get your blog pages indexed on Google? The Page Indexing Report in Google Search Console can help you identify and fix issues that prevent your pages from appearing in search results. In this guide, we'll break down everything you need to know to improve your blog’s visibility.
What is the Page Indexing Report?
The Page Indexing Report shows which pages on your website Google can find and index (add to its search results). It also highlights problems that might be blocking some of your pages from being indexed properly.
What Will You See in the Report?
1. Summary Page:
- A graph showing the count of indexed and non-indexed pages.
- Tables explaining why some pages couldn’t be indexed.
- Suggestions to improve page experience for better SEO, even if the pages are already indexed.
2. Why Pages Aren’t Indexed:
- Lists specific issues that stopped certain pages from being indexed.
- You can click on each issue to see which URLs are affected and track your site’s history with these problems.
3. Improve Page Experience:
- Highlights issues that didn’t block indexing but can help Google understand your pages better if fixed.
- Fixing these can enhance your blog's overall SEO performance.
4. Indexed Pages Data:
- Shows a list of indexed URLs and historical data about your indexed page count.
- Helps you track how well your blog is performing in Google’s search results.
What to Aim For:
- Your goal should be to get all your important pages (canonical pages) indexed.
- It’s normal if duplicate or less important pages are not indexed.
- Ideally, the number of indexed pages should gradually increase as your blog grows. If you notice any sudden drops or spikes, it might need attention.
What Not to Expect:
- 100% Coverage: Not all URLs need to be indexed—just the important ones.
- Instant Indexing: It can take a few days for new content to be indexed, but you can request faster indexing if needed.
URL Status Types Explained:
1. Not Indexed:
- These pages aren’t in Google’s search results.
- It could be due to an error or an intentional reason (like being blocked by robots.txt).
2. Indexed:
- These pages are successfully added to Google's search results.
- You can see a list of these URLs in the Indexed Pages Data section.
How to Fix Indexing Issues?
1. Identify the Issue:
- Look at the “Source” column in the report.
- If it says "Website," it means you can fix the issue yourself.
2. Validate Your Fix:
- After fixing the issue, click "Validate fix" to ask Google to recheck your site.
- Validation can take up to two weeks or longer. You’ll receive a notification when Google confirms the fix.
To speed up the validation process:
- Create and submit a sitemap with only your most important pages.
- Filter the report by that sitemap before requesting a fix validation.
Conclusion: Improve Your Blog’s Visibility!
The Page Indexing Report is a powerful tool to help you ensure that all your important pages are properly indexed by Google. Regularly checking this report can help you fix issues quickly and boost your blog’s visibility.Log in to Google Search Console and check your Page Indexing Report to start fixing any issues today!
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