Blog doesn't appear in internet search
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Why doesn’t my blog show in a general search on the internet for Weet-bix? Other WordPress blogs appear in a search for Weet-bix.
The blog I need help with is: (visible only to logged in users)
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Apologies it’s not protected, just the one post you have on there is protected, but still that won’t get cataloged, and your blog is a day old, it takes time for Google to pick up new sites.
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I visited you site and was greeted by a single password protected post. I found that to be off-putting rather than welcoming.
On the bottom of your Admin page you will find a link to the Learn WordPress.com blogging Tutorial prepared by Staff. http://learn.wordpress.com/
The support documentation is all found at the Support link http://en.support.wordpress.com which is also on the bottom of your Admin page.
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Search engines only index public information. In order to get indexed, you must provide public information. Lots of it.
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I don’t know what you mean by “public information.” I want my blog to be available to the public but I don’t want anyone to be able to alter it.
I think I just have to wait a little longer for google to get it, don’t I?
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No.
You need to remove the Password protection. Google can’t see past it. Just make a regular Public blog. Nobody but you will be able to alter the contents unless you make a weak and obvious password or add them as Authors or Editors.
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You have only one post and you marked it as a password protected post so only those who have the password can read it. In order to create traffic flwo to your blog ditch the idea of having password protected posts and start publishing posts frequently. These are ten factors that tend to expedite indexing of content by search engines.
Here are 25 basic steps to take to increase traffic to your blog:
1. Structure a reader and search engine blog;
2. In blogging content is king create unique, high quality content so publish fresh content frequently;
3. Learn basic SEO so you can use keywords effectively and apply basic SEO to your headlines, blog and posts;
Search engine optimization (SEO) is the process of improving the visibility of a website or a web page in search engines via the “natural” or un-paid (“organic” or “algorithmic”) search results.
4. Make your blog posts look professional;
5. Create at least 4-6 pillar posts and continue to create pillar posts;
Pillar posts are also referred to as flagship content. Pillar posts are comprehensive posts that offer great value to readers as the contents are timeless in nature. They define you as having authority in the niche you blog in.
6. Select and link to appropriate anchor text;
7. Leave meaningful comments on related blogs and encourage comments on your own blog;
8. Develop relationships with other bloggers so you can build a blog readers’ community around your own blog;
9. Support the blog centered communities on related blogs by commenting on them and promoting posts from them;
10. Link to authoritative sources in your posts;
11. Deep link to your earlier related posts in your new posts;
12. Assign appropriate categories and tag your posts with care;
13. Link to related authoritative blogs in your blogroll;
14. Provide RSS feeds for subscribers;
RSS (Rich Site Summary or really simple syndication) is a format for delivering regularly changing web content. Many news-related sites, weblogs and other online publishers syndicate their content as an RSS Feed to whoever wants it.
15. Having a well designed theme is important, evaluate your theme for effectiveness, and if required, create a new header, make improvements or replace your theme and reduce page loading time;
16. Avoid cluttering your blog with widgets that lack reader value and slow page loading time;
17. Buy your own domain and domain mapping;
18. Verify your blog with the three big search engines.
19. Get organized, use an online to do list by developing a blogging workflow;
20. Join social networks and social media sites like Facebook and use Twitter, Friendfeed and other Free RSS directories to promote your blog posts;
21. Promote your blog through social networks, online groups, and selected directories;
22. Develop a social media time management strategy and stick to it;
23. Submit your latest pillar article to a blog carnival;
24. Become a guest blogger on sites with higher page rank than your own site.
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I want my blog to be available to the public but I don’t want anyone to be able to alter it.
No one can alter it without access to your Dashboard.
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Oh, my goodness. Thank you all for your help. I work more than full-time and will never be able to do all that you advise, but I will edit my blog and then remove the password protection. I didn’t have any idea that password protection would block the blog. All I wanted to do with the blog was correct some very erroneous information that is “out there,” concerning my father and Weet-Bix. I will get my son, who is a computer tekkie to help me. Thank you again. You’ve been wonderful.
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