Topic: google search console
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Google: Sitemap Uploads Don't Ensure Instant Crawling
Submitting a sitemap to Google Search Console does not ensure immediate crawling or indexing, as Google processes it based on its own priorities and schedule. Only the main sitemap.xml file needs to be submitted, as it references all subsidiary sitemaps, making individual submissions unnecessary....
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Google: Soft 404s Waste Crawl Budget Even with 200 OK
Soft 404 errors, which return a 200 OK status but display "page not found" messages, waste crawl resources by misleading search engines into indexing low-value pages. Google Search Console's Index Coverage report helps identify soft 404s, such as out-of-stock product pages or empty search results...
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Unlock Your Rankings: Why Indexing is the Crucial First Step for SEO Success
In SEO, we often focus on keywords, backlinks, and content quality. But what if your perfectly optimized page remains invisible to search engines? This is where indexing – the process by which search engines like Google and Bing discover, analyze, and store your content in their massive databases – comes into play.
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Google Reveals Why Link Disavow Files Take Time to Process
Google’s link disavow tool helps address unnatural backlinks that can’t be manually removed, but it’s not a quick fix and is primarily for intentional spammy links. The tool, accessible via Google Search Console, lets users submit domains or URLs to exclude from ranking considerations, though mos...
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Google Bug Let Attackers Remove URLs from Search Index
A Google vulnerability allowed attackers to forcibly remove legitimate URLs from search results by exploiting an unauthorized flaw in the removal tool, which was later patched after widespread abuse. A tech CEO weaponized the exploit to suppress critical journalism by repeatedly submitting fraudu...
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