Skyno’s Beginner’s Guide to Crawling & Indexing
If you’ve just launched a website, one of your first goals is probably to get it seen on Google. That doesn’t happen automatically — your site needs to be discovered, crawled, and indexed by Google before it can appear in search results.
The good news? You don’t need to hire an expert to make it happen. At Skyno, we believe in empowering business owners and creators with the tools and knowledge to take control of their online presence.
Here’s a step-by-step beginner’s guide to help you get your website on Google — by yourself.
What Does It Mean to “Get on Google”?
Before we dive in, let’s break down what it actually means.
For your website to appear in Google search results, Google needs to:
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Discover your site (find it through links or submissions)
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Crawl it (scan and analyze your pages)
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Index it (store and organize your pages for search results)
If your site isn’t indexed, it won’t show up — no matter how great your content is.
Step 1: Set Up Google Search Console
Google Search Console is a free tool that lets you monitor and manage how your website appears in search.
Here’s how to get started:
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Go to Google Search Console
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Click “Start now” and sign in with your Google account
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Add your website (choose the “Domain” option for full tracking)
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Verify ownership (Google gives you several ways, like adding a DNS record or uploading a file)
Once verified, you’ll gain access to insights and tools that help you control how Google sees your site.
Step 2: Submit Your Sitemap
A sitemap is a file that lists all the important pages on your website. It helps Google understand your site structure.
If you’re using platforms like WordPress, Wix, or Shopify, your sitemap is often created automatically. Look for it at:
To submit it in Search Console:
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Go to “Sitemaps” in the left-hand menu
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Paste in your sitemap URL and click “Submit”
That’s it! Now Google knows where to look.
Step 3: Request Indexing
Google usually finds your pages on its own, but you can speed up the process by manually requesting indexing.
Here’s how:
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In Search Console, go to the URL Inspection Tool
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Enter the full URL of your page
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Click “Request Indexing”
This tells Google to crawl and (if all goes well) index that specific page.
Step 4: Make Sure Your Site Is Crawlable
Sometimes, technical settings block search engines from accessing your site.
Check these two things:
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Your robots.txt file isn’t accidentally blocking Google (e.g.,
Disallow: /) -
Your pages aren’t marked as “noindex” in the meta tags
If you’re unsure, use Google’s URL Inspection Tool — it will show whether a page is crawlable and indexable.
Step 5: Create High-Quality, Linkable Content
Getting indexed is just the beginning. To rank well, you need content that’s valuable, relevant, and link-worthy.
Some quick tips:
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Focus on answering real user questions
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Use clear headings and structure
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Optimize for mobile and fast loading
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Get backlinks from other reputable sites
Google loves websites that are useful and well-connected.
Final Thoughts from Skyno
Getting your website on Google isn’t just for developers or digital marketers. With the right steps — and the right mindset — anyone can do it.
At Skyno, we’re here to help you simplify your online growth. Whether you’re building your first website or scaling your online business, our tools and tips are designed to support your journey.
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