Noindex Tags

HTML meta tags that instruct search engine crawlers not to index a particular webpage or not to follow any links on that page. These tags are typically used to prevent specific pages or sections of a website from being included in search engine results.

<meta name="robots" content="noindex">

How to fix?

  1. Check for Meta Robots Tags: Look for <meta name="robots" content="noindex"> in the <head> section of your webpage's HTML code. If this tag is present, search engines will not index the page.

  2. Remove or Modify Noindex Tags: If you want the page to be indexed by search engines, either remove the <meta name="robots" content="noindex"> tag or modify it to allow indexing. For example, you can change it to <meta name="robots" content="index, follow"> to instruct search engines to index the page and follow its links.

  3. Review CMS Settings: If you're using a content management system (CMS) such as WordPress or Joomla, check the settings to ensure that pages are not inadvertently set to "noindex." Some CMS platforms provide options to control indexing and crawling behavior for individual pages or sections.

  4. Check Robots.txt File: Ensure that your website's robots.txt file does not block search engine crawlers from accessing the page. If there are specific directives in the robots.txt file preventing indexing, you may need to adjust them accordingly.

  5. Update XML Sitemap: If the page is meant to be indexed, make sure it is included in your website's XML sitemap. This helps search engines discover and crawl the page more effectively.

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