Search engine indexing is the process where a search engine collects, parses, and stores data to facilitate fast and accurate information retrieval. If your pages aren’t indexed, they won’t appear in search engine results, significantly reducing your website’s visibility.
CrawlWP’s SEO Indexing page allows website owners to monitor indexing statuses and take action to ensure their content is discoverable on the internet.
The SEO Indexing Page
The CrawlWP SEO Indexing page provides a clear overview of your site’s indexing status, helping you stay informed at a glance.
Key Metrics
At the top of the dashboard, you’ll see three key metrics:
- Indexed Pages: Displays the total number of pages successfully indexed by search engines.
- Indexed by CrawlWP: Pages that were indexed specifically using CrawlWP’s functionality.
- In Progress: Pages currently being processed for indexing.
- Not Indexed: Pages that failed to be indexed or are yet to be checked.
These metrics provide an instant snapshot of your site’s overall indexing health.
Index History Graph
The graph below the metrics visualizes your site’s indexing activity over the past 30 days. It differentiates between pages that have been successfully indexed and those that remain unindexed.
Managing Pages, Posts, and Taxonomies
Below the metrics and graph, CrawlWP lists all the pages, posts and taxonomies on your website. This table includes:
- Page Name: The title of each page, post, or taxonomy.
- Page Type: Whether the content is a page, post, custom post type, or taxonomy.
- Google Index Status: Indicates if a page is indexed, in progress, or unchecked.
- Last Submitted: The date the page was last submitted to search engines.
This table is fully interactive. You can filter by specific content types and take bulk actions to streamline the management process.
Using Auto-Indexing for Efficiency
CrawlWP includes an Enable Auto-Indexing feature that automates the submission of your pages and posts to search engines. When enabled, CrawlWP will scan your WordPress site for posts and content not indexed and automatically submit them to search engines (e.g., Google, Bing, Yandex, Yep) for indexing.
This saves time and ensures your site remains up-to-date on search engine result pages (SERP).
Using the “Missing Pages? Click Here” Button
When you first install CrawlWP, your site’s pages and posts may not yet be loaded into the indexing table. This is where the “Missing Pages? Click Here” button is handy.
Located above the list of pages in the SEO Indexing dashboard, this button lets you quickly populate the table with your website’s content.
Submitting Pages for Indexing
For pages marked as Not Checked or In Progress, CrawlWP allows you to manually submit them for indexing using the Bulk Actions dropdown. This ensures your content is sent to search engines for indexing promptly.
Steps to Submit Pages for Indexing:
- Click the checkboxes beside the pages or posts you want to submit for indexing.
- Open the Bulk Actions dropdown above the table.
- Select “Submit for Indexing” from the list.
- Click the Apply button to start the submission process.
CrawlWP will begin submitting the selected pages to search engines for indexing, ensuring your site remains up-to-date and visible on search engines.
Conclusion
CrawlWP’s SEO Indexing feature simplifies monitoring and managing your website’s visibility in search engines. Using its tools to submit pages, track indexing activity, and resolve issues, you can ensure your content remains discoverable to your audience.
Take a proactive approach to SEO indexing today by utilizing CrawlWP’s powerful features to their fullest potential.