If you're a local business owner, chances are you've put time, energy, and money into building your website. But here’s the truth: just having a website doesn’t mean people can find it. For your site to appear in Google search results especially when someone nearby is looking for your services Google needs to know your site exists. That’s where indexing comes in.
In this article, we're going to unpack what indexing really means, why it's absolutely essential for local businesses, and how to check (and fix) your own indexing status. No jargon, just clear, practical advice to help you show up where it matters most.
What Is Google Indexing?
Google indexing is the process by which Google adds your web pages to its searchable database. Think of it like this: if your website were a book, Google’s index is the library catalog. If your book isn’t in the catalog, it might as well not exist because no one can find it.
Google uses software known as "Googlebot" to crawl the web, find new pages, and add them to its index. Once indexed, your pages can begin to show up in search results for relevant queries like "best Thai food near me" or "plumber in downtown Toronto."
So, the big question isn’t just, "Is my website live?" It's, "Is Google aware of my website and showing it to the people searching for businesses like mine?"
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