Hi,
I'm having trouble indexing my pages even if they are submitted to GSC. Anyone know of any methods to index?
Is there a course that focuses on indexing?
I know there are services out there but I'd like to learn the process. Thanks!
@tgk262
Google Search Console is not the best remedy.
There are many reasons when Google is reluctant
in adding a page to the main index:
1. Your domain's age
- new or established
2. The URL structure - SEO friendly/unfriendly:
- url is too long
- too many parameters like: ?=and, etc..
3. Technical issues on your websites:
- slow server
- mobile unfriendly
- redirect chains
- broken links
- insecure connection
4. Site map issues
5. GEO location/language issues
For example, your content/backlinks or domain IP and server
physical location is in one location (let's say it's Germany) but
you expect your page to appear in different location (USA).
e.g Google.de --> Google.com
5. and the list of reasons is going on and on....
First, do a quick audit and check if you have any technical issues
with your website and GEO location issues for your content.
Then find the right place to get a couple of links to these "stubborn" pages.
Free option:
Open an account on Blogger, Tumblr, Twitter, FaceBook, Medium
Write a short article about your topic and place a link back
to the exact page you want to get indexed.
Paid option:
- Buy a guest post or a PBN link on a legit domain with good SEO metrics
Hope it helps.