Site set to public, but still not on Google
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Hello,
I have previously had my site viewable on Google. But after taking it offline and reworking it I can’t see why it’s not there.
What am I missing please?
I’ve set the site to public.The blog I need help with is: (visible only to logged in users)
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But after taking it offline and reworking it I can’t see why it’s not there.
Try resubmitting your site map. https://wordpress.com/support/category/grow-your-audience/get-found-in-search-engines/
Also, your current site has 6 posts all within the last couple of weeks, so keep posting. Google can take anywhere between 4-6 weeks to pick up a new site.
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Thanks. I seem to have made some progress after going through the Google Tools DNS setup.
What happens now is if I do a search of my web address then the site appears.
However, if I search ‘Box-Ironbark Life’ nothing appears. Will this resolve in coming weeks?
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When you search for your web address, your website will always be the best result, but if you search for “Box-Ironbark Life,” there could be many sites on the Internet that match some of those terms.
Google has an algorithm that determines how to rank websites in search results when multiple websites match a particular search term. You can take certain actions to improve your site’s search results. This is called SEO, or “Search Engine Optimization.”
While WordPress.com provides tools to improve your site’s SEO, your search ranking is not something that WordPress.com has control over. You will need to take actions on your end to improve your site’s search results. We have a guide here which contains our best recommendations for how to improve your site’s SEO: https://wordpress.com/support/seo/
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hmmm, what would be involved if I wanted to change my site ID to something more unique? Change the web address etc?
thanks. Looking forward to your prompt response.
graham
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You can register a new domain name if you’d like a different web address, at Upgrades > Domains. You’ll find the button to add a new domain at the top right.
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Hello Desnum.
Is it possible for me to cancel my subscription and carry the balance to a new web site, please? -
Hey there! I’ve already sent you an email explaining how to start over with a new web site.
It’s not necessary to cancel your subscription. You can register a new domain without cancelling your subscription: https://wordpress.com/support/domains/register-domain/
If you want to reset your website, then use this guide: https://wordpress.com/support/reset-your-site/
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thanks. From my recent communication on here I’ve seen that my site name/domain are a challenge to attracting traffic.
I want to reload with a new name that has fewer search results.
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