Google Search Console Messages and Errors Guide

Mobile-first indexing messages indicate your site is optimized for mobile devices - this is positive and requires no action. Squarespace sites are automatically responsive across all devices.

Mobile usability alerts highlight elements that need optimization, such as:

• Clickable elements too close together
• Text too small to read
• Content wider than screen

Robots.txt errors are normal for Squarespace sites and can be ignored. Common restricted paths include:

• /search
• /config
• /api
• Tag and author pages
• Month view pages

Important crawl errors to address:

• 404 errors: Set up 301/302 redirects for deleted or moved pages
• Soft 404s: Check content for phrases like "not available" or "does not exist"
• Redirect errors: Usually related to HTTP/HTTPS transitions

Structured data warnings don't affect indexing or rich snippet eligibility. Use Google's Data Highlighter to manually tag information if needed.

For crawl issues labeled "Discovered - currently not indexed," Google has found the page but hasn't crawled it yet. This typically resolves itself over time.

If Google flags your site for deceptive behavior:

1. Verify your site with Search Console
2. Remove potentially malicious content
3. Request a site review through Google

HTML improvements notifications can generally be ignored as they don't impact site accessibility or indexing. Focus instead on core SEO practices like:

• Quality content
• Proper meta descriptions
• Clear site structure
• Mobile optimization

For persistent issues, verify your site with Google Search Console and monitor indexing status regularly. Most errors resolve automatically as Google re-crawls your site.

Remember that third-party SEO tools may provide misleading results for Squarespace sites due to the platform's built-in optimization features.

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