Deleted media still shows up on google
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Hi, I have deleted a submission form from my media library and added an updated one (with a different name and URL) but when I google the name, the old submission form shows up and I can access it. How is this possible if I have deleted it from my library?
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Hello there,
What is the URL of the media item that you require assistance with exactly?
Many thanks.
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Hello
Please share your site URL in question, so we can take a closer look and help. Also, share with us the screenshot of the issue deleted images that are showing in google.
Regards:
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Click to access Ovine-Sheep_scab_ELISA_submission-form2017.pdf
This is the URL that shows up when I google search but this form has been deleted from my wordpress media library
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Hi there,
It appears that the old page is still cached in Google. To remove it, you can follow these instructions:
https://support.google.com/webmasters/answer/9689846?hl=en
If you need more help regarding this it’s best to post in the WordPress.org support forum:
https://wordpress.org/support/forums/
The forum you have posted is for the WordPress.com hosting platform which is different than the WordPress software that your site is using. You can learn more about these differences here:
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