https://shuklajiduniya.blogspot.com/2026/09/blogger-sitemap-google-search-console-2026.htmlGetting a blog indexed by Google is one of the first important steps for a new blogger. If Google can discover, crawl and understand your pages, your useful content can become eligible to appear in Google Search.
In this complete beginner-friendly guide, you will learn how to get a blog indexed by Google in 2026, how to use Google Search Console, submit a Blogger sitemap, inspect URLs, fix common indexing problems and improve your website structure.
What Does Google Indexing Mean?
Google indexing means that Google has processed a page and stored information about it in its search index. An indexed page may become eligible to appear in Google Search when it is relevant to a user's query.
Crawling, indexing and ranking are different processes. Google first needs to discover and access a URL, then decide whether and how to index it, and search results are determined separately.
Why Is Blog Indexing Important?
If your important blog pages are not indexed, users may have difficulty finding those pages through Google Search.
For a new blog, indexing helps Google discover:
- Blog posts
- Important pages
- Categories and related content
- Useful guides and tutorials
- Newly published articles
1. Create Useful and Original Content
Before worrying about indexing, make sure your blog provides useful content for real readers.
Avoid publishing articles that simply copy information from other websites. Instead, add your own explanation, examples, practical steps, screenshots or other useful information where appropriate.
A search-friendly article should answer the reader's question clearly and completely.
2. Set Up Google Search Console
Google Search Console is one of the most useful tools for monitoring how Google interacts with your website.
It can help you check indexing status, search performance, sitemap processing and problems affecting individual URLs.
Basic Setup
- Open Google Search Console.
- Add or select your Blogger website.
- Verify the property if required.
- Open the Sitemaps section.
- Use URL Inspection when you need to check an individual page.
3. Submit Your Blogger Sitemap
A sitemap can help Google discover URLs from your blog.
For a Blogger website, the sitemap is generally available at:
For ShuklaJiDuniya, the sitemap is:
Submit the sitemap from the Sitemaps section of Google Search Console.
4. Check Sitemap Status
After submitting your sitemap, check its status in Search Console.
A successful sitemap means Google was able to process the sitemap. However, it does not mean that every URL inside the sitemap is automatically indexed.
5. Use URL Inspection
If you have published an important article and want to check its status, use Google's URL Inspection tool.
- Open Google Search Console.
- Select your website.
- Open URL Inspection.
- Enter the complete article URL.
- Review the indexing and page availability information.
If the URL is accessible and eligible, Search Console may provide an option to request indexing.
6. Make Sure Your Page Returns a Working Page
One of the most important technical requirements is that the URL you want indexed must actually work.
If Search Console reports:
then Google cannot index that URL as a normal article page.
First check Blogger and confirm whether the post still exists and whether its permalink has changed.
7. Don't Request Indexing for a 404 URL
If an old URL returns 404, repeatedly requesting indexing will not fix the underlying problem.
Instead:
- Open Blogger.
- Find the article.
- Open the post editor.
- Check its current permalink.
- Open the current URL in a browser.
- Inspect the working URL in Search Console.
If the article has permanently moved to another relevant URL, the old URL should point to the appropriate new URL rather than an unrelated page.
8. Avoid Unnecessary Redirects
Redirects are useful when content has genuinely moved. However, avoid redirecting many unrelated old URLs to your homepage simply to remove indexing errors.
The destination should be relevant to the original content. Incorrect redirects can create additional problems and poor user experiences.
9. Add Internal Links
Internal links connect related pages on your website. They can help readers discover more useful content and help search engines understand your website structure.
For example, after publishing this article, you can link to your detailed SEO guide:
How to Do SEO for a Blog in 2026: Complete SEO Guide for Beginners
You can also link this article with your other Google Search Console, Blogger SEO and indexing guides.
10. Improve Your Blog Navigation
Make it easy for readers and search engines to move through your website.
Useful navigation sections can include:
- Home
- News
- Technology
- Blogging
- How-To
- Education
- Sports
Organizing related content into clear sections creates a better browsing experience.
11. Write Clear SEO Titles
Each important article should have a clear and descriptive title.
