Solve the “Crawled – currently not indexed” status in Google Search Console

Considerations

1. Content Quality:
   • Thin or Low-Quality Content
     Pages with little content or content that is not valuable to users may not be indexed.
     
   • Duplicate Content
     Pages with content similar to other pages on your site or the web might be excluded from the index.
2. Technical Issues:
   • Noindex Tags
     The page may have a noindex meta tag, instructing search engines not to index the page.
     
   • Canonicalization
     The page might be canonicalized to another page, telling Google that this page is a duplicate of another one.
     
   • Blocked by Robots.txt
     The page might be inadvertently blocked from crawling by the robots.txt file.
     
   • Crawl Budget
     For large sites, Google might prioritize other pages due to crawl budget constraints.
     
3. User Experience Issues:
   • Poor Mobile Usability
     Pages that are not mobile-friendly may be deprioritized.
     
   • Slow Load Times
     Pages that take too long can be negatively impacted.

Steps to Fix

1. Improve Content Quality:
   • Add More Value
     Enhance the content on your pages by adding more valuable, original, and detailed information.
     
   • Avoid Duplication
     Ensure each page has unique content not duplicated elsewhere on your site.
     
2. Check for Technical Issues:
   • Remove Noindex Tags
     Ensure essential pages do not have noindex meta tags.
     
   • Review Canonical Tags
     Verify that canonical tags are set correctly and do not point to other pages unnecessarily.
     
   • Update Robots.txt
     Ensure your robots.txt file is not blocking important pages from being crawled.
     
   • XML Sitemap
     Ensure your XML sitemap is current and submitted to Google Search Console.
     
3. Enhance User Experience:
   • Mobile Optimization
     Ensure your pages are mobile-friendly and pass Google’s Mobile-Friendly Test.
     
   • Improve Page Speed
     Optimize your pages for faster load times using tools like Google PageSpeed Insights.
     
4. Request Indexing:
   • Use the URL Inspection Tool in Google Search Console to request indexing of your pages. This can prompt Google to reconsider pages that may have been previously excluded.

How to Use the URL Inspection Tool

1. Open Google Search Console
   Navigate to the property (website) you want to inspect.
   
2. Enter the URL
   Use the URL Inspection Tool to enter the URL you want to check.
   
3. Review the Report
   Check for any issues such as noindex tags, canonicalization problems, or mobile usability issues.
   
4. Request Indexing
   If no issues are found or once issues are resolved, click on the “Request Indexing” button to prompt Google to re-crawl and re-evaluate the page.

Monitor and Optimize

• Regularly Check Indexing Status
  Use Google Search Console to monitor the status of your pages and ensure they are being indexed over time.
  
• Continuous Improvement
  SEO is an ongoing process. Keep improving your content, resolving technical issues, and optimizing user experience to maintain a healthy indexation rate.

By addressing these common issues and following these steps, you can improve the chances of your pages being indexed by Google, enhancing your site’s visibility in search results.