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hakis1010
Copper Contributor
Apr 24, 2023

problem getting my page index on https

Hello, is there anything I can do to fix issues with a domain that is on https not getting index?

 

There is a 301 from http over to the https , i have other pages running with the same setup that do index .

 

Did have some sites with https indexed  and then switched to Excluded in Site Explorer.

 

When i look in the Site Explorer i can see that the http page is index, so any help is really appreciated what i can do to fix this.

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  • AdnanQ275's avatar
    AdnanQ275
    Copper Contributor

    I faced a similar issue with my site on FintechsZoom Pro  (Third party link removed by Admin ) and managed to resolve it successfully. Here's how I tackled the problem and ensured my HTTPS pages got indexed:

    The Issue:

    The primary problem was that the HTTPS version of the site was not getting indexed, even though there was a 301 redirect from HTTP to HTTPS. Upon inspecting the Site Explorer, I noticed that:

    • The HTTP pages were indexed instead of HTTPS.
    • Some HTTPS pages that were indexed earlier were now marked as "Excluded."

    Steps I Took to Resolve the Issue:

    1. Verify HTTPS Setup: I confirmed that the HTTPS setup was correct:
      • SSL certificate was valid and not expired.
      • All internal and external links pointed to the HTTPS version.
      • 301 redirects were implemented correctly from HTTP to HTTPS.
    2. Update the Sitemap: I regenerated the sitemap to include only the HTTPS URLs and submitted it to Google Search Console. This ensured that Google was aware of the updated structure.
    3. Canonical Tags: I reviewed the canonical tags on all pages to ensure they referenced the HTTPS version. In my case, some pages were mistakenly pointing to the HTTP version, causing indexing issues.
    4. Check Robots.txt: I verified the robots.txt file to ensure no HTTPS URLs were blocked. If you have any directives like Disallow: /, ensure they don't affect the HTTPS pages.
    5. Fix Site Explorer Exclusions: For the pages marked as "Excluded" in Site Explorer:
      • I inspected them for specific issues (e.g., duplicate content, soft 404s, or noindex tags).
      • Resubmitted those pages manually through Google Search Console for indexing.
    6. Force Re-crawl: Using Google Search Console, I used the URL Inspection Tool to force Google to re-crawl and index the HTTPS pages. This helped expedite the indexing process.
    7. Build Backlinks to HTTPS Pages: To strengthen the credibility of the HTTPS pages, I created high-quality backlinks specifically pointing to the HTTPS versions. This step helped signal to Google which version to prioritize.
    8. Monitor Progress: I regularly monitored the "Coverage" and "Performance" sections in Google Search Console. Over a few weeks, I saw the HTTP pages drop out of the index and the HTTPS versions being indexed correctly.

    By systematically addressing these issues, I resolved the indexing problem on FintechsZoom Pro, and the HTTPS pages began ranking and performing as expected. Let me know if you need help applying these steps to your site!

  • AdnanQ275's avatar
    AdnanQ275
    Copper Contributor

    hakis1010 

    I had a similar issue with my site, FintechZoom (Third party link removed by admin) , where the HTTPS version wasn't getting indexed despite having a 301 redirect from HTTP to HTTPS. After some research and troubleshooting, I implemented a few steps that resolved the issue:

    1. Verify HTTPS Redirection: I double-checked that the 301 redirect from HTTP to HTTPS was correctly set up across all pages. This ensures that search engines are directed to the secure version of the site.

    2. Update the Sitemap: I updated the sitemap to include only the HTTPS URLs and submitted it to Bing Webmaster Tools. This helps search engines recognize and prioritize the HTTPS version.

    3. Check for Duplicate Content: I made sure there were no duplicate content issues between the HTTP and HTTPS versions, which can confuse search engines and cause indexing problems.

    4. Fetch as Bingbot: I used the "Fetch as Bingbot" tool in Bing Webmaster Tools to request indexing of the HTTPS pages. This manually triggers the search engine to crawl and index the correct version.

    5. Monitor Indexing Status: I regularly monitored the Site Explorer to ensure that the HTTPS pages were being indexed correctly and that no issues persisted.

    After applying these methods, I noticed that the HTTPS pages of FintechZoom began to get indexed correctly, and the issue was resolved. I recommend trying these steps to see if they help with your site's indexing on HTTPS.

  • vgtnyc_'s avatar
    vgtnyc_
    Copper Contributor

    im having the same issue with mine vgtnyc (third pary link removed by admin) I believe its the canonical order which the pages fall under. i also believe google **bleep**s with me tho cuz im trying to rank VGTNYC for Weed Delivery NYC. and google isnt very friendly about it

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