Step-by-step instructions
- Step 01
Make sure the site is public without a login, password gate or maintenance page.
- Step 02
Test the canonical URL in a fresh browser; it should return a working page, not a 404 or redirect loop.
- Step 03
Inspect the page source for an unintended noindex robots meta directive and review robots.txt.
- Step 04
Check that the page is linked from your Home, category or Blog pages.
- Step 05
Verify Search Console and use URL Inspection for the exact canonical URL.
- Step 06
Submit a sitemap and, where appropriate, request a crawl for important URLs.
- Step 07
Look at indexing diagnostics over time and correct technical access issues first.
- Step 08
If crawl access is fine, improve the page's unique usefulness and clarity. Indexing is at Google's discretion.
Before you finish: important checks
- site: searches are not a complete index diagnostic; Search Console is better for your own site.
Common problems and fixes
- Discovered - currently not indexed? It may take time; prioritize internal links and useful content rather than repeated requests.
- Redirected? Inspect the final URL and canonical metadata.
Frequently asked questions
How soon will a new site rank?
There is no guaranteed timetable.
WordPress, hosting and AI interfaces change. Check the service's current documentation before changing billing, domain DNS, security or important site settings. Rayhan Studio publishes educational help, not guaranteed results.