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pptdgc2015
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November 6, 2021
Question

My portfolio site not showing in Google Search results

  • November 6, 2021
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Hi! My portfolio website used to show at the top of the Google search results when searching for my name, but now, without changing any settings, it doesn't show up at all in the search results, not even at the bottom. Just to give you an example, even my MySpace page shows in the first page of the search results, which I haven't used in at least 15 years.

 

If I enter site:(my website name) in Google search, it does return all of the pages of my site, so it seems that my site in indexed by Google.

 

If I go to Google search console my domain seems to be verified. It seems strange that previously it was at the top of the search result, but now not at all. Is there anything that I should try to solve the problem? Thanks

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Nancy OShea
Community Expert
Community Expert
November 6, 2021

This is not a Portfolio question per se.  Search engine optimization is a sub-specialty all it's own.  Google changes search algorithms too frequently to count.  One day you're on top, tomorrow you're not.  Also different localizations get different search results. 

 

The only sure fire way to remain on top of search engines is to advertise.  And of course optimize your web pages with plenty of relevant, keyword-rich content. See links below.

 

Hope that helps.

 

Nancy O'Shea— Product User & Community Expert
pptdgc2015
Participant
November 10, 2021

Thank you very much for the links. I will have a read through.

 

It just seems strange that my site doesn't show in Google Search Results (at all) even if I scroll through all of the pages.

Nancy OShea
Community Expert
Community Expert
November 10, 2021

How old is your Portfolio site?

How much real text content does it contain?

What's the URL?

 

Google SEO's Starter Guide

https://developers.google.com/search/docs/beginner/seo-starter-guide

 

Nancy O'Shea— Product User & Community Expert
John T Smith
Community Expert
Community Expert
November 6, 2021