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What does indexing mean for my site?

How to make your Gamma site discoverable on Google by requesting indexing and improving visibility through Search Console tools.

Updated over a week ago

Introduction

Publishing your site in Gamma is the first step - but making it discoverable in search engines is just as important. This guide explains how indexing works and what steps you can take to improve your site's visibility on the web.

By default, all new Gamma sites begin with indexing disabled. If you are on a Pro subscription (or higher), you can opt into indexing.

🔷 Note: Currently, Google indexing is only supported for Pro and Ultra subscriptions. Free and Plus users cannot have their Gamma sites indexed at this time.

How to Turn on Indexing for Your Gamma Site

Step 1: Open Site Settings

  1. Go to your Gamma site and open it.

  2. Click the three-dot menu (…) in the upper right corner

  3. Select Site Settings

Step 2: Turn on Indexing

  1. Toggle on the option to make discoverable on the web

    1. If your Gamma site has a custom domain, you may be asked to choose a preferred domain to index.

  2. Select Save

  3. Publish your site once more

🌀 Insight: If your Gamma site has been flagged for moderation reasons, it may be ineligible for indexing.

What is Google Indexing?

Google Indexing is the process by which Google adds your site pages to its search results. After you've enabled indexing following the steps above, you can request Google take a look at your site as well.

How to Request Indexing for Your Gamma Site

Step 1: Link to Your Site Externally

Google discovers new pages by following links from existing websites. Make sure your site is linked from one or more of the following:

  • Your social media profiles (e.g., LinkedIn, Twitter/X, Instagram bio)

  • Your personal website or blog

  • Public forums, online communities, or online directories

  • Another Gamma site that is already indexed

💎 Pro Tip: Without external links, Google may not be able to find your site naturally.

Step 2: Use Google Search Console

If you want to speed up the process, you can manually submit your site to Google using Google Search Console.

  1. Go to Google Search Console.

  2. Add your site as a property (using the full URL of your Gamma site or custom domain).

  3. Verify ownership using the recommended method (usually HTML tag or DNS settings).

  4. Once verified, use the URL Inspection Tool to check the indexing status.

Step 3: Request Indexing

  1. Paste your site’s URL into the URL Inspection Tool.

  2. Click Request Indexing if it hasn’t been indexed yet.

  3. Repeat this step for any additional subpages you want to ensure are indexed.

FAQs & Common Issues

Why isn’t my site showing up on Google yet?

  • Only Pro subscribers and above can index their Gamma sites. If you’re not on at least a Pro subscription, indexing is not an option at this time.

  • Your site may not be linked to externally.

  • Indexing can take several days, especially for new or low-traffic pages.

  • Make sure your site is published and not set to private or disabled.

I turned indexing on but I'm seeing a message that my page cannot be indexed: Excluded by 'noindex' tag - why?

  • There can be a few reasons why you're seeing this message:

    • You are not on a Pro (or higher) subscription

    • Your site may been flagged for moderation reasons - please contact Customer Support for more information

Can all Gamma sites be indexed by Google?

  • No - Only Pro subscribers and above can index their Gamma sites.

How can I improve how my site appears in search results?

  • Customize your site’s title and description using the Page Setup menu in Gamma.

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