Unable to find my published site via Google or going direct to site address …
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I launched my (free) site, and published a test blog yesterday. I am unable to find the site when I search (by the site’s name). My site is betherethenagain.wordpress.com
WP.com: Yes
Correct account: YesThe blog I need help with is: (visible only to logged in users)
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Google can take weeks to index a new site (and then only if there is some content there to index). I can see your site on the Interweb. The “oops” message that displays means either you haven’t published the page you wish to display on the front or you need to set the correct front page (most people choose the blog page) at Customize/Homepage settings.
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Thanks, I google searched how t o set a home page and the hits give some tutorials on the WordPress.com regarding setting a home page. They say to go to Appearance > Customize … and look for “Homepage Settings”.
However on the current version of web-based WordPress (Windows), there is no Homepage Settings to be found there. Any further pointers would be appreciated ! -
Hi there, You’ll only see that Homepage setting option in the Customizer if you’ve published a Page. https://wordpress.com/support/pages/front-page/
Since it looks like you’re just getting started, you might want to work your way through the tutorial at https://wordpress.com/learn/ There are other resources mentioned in this forum post: https://wordpress.com/forums/topic/new-to-wordpress-com-resources-to-get-started/
Rather than googling around for information on how to use your WordPress.com site, I recommend searching our support site instead: https://wordpress.com/support/
Post back here if you have other questions about this.
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Hi Justjennifer
Early this month you replied to a question I posted on WordPress forum. I followed your sage advice and now have my blog up and running. Just wanted to thank you for your help.
Trusty Trek
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Well done @trustytrek. I’m always amazed how few people say thanks when they have received help in these forums. @justjennifer probably deserves a medal as she has been helping people here for longer than anyone. Good luck with your site and happy blogging.
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I’d award medals to all of you. This is a great community. Our team loved seeing this! Thanks, all.
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