Google Search
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Is there any way to delete a WordPress page that is showing up on a Google search? I deleted the page but it is still showing up in the search and I need it gone for security reasons. I am EXTREMELY disappointed to learn that a file that is PROTECTED shows up on Google WITHOUT needing to enter the password. Can anyone help me at all?
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Hi there,
It’s up to Google to decide when and how to include/remove this page from search results, WordPress.com doesn’t have any control over that. For more information you can read our FAQ about search engines here:
http://en.support.wordpress.com/search-engines/You can try requesting removal from Google by following the instructions here:
http://www.google.com/support/webmasters/bin/answer.py?hl=en&answer=92865Google also provides information and tools for webmasters, you might find further information on their tools here:
http://en.support.wordpress.com/webmaster-tools/Let me know if you have any questions.
Thanks!
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Thanks. As I said I deleted the page, I did complete a request via Google already however it was denied and said it is live and needs to be removed here first (which I believe it is).
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The file still exists in your Media library, you’ll need to remove it there: https://wordpress.com/support/media/#delete-files-from-media
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Done! THANK YOU. Much appreciated!
Anything else I need to do on my end? Still showing up on a Google Search but that may take awhile..? -
You’ll need to go through the removal steps with Google again, but eventually it should be gone from their index after that.
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My request is now pending with Google (again) so I’ll keep my fingers crossed! The file says not found thankfully but a cached version is available.
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