Ensuring Your eMerchantClub Magento Website Is Search Engine Indexable
Introduction: Your Site Is Searchable and Indexable
As an eMerchantClub member, your website is built on Magento 2 and configured with search engine optimization (SEO) in mind. By default, your site is fully searchable and ready to be indexed by search engines like Google.
We’ve taken care of the essential settings to make sure that your site is visible in search results, allowing potential customers to find your products. Everything is already in place for your site to be indexed—but if you want to see it for yourself or perform a quick check, here’s how you can confirm that your website is being indexed and troubleshoot any concerns.
Step 1: Understanding Your XML Sitemap
The XML sitemap is a file that lists all the important URLs on your website. It helps search engines understand your site structure and locate key pages, like product categories and individual product listings. This is an essential tool in making sure search engines like Google can easily crawl and index your website.
How to Access Your Sitemap:
If you want to double-check your sitemap, you can access it by typing the following URL in your browser:
bashCopy codewebsitename.com/sitemaps/sitemap.xml
(Replace websitename.com with your actual domain name)
For example:
bashCopy codemycoolshop.com/sitemaps/sitemap.xml
What You Will See:
- A list of URLs showing various sections of your website (like categories, product pages, and CMS pages).
- This sitemap tells search engines where to find and index important pages.
Rest assured, this sitemap ensures your site is being indexed and searchable by search engines. However, if you ever feel the need to verify, this is a good place to start.
Step 2: Troubleshooting Indexing in Magento 2 Backend
While everything is set up for your site to be indexed, you can still verify or adjust some settings in your Magento 2 backend. These settings are where search engine-related configurations are managed.
How to Access XML Sitemap Settings in Magento 2:
If you’d like to check the sitemap settings, here’s how:
- Log into your Magento 2 Admin Dashboard.
- Navigate to Stores > Configuration.
- Under the Catalog section, click XML Sitemap.
This section includes options for:
- Categories Options
- Products Options
- CMS Pages Options
- Generation Settings
- Sitemap File Limits
- Search Engine Submission Settings
What You Can Adjust (If Needed):
- Categories Options: Manage how frequently category pages are updated in the sitemap.
- Products Options: Define how often product pages are updated in the sitemap.
- CMS Pages Options: Similar controls for static pages (like blogs).
- Generation Settings: Ensure the sitemap is automatically updated based on your settings.
- Sitemap File Limits: Control the maximum size of each sitemap file.
- Search Engine Submission Settings: This ensures the sitemap is submitted automatically to search engines for proper indexing.
These settings allow fine-tuning, but the default configuration is designed for optimal performance, so you typically don’t need to make changes unless you have specific requirements.
Step 3: Additional Troubleshooting Tips
If you’re curious about your site’s indexing status or want to perform some checks, here are a few simple steps:
- Is Your Sitemap Accessible?
- Ensure your XML sitemap is reachable at the URL:
websitename.com/sitemaps/sitemap.xml. - If you don’t see the correct content or encounter an error, contact eMerchantClub support.
- Ensure your XML sitemap is reachable at the URL:
- Manually Submit Sitemap to Google Search Console
- If you’re concerned about search engine indexing, you can manually submit your sitemap through Google Search Console.
- Log in to Google Search Console and submit your sitemap URL:
websitename.com/sitemaps/sitemap.xml.
Step 4: Setting Up Google Search Console on Magento 2
Google Search Console is a powerful tool that allows you to monitor your site’s performance in Google search results, submit sitemaps, and troubleshoot any issues related to indexing.
How to Set Up Google Search Console:
- Create a Google Search Console Account:
- Go to Google Search Console and log in using your Google account.
- Click on Add a Property and enter your website’s URL. Be sure to select the exact match for your URL, including “https” if applicable (e.g.,
https://websitename.com).
- Verify Your Website:
- Google Search Console requires verification to confirm that you own the domain.
- Choose the HTML Tag verification method.
- Google will provide you with a meta tag that looks like this:phpCopy code
<meta name="google-site-verification" content="your_verification_code" />
- Add the HTML Meta Tag to Magento 2:
- Log into your Magento 2 Admin Panel.
- Navigate to Content > Design > Configuration.
- Select the store view where you want to add the verification tag by clicking Edit.
- Scroll down to the HTML Head section.
- In the Scripts and Style Sheets box, paste the HTML meta tag provided by Google.
- Click Save Configuration.
- Verify the Property in Google Search Console:
- Go back to Google Search Console and click Verify.
- Once verified, you will be able to access the Search Console dashboard for your website.
Submitting Your Sitemap to Google Search Console:
Once your site is verified, you can submit your sitemap to Google:
- In the Google Search Console dashboard, select your property.
- Navigate to Sitemaps on the left-hand menu.
- In the Add a new sitemap field, enter the URL for your sitemap, which is typically:bashCopy code
websitename.com/sitemaps/sitemap.xml - Click Submit.
Conclusion
Your eMerchantClub Magento website is already optimized for search engines. The default settings ensure that your site is searchable and indexable, allowing it to appear in search results. If you’d like to check or confirm these settings, the steps above will help you do so.
Everything is in place for your website to perform well in search engines, but if you ever need additional help or adjustments, feel free to contact eMerchantClub support!