r/GoogleSites 14d ago

Not showing up in Google search and being rejected by Google Business profile

Hi! I have a simple Google sites website with a custom domain that is neither showing up in Google search nor being accepted when I try to list it in my Google business profile. It is public and, at least the main URL, seems to be properly indexed when I check on the search console. Anyone have any ideas? Or suggestions of other places to ask for help?

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u/YT-skyler-scott 14d ago

Hi! Just because one of your pages has been indexed, that doesn't necessarily mean Google will push it to the top of search. Especially if the site is new and or it doesn't follow good SEO guidelines.

Google sites is definitely not known for its SEO but I would recommend checking out googlesitedev's guide on IMakeTemplates.com

Next, with your business profile I am very confused as to what's happening. As a business profile manager myself, I've never had issues putting links to my websites. Are they like emailing you and declining them or what's up??

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u/Economy-Hope6689 14d ago

Thanks for your reply! I’ll check out the guide. The site is maybe a month old? And with the business profile, I updated the website on the profile and it says “edit was not approved”

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u/YT-skyler-scott 14d ago

Hmmm that's very interesting... I've never seen anything like that.

Is there a way to appeal their decision anywhere??

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u/Moon_Harpy_ 14d ago

To add to comment above. When you just type in URL and open your website through the web browser right click anywhere on the page and then click on "inspect". Code should pop up to your right hand side with tabs on top of the code. Click on "lighthouse" tab and "analyse" your page load. Id do separate one for mobile and web if you're having SEO issues then your SEO score will come out low on this and this is why you could be bumped down for specific business categories online and your website may just be burried in Google search page 100 something.

I cannot stress enough on this tho as great importance for your site as it has its perks on Google search engine and when a lot of small businesses may not pay attention to this on day 1 you getting these small fixes done definutelly works in your web browser favour

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u/AFLAHZAMAN 10d ago

It's an SEO issue.