Being Found on Google

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    lucarobadeyda8019fc4a · Member ·

    My website still is not able to be found on google, even after I have verified it and waited a while for google to index it. Why is this? Do I need to pay for my own domain name?

    WP.com: Yes
    Jetpack: No
    Correct account: Yes

    The blog I need help with is: (visible only to logged in users)

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    dragstor · Member ·

    Hello! 👋🏼

    It may take 4–6 weeks for Google to index your site, but there are a few things that you can do to help.

    • Write often. The more posts that you write, the more there is for Google to find!
    • Practice good SEO habits
    WP
    Search Engines and SEO (Search Engine Optimization)
    in WordPress.com Support
    7 min read
    WordPress.com is very search-engine-friendly by default. However, you may decide to perform additional optimization for your site or blog to control how your visitors find you through search engines. This guide covers tips for Search Engine Optimization, referred to as SEO for short. Appear in Search Engines SEO refers to techniques you can use to help ensure that your site ranks high in t

    Speaking of the SEO, you might want to consider using a custom domain for your site. However, to be able to use it as a primary site address, you must upgrade your site to any paid plan (then, you can claim a free domain for the first year!)

    Using a custom domain will definitely improve your site ranking.

    For example, you can check the most popular plan, the Premium plan:

    You can compare the features of our plans by navigating to https://wordpress.com/plans/lucarobadey0.wordpress.com and by clicking on the “Compare plans” button (below the pricing table).

    If you like, you can share your site goals with us, and we’ll be able to provide some suggestions 😊

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