For this article, a suitable title is:
Avoid misleading titles and unnecessary repetition of keywords.
12. Write a Useful Search Description
A search description should briefly explain what readers can learn from the article.
Recommended description:
13. Optimize Your Images
Relevant images can make an article easier to understand and more attractive to readers.
- Use relevant images.
- Use original or properly licensed images.
- Add descriptive alt text.
- Avoid unnecessarily large image files.
- Use a professional featured image.
For this article, a 1200 × 675 px featured image is a good practical format for blog and social sharing.
Suggested image ALT text:
14. Check Your Robots and Indexing Settings
Make sure important content is not accidentally blocked from search engines.
Check your Blogger and Search Console settings carefully if an important page is not being discovered or indexed.
A page that cannot be accessed by Google cannot be properly evaluated for indexing.
15. Fix Broken URLs
Regularly check your Search Console reports for important URLs that return errors.
Pay particular attention to:
- 404 Not Found
- Redirect errors
- Blocked pages
- Duplicate or canonical issues
- Unexpected URL changes
16. Publish Consistently
A useful blog should be developed over time. Instead of publishing many low-quality posts at once, focus on creating helpful articles that serve your audience.
Build related content around your main topics and connect those articles with relevant internal links.
17. Make Your Blog Mobile Friendly
Many users browse websites from smartphones. Your blog should therefore have a clean, responsive design that is easy to read on smaller screens.
Check:
- Font size
- Paragraph spacing
- Menu navigation
- Image size
- Page loading
- Button and link usability
18. What If Your Post Is "Discovered - Currently Not Indexed"?
This status means Google knows about the URL but has not currently indexed it.
Do not assume that the sitemap is broken.
Instead, check whether the article:
- Provides useful original information.
- Has a working URL.
- Is accessible to Google.
- Has useful internal links.
- Has a clear purpose and topic.
You can then continue improving the page and monitor it through Search Console.
19. How Long Does Google Index a Blog?
There is no guaranteed fixed time for indexing. Google may discover and crawl some pages quickly, while other pages can take longer.
After publishing or updating a page, allow time for Google to crawl and process it. Google recommends using URL Inspection to check important URLs and a sitemap to help keep Google informed about your site's URLs. 1
20. Blog Indexing Checklist
☑ Blogger website is accessible
☑ Google Search Console is connected
☑ Sitemap is submitted
☑ Sitemap status is checked
☑ Important URLs return a working page
☑ Important posts have useful content
☑ Internal links are added
☑ Images have descriptive alt text
☑ Mobile design works correctly
☑ 404 URLs are investigated
☑ Redirect errors are checked
☑ Important URLs are inspected in Search Console
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get my Blogger blog indexed by Google?
Set up Google Search Console, submit your Blogger sitemap, publish useful content, create internal links and use URL Inspection to check important pages.
Does submitting a sitemap guarantee indexing?
No. A sitemap helps Google discover URLs, but it does not guarantee that every URL will be indexed.
Why is my Blogger post not indexed?
There can be several reasons, including a new URL, crawling delays, technical problems, duplicate content, weak or insufficient content, or indexing decisions made by Google.
Can I request indexing for a Blogger post?
Yes. For an accessible and eligible URL, you can use URL Inspection in Google Search Console and request indexing when that option is available.
What should I do when my old post URL shows 404?
Check the post's current permalink in Blogger. If the article exists at another relevant URL, use the current working URL for inspection and indexing.
Will SEO guarantee Google ranking?
No. SEO can improve accessibility, content organization and search understanding, but it cannot guarantee a particular Google ranking position.
Final Thoughts
Getting a blog indexed by Google is not just about submitting a sitemap. A strong foundation includes useful content, working URLs, good internal linking, accessible pages, a mobile-friendly design and regular monitoring through Google Search Console.
If one of your old URLs shows a 404 or redirect error, fix the URL problem first instead of repeatedly requesting indexing. Once the correct page is working, inspect that current URL in Search Console.
Keep publishing useful content and improve your website gradually. Search visibility can take time, so focus on building a helpful website rather than trying to force immediate indexing.
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