What is the Google Search Status Dashboard?
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Purpose:
- The Google Search Status Dashboard shows any issues related to Google Search, specifically with:
- Crawling
- Indexing
- Ranking
- Serving URLs
- The Google Search Status Dashboard shows any issues related to Google Search, specifically with:
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Accessing the Dashboard:
- Search for "Google Search Status Dashboard" on Google to find it.
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Key Features:
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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.
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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.
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Detailed Insights:
- Clicking "All" provides more context about specific outages, disruptions, or issues.
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Benefit:
- Helps you understand potential disruptions and their impact on your siteβs performance on Google Search.