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IndexNow allows you to notify search engines as soon as a page is created or updated, speeding up the indexing of your content.
By submitting your URLs directly, you increase the chances of your pages being indexed quickly and appearing in search results.
IndexNow reduces the need for search engines to crawl your site to discover new content, which can lighten the load on your server.
The IndexNow protocol is simple to implement and does not require significant technical resources. Once set up, it works automatically.
IndexNow is supported by multiple search engines, meaning you can notify several platforms simultaneously with a single submission.
Generate your API key. This key is unique and should be kept secure.
Log in to your hosting provider (e.g., cPanel, Plesk, or another control panel) and open the File Manager. Navigate to the root directory of your WordPress site (usually the public_html or www folder).
In the root directory, paste the text file download just above.
Ensure the file is accessible via the following URL: https://yoursite.com/indexnow-key.txt. If you can see the key by visiting this URL, the setup is successful.
https://yoursite.com/indexnow-key.txt
As a developer, you likely have access to your site's source code. Open your project in your preferred code editor (such as VS Code, Sublime Text, etc.) and navigate to the root directory of your site.
In the root directory, paste the text file download in the first point.
If you use a version control system (like Git), make sure to commit and push the changes to your server. If you deploy manually, transfer the indexnow-key.txt file to the root directory of your site on the server.
indexnow-key.txt
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