Changes to indexing statistics in Google Search Console. Are they for the better?
Recently, Google introduced a real revolution in Google Search Console indexing statistics. There are new features that provide an even deeper insight into how Google indexes a site.
What does Google’s new update change?
Google Search Console indexing statistics – why is it there and what exactly is it?
For people who are not in SEO on a daily basis, the term “site indexing statistics” probably sounds vague. However, this option in GSC gives very interesting information.
The indexed statistics report shows data on many aspects of how a page is indexed in Google. This is the place where you can quickly check, for example, the time and content of the server response, the total number of requests from the robot indexing the page, or the number and types of redirects.
Why are indexing statistics worth checking regularly?
Indexing statistics is actually a small and inconspicuous page with a bunch of data, but it gives you a really deep look at what’s going on with the site. Changes in indexed are often an indicator that something good (or bad!) is going on with the site.
If a site is rarely visited by Googlebot, it is a sign that indexing should be looked at more closely. On the other hand, if the site is frequently visited by indexing robots, it could be a sign that the site is starting to be considered more and more important by Google.
What will change in the indexing report in GSC?
And now for the most important – what has changed? The updated indexing statistics report is supposed to allow you to track the availability and indexation of a given page even better. Now you can check, among other things:
- total number of requests grouped by response code, indexed file type, indexing target and Googlebot type
- detailed information about the status of the host
- URL examples showing where in the site the requests occurred
- summary of services with multiple hosts and support for domain properties
Worth noting is the introduction of a preview of the type of Googlebot indexing. This makes it easy to see whether a particular page is indexed in the mobile version or for computers. This allows you to focus on optimizing this version, which is more important for Googlebot.
Want to know more about indexing and Google Search Console? Write to us!
Source: Search Engine JournalRecently, Google introduced a real revolution in Google Search Console indexing statistics. There are new features that provide an even deeper insight into how Google indexes a site.
What does Google’s new update change?
Google Search Console indexing statistics – why is it there and what exactly is it?
For people who are not in SEO on a daily basis, the term “site indexing statistics” probably sounds vague. However, this option in GSC gives very interesting information.
The indexed statistics report shows data on many aspects of how a page is indexed in Google. This is the place where you can quickly check, for example, the time and content of server responses, the total number of requests from the robot indexing the page, or the number and types of redirects.
Why are indexing statistics worth checking regularly?
Indexing statistics is actually a small and inconspicuous page with a bunch of data, but it gives you a really deep look at what’s going on with the site. Changes in indexed are often an indicator that something good (or bad!) is going on with the site.
If a site is rarely visited by Googlebot, it is a sign that indexing should be looked at more closely. On the other hand, if the site is frequently visited by indexing robots, it could be a sign that the site is starting to be considered more and more important by Google.
What will change in the indexing report in GSC?
And now for the most important – what has changed? The updated indexing statistics report is supposed to allow you to track the availability and indexation of a given page even better. Now you can check, among other things:
- total number of requests grouped by response code, indexed file type, indexing target and Googlebot type
- detailed information about the status of the host
- URL examples showing where in the site the requests occurred
- summary of services with multiple hosts and support for domain properties
Worth noting is the introduction of a preview of the type of Googlebot indexing. This makes it easy to see whether a particular page is indexed in the mobile version or for computers. This allows you to focus on optimizing this version, which is more important for Googlebot.
Want to know more about indexing and Google Search Console? Write to us!
