How to Fix Outdated Google Search Results for Your Website

How to Fix Outdated Google Search Results for Your Website

By Michael Turner

March 19, 2025 at 12:20 AM

When your website's latest changes aren't appearing in Google search results, it's typically because Google hasn't re-crawled your site since the updates were made. Here's how to fix this:

Request a Re-indexing via Google Search Console

  1. Submit your website to Google Search Console
  2. Request a re-crawl of your updated pages

Common Issues That Require Re-indexing:

  • New content not showing up
  • Updated content or titles missing
  • Changed meta descriptions not appearing
  • Removed content still visible in search results

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Managing Sitelinks

Sitelinks are the additional links that appear under certain Google search results. They are:

  • Automatically generated for high-traffic websites
  • Selected by Google's algorithms
  • Not directly controllable through your website

Tips for Better Indexing:

  • Use clear, descriptive page titles
  • Maintain consistent site structure
  • Ensure proper internal linking
  • Keep content fresh and relevant

For Other Search Engines:

  • Use Bing Webmaster Tools for Bing search results
  • Follow similar re-indexing processes for other search engines
  • Monitor your site's visibility across different platforms

While you can't control how quickly search engines update their results, you can influence what they display by optimizing your website's SEO elements and maintaining regular content updates.

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