Google Search Console (GSC) is one of the most powerful tools for bloggers and website owners. If your blog posts are not appearing in Google search results, it usually means there are indexing issues. The good news is that you can fix most of these problems directly with Google Search Console.
In this guide, we will explain step by step how to use GSC to detect, troubleshoot, and solve indexing problems so your blog can rank higher and attract more readers.
Why Indexing Matters for Your Blog
Before diving into solutions, let’s understand what indexing means.
When you publish a new blog post, Google sends its crawlers (bots) to visit your page. If Google can read your content without problems, it adds it to its index; a massive library of webpages. Only indexed pages can appear in search results.
If your posts are not indexed, they won’t bring any organic traffic, no matter how good the content is.
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How Google Search Console Helps Bloggers
Google Search Console is like a health report for your blog. It shows you:
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Which of your pages are indexed
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Which are excluded
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Why Google failed to index certain posts
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How to fix technical SEO errors
By regularly checking your GSC account, you can ensure that your blog remains healthy and visible in search engines.
Common Indexing Issues You May Face
Before fixing them, let’s identify the problems bloggers usually see in Google Search Console.
1. Crawled – Currently Not Indexed
This means Google found your post but decided not to index it (yet). It may be due to low content quality, duplication, or Google taking time.
2. Discovered – Currently Not Indexed
Google discovered the URL but hasn’t crawled it. This often happens with new blogs, slow websites, or thin content.
3. Duplicate Without User-Selected Canonical
Google thinks your content is similar to another page and chooses not to index it.
4. Alternate Page with Proper Canonical
Google detected that another version of your page is the main one, so this one is ignored.
5. Excluded by ‘noindex’ Tag
If your theme or settings accidentally add noindex to posts, Google won’t include them in search results.
6. Soft 404 Errors
Google thinks your page has little to no useful content, even if it exists.
Step-by-Step Guide to Fix Indexing Issues with GSC
Now let’s go through the exact process you can use.
Step 1: Verify Your Blog with Google Search Console
If you haven’t connected your blog to GSC yet, this is the first step.
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Go to Google Search Console.
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Click Add Property.
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Choose Domain or URL Prefix (for Blogspot, URL Prefix works well).
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Paste your blog’s URL (e.g.,
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Verify ownership via your Google account (Blogspot usually verifies automatically).
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Step 2: Submit Your Sitemap
Your sitemap helps Google discover all your posts faster.
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In GSC, go to Indexing > Sitemaps.
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Add your Blogspot sitemap:
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atom.xml?redirect=false&start-index=1&max-results=500(for larger blogs)
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Submit and check if it says “Success.”
Step 3: Inspect Individual URLs
If some posts are not showing up in Google search:
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Copy the URL of your post.
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In GSC, click URL Inspection Tool.
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Paste the link and hit Enter.
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GSC will tell you if the URL is indexed or not.
If it is not indexed, click Request Indexing.
Step 4: Fix Crawl Errors
Go to Indexing > Pages. Here you will see a list of issues.
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Crawled – Currently Not Indexed → Improve your content quality (add more words, images, or unique info).
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Discovered – Not Indexed → Build backlinks, share on social media, and wait for Google to crawl.
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Duplicate Content → Add canonical tags or rewrite the post.
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Soft 404 → Add real value, fix broken links, or improve formatting.
Step 5: Check Robots.txt and Meta Tags
Sometimes, your blog may accidentally block crawlers.
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Visit
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Make sure important URLs are not disallowed.
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In Blogger settings, under Search Preferences, ensure you didn’t enable “Noindex” for posts or pages.
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Step 6: Improve Content for Better Indexing
Google indexes valuable content faster. To improve:
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Write at least 800–1200 words per post.
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Add images with alt text for SEO.
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Use clear headings (H2, H3).
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Add internal links (link to other blog posts).
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Share posts on social media to drive traffic signals.
Step 7: Monitor Performance Reports
After fixing errors, check Search Console > Performance.
You’ll see:
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Keywords your posts rank for
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How many impressions and clicks you get
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Which posts need more optimization
This helps you focus on posts that can bring more traffic.
Best Practices to Avoid Future Indexing Issues
To make sure your new blog posts index faster:
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Always submit your new post URL via URL Inspection Tool.
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Use a clean and SEO-optimized Blogger template.
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Keep your sitemap updated.
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Avoid duplicate or thin content.
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Build backlinks from relevant blogs.
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FAQs About Google Search Console and Indexing
1. How long does it take for Google to index my blog posts?
It may take a few hours to a few weeks, depending on content quality and blog authority.
2. Why does Google crawl but not index my posts?
This usually happens if Google thinks the content is low-quality, duplicated, or unnecessary.
3. Do I need to submit every post manually?
Not always. A sitemap helps automate this, but manually requesting indexing speeds up the process.
4. Can I use Google Search Console for free?
Yes, GSC is 100% free and available to all website owners.
Conclusion
Indexing issues can be frustrating, but with Google Search Console, you have all the tools to identify and fix them. From submitting sitemaps to requesting indexing, checking crawl errors, and improving content, you can make sure your blog posts appear on Google search.
Consistent monitoring and small improvements will help your Blogspot site grow faster and attract more organic traffic.
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