Glossary
IndexNow
IndexNow is an open protocol, documented at indexnow.org, that lets a publisher ping participating search engines when a URL is added, updated, or deleted. A key file on the host proves ownership. IndexNow.org lists support from Microsoft Bing, Naver, Seznam.cz, Yandex, and Yep. Google does not consume IndexNow. The Fix Report's Technical Access pillar scores crawler allow-block, sitemap, and llms.txt. It does not ping IndexNow.
Why IndexNow matters for a Fix Report
Technical Access in the Fix Report scores crawler allow-block, sitemap, and llms.txt. IndexNow is a separate ping protocol for participating engines. The report does not implement IndexNow and does not ping it. Google does not consume IndexNow.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Google use IndexNow?
No. IndexNow.org lists Bing, Naver, Seznam.cz, Yandex, and Yep. Google does not consume IndexNow pings. Google's documented change-notification path is sitemaps and Search Console. The Fix Report does not ping IndexNow.
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