indexing

Diagnose Google Search Console indexing issues and implement corrective actions.

872|122|Updated Feb 26, 2026
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npx skills add https://github.com/kostja94/marketing-skills --skill indexing-kostja94
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Skill: indexing
Source: https://github.com/kostja94/marketing-skills/tree/main/skills/seo/technical/indexing
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/kostja94/marketing-skills --skill indexing-kostja94

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill helps troubleshoot and resolve issues preventing web pages from being indexed by search engines, ensuring your content is discoverable.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Index Coverage Diagnosis: Identifies common indexing problems like "Crawled - currently not indexed" and "Excluded by 'noindex' tag."
  • Fix Implementation: Provides actionable steps to resolve issues, including content improvement, canonical tag adjustments, and proper use of noindex directives.
  • Use Case: If Google Search Console reports that important pages are "Crawled - currently not indexed," this Skill guides you through diagnosing the cause and implementing fixes like improving content quality or verifying canonical tags.

Quick Start

Use the indexing skill to fix pages that are "Crawled - currently not indexed" by improving content quality and verifying canonical tags.

Frequently Asked Questions about indexing

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema
How do I fix the "Crawled - currently not indexed" error in Google Search Console?

Resolve the "Crawled - currently not indexed" error by diagnosing underlying quality or canonicalization issues and implementing corrective actions like improving content quality and verifying canonical tags to ensure optimal crawlability.

Why are my web pages excluded by a 'noindex' tag, and how do I resolve it?

Pages are excluded by a 'noindex' tag when the directive prevents search engine indexing. You can resolve this by troubleshooting the tag application, adjusting canonical tags, and strategically managing noindex directives for proper indexability.

What is the best way to handle soft-404 errors reported for my website content?

The best way to handle soft-404 errors is to diagnose the pages reported in Google Search Console and implement fixes such as content improvement or proper canonical tag adjustments to resolve the indexability problem.

When should I use a noindex directive versus the Google Indexing API for search engine optimization?

Use a noindex directive strategically to exclude specific pages from search engine indexing, while the Google Indexing API is utilized to guide and ensure the indexability of optimal website content based on your technical SEO strategy.

Does troubleshooting technical SEO indexing issues require specific platform dependencies?

Troubleshooting technical SEO indexing issues does not require specific platform dependencies, as the process relies on diagnosing Google Search Console reports and implementing content and canonical tag adjustments directly.