My SEO Adventure Part 2: Keep Writing Like Hell and Tackling Indexing Problems
In my last post, I shared how I embarked on an SEO journey with the help of SEOSpace, which led to a significant improvement in my keyword rankings. Today, I want to dive deeper into how this journey has evolved, particularly focusing on my writing efforts and the challenges I've faced with getting my pages indexed.
Embracing a New Writing Routine
SEOSpace has revolutionized the way I approach my work. Inspired by the initial success, I began writing more frequently. I started to share project proposals, product updates, and various tips on a regular basis. This not only helped me connect better with my audience but also enriched my website with valuable content. The more I wrote, the more I realized the potential of blogging for enhancing my online presence.
In two months, Google indexed over 50 pages of my website, with half of them being fresh new content.
Indexed pages on GSC
The Indexing Issue
However, as I ramped up my writing, I hit a new hurdle: indexing problems. Despite my efforts, some pages were not getting indexed quickly enough. The most common issues I encountered were "Discovered - currently not indexed" and "Crawled – Currently Not Indexed." It became an obsession to check SEOSpace's not indexed tab frequently and manually submit pages to Google Search Console (GSC) every day.
SEOspace not indexed pages list
Tips: from the not indexed tab of SEOSpace: click on Request indexing button on the Scanned pages list to open GSC page inspection tab and click Request Indexing
Request Indexing on GSC
Possible Reasons for Indexing Issues
Google's Resource Constraints: Google might not have enough resources to index all pages immediately, especially given the vast amount of content being published daily.
Content Quality: Some of my pages might not have been deemed high-quality or unique enough by Google's algorithms to prioritize for indexing.
Technical Issues: There could be technical issues on my site, such as slow loading times or improper use of robots.txt, which might hinder Google's ability to crawl and index the pages.
Duplicate Content: If Google perceives content as too similar to existing pages, it might delay or skip indexing.
Internal Linking: Pages with poor internal linking might not be easily discoverable by Google's crawlers.
Automation indexing with PageIndexer
Despite my consistent updates and careful linking strategies, I found that the indexing speed of my content still did not meet my expectations.
Determined to overcome these obstacles, I sought an automated solution and discovered PageIndexer. This tool allowed me to submit my site to GSC more efficiently. After registering with PageIndexer, I submitted 14 pages and was thrilled to see that 12 of them were indexed within two days!
Current indexing stats
Below screenshot illustrates the rapid indexing of my pages. Despite weeks of unsuccessful manual indexing requests, the automation succeeded within just 2 days.
Indexing progress of a page in PageIndexer
Lessons Learned and Moving Forward
This phase of my SEO journey taught me valuable lessons about patience and persistence. Writing more content is essential, but ensuring that content is indexed and visible to search engines is equally critical. Here are some key takeaways:
Consistency: Keep producing high-quality, valuable content regularly.
Patience: Understand that indexing can take time and may require multiple submissions.
Optimization: Continuously optimize your site for better crawlability and indexing.
Moving forward, I plan to continue using PageIndexer and exploring other tools and strategies to enhance my site's SEO. The journey is ongoing, and I'm excited to see where it takes me next.
Conclusion
The journey from overlooked pages to improved rankings and better indexing has been both challenging and rewarding. Every small win keeps me motivated to push further. I hope my experiences inspire you to tackle your own SEO challenges head-on. Stay tuned for the next part of my SEO adventure, and feel free to share your own experiences or ask questions in the comments below!
