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hakis1010
Apr 24, 2023Copper Contributor
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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- AdnanQ275Copper 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:
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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!
- AdnanQ275Copper Contributor
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:
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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- 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