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Is my site visible on Google?

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Ensuring your site is visible on Google is crucial for attracting visitors and growing your online presence. In this article, we'll explain what it means to be indexed by Google, how Universe helps get your site indexed quickly, and how you can use Google Search Console to manage your site's visibility more actively.

 

What Does It Mean to Be Indexed by Google?

Being indexed by Google means that Google has discovered your site, crawled its pages, and added them to its database. This is essential because only indexed pages can appear in Google search results. When your site is indexed, it becomes part of the searchable web, making it possible for users to find your content through Google searches.

 

Automatic Submission to Google for Indexing

When you create a new site using Universe, add pages, or make updates to a page, we automatically submit your site and any changes to Google for indexing within about an hour. This means that you don't have to do anything— Google is notified about your updates, and their crawlers can visit and index your site promptly so that these changes can soon be found by visitors.

 

Hidden Pages

When you hide pages from appearing in your site's menu, Universe removes these pages  from your sitemap.xml file. This means that hidden pages won’t be indexed by search engines, maintaining your site’s intended structure and preventing any unwanted content from appearing in search results.

 

Faster Submission with Google Search Console

If you have a custom domain, you are able to set up Google Search Console for your site. Search Console enables you to expedite the indexing process further or resubmit your site for indexing after making significant changes.

Google Search Console is a free tool that allows you to monitor and manage how your site appears in Google search results. To learn how to set up Google Search Console for your site, follow our guide here.

 

If you have any questions or need further assistance, our support team is here to help. Get started today and make sure your site is easily discoverable on Google!