When your site's information isn't displaying correctly in Google search results, it's typically because Google hasn't re-crawled your site since recent changes were made. Here's how to fix this issue:

Request a Re-index

1. Submit your site to Google Search Console
2. Request a re-index of your site
3. Wait for Google to process your request

Common Scenarios Requiring Re-indexing:

• New content not appearing
• Updated content or titles not showing
• Changed SEO descriptions not reflecting
• Deleted or hidden pages still visible

While you can't directly control how Google displays your site's information, you can influence it by:

• Adding proper SEO descriptions
• Optimizing page titles
• Including relevant meta descriptions
• Maintaining up-to-date content

Site Names in Search Results

Google automatically generates site names that appear at the top of search results. While your site title influences this, Google makes the final decision on display names.

Sitelinks

Sitelinks are additional links that appear below certain search results. These are:

• Generated automatically by Google
• Only appear for high-traffic sites
• Cannot be directly modified through your website
• Based on Google's assessment of site structure and user behavior

For Other Search Engines

If incorrect information appears in other search engines like Bing:

1. Use their respective webmaster tools
2. Submit a re-index request
3. Wait for the changes to take effect

Remember that search engines operate independently, and updating information across all platforms may take time.

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