What is the Google Search Status Dashboard?

What is the Google Search Status Dashboard?

  • Purpose:

    • The Google Search Status Dashboard shows any issues related to Google Search, specifically with:
      • Crawling
      • Indexing
      • Ranking
      • Serving URLs

  • Accessing the Dashboard:

    • Search for "Google Search Status Dashboard" on Google to find it.

  • Key Features:

    • View History:

      • Allows you to check past issues related to crawling, indexing, ranking, or serving URLs.
      • You can see the duration of issues on the right-hand side.

    • Investigating Drops or Issues:

      • If you notice ranking drops or content not indexing as expected, use the dashboard to retrospectively check for problems.
      • Example: On 20th June 2024, you could check if there was an indexing issue affecting your URLs.

    • Detailed Insights:

      • Clicking "All" provides more context about specific outages, disruptions, or issues.

  • Benefit:

    • Helps you understand potential disruptions and their impact on your site’s performance on Google Search.
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