FAQs
You Prevented or Disabled Googlebot Crawling
Accidental actions like blocking Googlebot or disabling its access to your site could lead to your website disappearing from Google. To revert this, check your robots. txt file manually or with Google's testing tool.
Why doesn't my website show up in Google search? ›
Did you recently create the page or request indexing? It can take time for Google to index your page; allow at least a week after submitting a sitemap or a submit to index request before assuming a problem. If your page or site change is recent, check back in a week to see if it is still missing.
Why is my website not showing up? ›
Google hasn't indexed your site
In order for your website to show up in search results, Google needs to add it to its index. Google uses its index to show websites in relevant search results. If your page or site is missing from Google's index, it won't rank because Google doesn't know it exists.
Why is my website not opening? ›
There are several reasons why a website might not open when you click on it: Server issues: The website's server may be experiencing issues or maintenance, preventing the website from loading. Connectivity issues: Your device may not be properly connected to the internet, preventing you from accessing the website.
How do I reset my Google page? ›
On your computer, open Chrome. At the top right, click More > Settings > Advanced. On Chromebook, Linux, and Mac: Click Reset settings > Restore settings to their original defaults and then Reset settings. On Windows: Click Reset and cleanup > Reset settings to their original defaults > Reset settings.
How do I recover a lost Google page? ›
Chrome keeps the most recently closed tab just one click away. Right-click a blank space on the tab bar at the top of the window and choose Reopen closed tab. You can also use a keyboard shortcut to accomplish this: CTRL + Shift + T on a PC or Command + Shift + T on a Mac.
How do I get my website to show up in search? ›
If your website does not appear in the search results:
If Google has not discovered your website yet, you can submit it directly to Google for indexing. You can do this using a free tool called Google Search Console.
Why can't I see certain websites on Chrome? ›
Clear Cache and Cookies
Clearing cache and cookies fixes many browser errors, including “This Site Can't Be Reached.” Browsers store this temporary data to speed up the connection to websites you previously visited. However, if they expire or become corrupted, cache and cookies can prevent you from loading a website.
Why can't I access some websites on my phone? ›
If you are unable to access certain websites on your phone, you can try the following troubleshooting steps: Check your network connection and ensure that you have a stable internet connection. Disable any interfering software such as ad-blocking browser addons or antivirus software that may be causing issues.
How to fix Google search results? ›
Restart your phone
Performing a simple system reboot can fix Google search not working on Android in most cases. Restarting your phone will close all running apps and processes, refresh the system, and repair some software-related issues. So, restart your phone to see if it will fix the Google search issue.
ISP. Internet service providers (ISPs) typically block websites for legitimate reasons — URLs known to contain or traffic illegal or pirated content are often blocked by most ISPs. If you live in a country with strict censorship laws, ISPs may be required to block websites according to local regulations too.
Why are some websites unreachable? ›
This can be caused by one or more of the following: Excessive page load times due to dynamic pages taking too long to respond. Excessive page load times due to a site's hosting server being down, overloaded, or misconfigured. The hosting server is blocking Google's web crawler.
How do I get my website to show up first on Google? ›
How to Get on the First Page of Google
- Make sure your page aligns with search intent.
- Make sure your page covers the topic in full.
- Make sure your page is optimized for on-page SEO.
- Make sure your page is internally linked.
- Make sure you have enough backlinks.
Use the URL Inspection tool (just a few URLs)
To request a crawl of individual URLs, use the URL Inspection tool. You must be an owner or full user of the Search Console property to be able to request indexing in the URL Inspection tool.
How long does it take for Google to index my site? ›
After you submit your website's URL website to the Google Search Console the Googlebot will visit your site but it can take anywhere from a couple of weeks to a little over a month before you site is fully visibly indexed in the Google Search Engine.
How do I submit my website to Google? ›
Log on to Google Search Console. Choose a property. Click the Sitemaps button in the right-column menu. Enter sitemap URL and click SUBMIT.
