My portfolio site not showing in Google Search results

Question

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

Nancy OShea · Answer

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.

Sign up

To post, reply, or follow discussions, please sign in with your Adobe ID.

Sign in to Adobe Community

To post, reply, or follow discussions, please sign in with your Adobe ID.

Scanning file for viruses.

This file cannot be downloaded