If your podcast isn't showing up in Google search results, it’s likely due to how Google’s indexing process works. While it’s up to Google whether or not your podcast appears, there are several steps you can take to improve its chances of being indexed and found in search results:
- Submit Your Podcast Website to Google Search Console:
Submitting your website to Google Search Console helps Google discover and index your podcast more effectively. Here’s how to do it:
Manage your sitemaps using the Sitemaps report - Promote Your Podcast Through Other Channels:
Increasing your podcast's visibility through social media, websites, and other platforms can drive more traffic and engagement. Higher traffic can lead to better indexing by Google, so promoting your podcast through these channels is key. - Monitor and Manage Your Site Using Google Search Console:
Once your podcast site is submitted to Google Search Console, you can track how Google is indexing your content. It also allows you to troubleshoot any potential issues and optimize your site further. Learn more about managing your site:
Get started with Google Search Console
Add a website property to Search Console
By following these steps, you can help improve your podcast’s chances of appearing in Google search results. While indexing is ultimately controlled by Google, these actions can increase your podcast’s visibility.