Definition
Indexing is the process by which search engines store and organize crawled pages in their database — making them eligible to appear in search results.
Detailed Explanation
Flow: Crawl → Render → Index → Rank. A page can be crawled but not indexed (noindex, duplicate, low quality). GSC Coverage report shows indexing status per URL.
Request indexing via URL Inspection after publishing important pages. Sitemaps help discovery but don’t guarantee indexing.
Nepal Context
New .com.np sites often show “Discovered — currently not indexed” for weeks. Publish quality content consistently, build internal links, and avoid thin auto-generated pages.
Key Takeaways
- Indexed = eligible to rank; not indexed = invisible in search
- Check GSC Pages report weekly
- Fix blockers before creating more content
Common Mistakes
- Assuming published = indexed
- Mass-submitting low-quality pages that dilute crawl budget
- Ignoring “Crawled — currently not indexed” URLs
