TLDR: Get new pages indexed on Google in minutes using internal links, an XML sitemap, and Google Search Console.
This article is a summary of a You Tube video “Fast Google Indexing: 3 SEO Hacks to Get New Pages Listed in 2 Minutes” by Semrush
Key Takeaways:
- Indexing Definition: Being indexed means Google has visited your page and is ready to show it in search results.
- Importance of Notification: It’s crucial to inform Google whenever you add or update a page to ensure it shows the latest version.
- Consequences of Not Being Indexed:
- Great: Google uses the latest version and ranks you higher.
- Not Perfect: Google relies on an outdated version, leading to lower rankings.
- Disastrous: Google doesn’t know the page exists, so it never appears in search results.
- Indexing Speed: Studies show that some major sites like Target and Eventbrite have slow indexing rates, losing significant traffic opportunities.
- Example of Slow Indexing: Target had only 5% of new pages indexed on the first day, and Eventbrite had 50% not indexed after two weeks.
- Importance of Speed: Fast indexing is crucial for time-sensitive content, like news, to avoid losing relevance.
- Tips for Fast Indexing:
- Tip 1: Link new pages from high-impression pages on your site, preferably related in topic.
- Tip 2: Use an XML sitemap to guide Google, ensuring it knows when pages were last updated.
- Tip 3: Use Google Search Console to directly inform Google about new or updated pages.
- Real-time Demo: Demonstrating how to use Search Console to request indexing, showing it can be done in less than a minute.
- Internal Linking: Logical internal linking helps with ranking and ensures Google finds new content even if you forget to submit manually.
- Sitemap as a Safety Net: An XML sitemap ensures Google eventually finds new or updated pages even if you don’t manually submit them.
