As of December 10, 2024, at 8:16 AM PST, Google has fixed the indexing issues affecting some websites.
The company announced this on its Search Status Dashboard, stating:
“We fixed the issue with indexing. The start and end times will be adjusted to match the actual impact. There will be no further updates.”
With these issues resolved, website owners can have peace of mind, knowing their search rankings and visibility are no longer affected. Google will update the timing to reflect the actual impact on the affected sites.
Original Article:
Google has confirmed an ongoing indexing issue affecting its search engine.
The announcement came via the Google Search Status Dashboard on December 9 at 3:00 PM Pacific Time.
This issue impacts Google’s ability to index new content, potentially affecting search visibility for publishers and businesses worldwide.
Status Update and Timeline
At 3:38 PM PST, Google’s team issued their first official statement: ‘
“Google is investigating reports about delayed indexing in Google Search that’s affecting a small number of sites.”
Google says it will provide an update within 12 hours of the initial report.
Impact on Publishers
While Google says this issue affect “a small number of sites,” it could have significant implications for:
- News organizations relying on timely content indexation
- E-commerce sites updating product listings
- Businesses publishing time-sensitive content
What You Need To Know
The Google Search Status Dashboard, the official channel for search-related service updates, remains the primary source for following the situation’s development.
Website owners experiencing indexing delays are encouraged to:
- Monitor the Search Status Dashboard for updates
- Document any indexing issues for their properties
- Await further guidance before taking any corrective actions
See also: Website Indexing For Search Engines: How Does It Work?
Next Update Expected
Google’s next status update should arrive by early morning hours of December 10, 2024 (Pacific Time).
Search Engine Journal will continue monitoring this situation and provide updates as new information becomes available.
For the latest updates, you can visit the Google Search Status Dashboard.
Editor’s Note: This story is developing and will be updated as new information emerges.
See Past Indexing Issues:
- Google Confirms Fix To Search Indexing Problem (February 2024)
- Google Confirms Resolution Of Indexing Bug (October 2023)
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