Website not found in Google? Here's 3 Quick Fixes
Let’s be honest — it’s gutting when you’ve poured time into your website and it still doesn’t show up on Google.
Leah felt the same. She’d finally got her beauty site looking just right — logo done, photos on point, services all listed. But no matter what she searched, it was nowhere to be seen. “I thought once it was live, it’d just… work,” she said. Sound familiar?
Here’s the truth: most websites don’t rank because of a few simple (but fixable) things. Not in a fluffy way. In a real, practical way. And you don’t need to be “techy” to sort them out. Even optimising your blog content can give you a solid boost — and it's easier than you might think.
In this article, you’ll learn:
How to check if Google can even see your site
Where your keywords actually need to go
You’ll be back on Google’s radar in no time.
1. Make Sure Google Can Actually See Your Website
Here’s the truth — sometimes your site’s not ranking because Google literally can’t see it.
Tony found this out the hard way. He launched his new plumbing website, waited a week, then googled “emergency plumber Benfleet” every day for a fortnight. Nothing. Not even on page 5. Turns out, the site wasn’t indexed at all.
Sound familiar?
Before you tweak a single thing, check if your website’s even showing up. Go to Google and type:
site:yourdomain.co.uk
(Replace with your actual domain — no spaces.)
If no pages show up, it means Google hasn’t found or listed your site yet. Good news? It’s an easy fix.
✅ Submit your sitemap to Google
Head to Google Search Console. (It’s free and brilliant — you just need a Google account.)
Inside, you’ll find a place to add your sitemap. Most website builders like Wix, Squarespace or WordPress create one automatically — it’s usually at yourdomain.co.uk/sitemap.xml. Add that link into Search Console and hit submit.
Done.
🚫 Check your site isn’t accidentally blocking Google
Some websites (especially new ones or template sites) have a sneaky little file called robots.txt that can block Google from crawling your pages.
Ask your web designer, or if you’re brave, type in:
yourdomain.co.uk/robots.txt
If you see something like Disallow: /, that’s your culprit. Remove it, republish, and resubmit your site to Google.
Here’s your action step:
Check if your site’s indexed using site:yourdomain.co.uk. If not, get yourself on Google Search Console today. It takes 10 minutes, tops.
2. Fix Your Keyword Basics
Let’s be honest — keywords sound more complicated than they are.
You don’t need a fancy SEO tool or a hundred-page strategy doc. You just need to know what your ideal customer is typing into Google… and then use those words in the right places.
Leah used to guess. One day it was “lash extensions Grays”. The next it was “beauty salon near me”. Her homepage had a bit of everything — and nothing was ranking. Once she picked one clear keyword per page, things started clicking.
🎯 One page = one main keyword
Think of each page like a signpost. If you’ve got five arrows pointing in five directions, no one knows where to go.
Pick one keyword that makes sense for that specific page. Your home page might be “plumber in Benfleet”. Your facial page might be “dermaplaning Grays”. Keep it simple and local.
Then put that phrase in a few key spots:
Page title
Web address (URL)
First heading (H1)
First paragraph of text
That’s it. No stuffing. No repeating it 27 times. Just clear signals.
📝 Want to practise? Write a list post
One of the easiest ways to play with keywords — especially for blog content — is a list post.
Think: “5 Reasons Your Boiler’s Making That Weird Noise” or “3 Ways to Get Glowing Skin Without Filters”.
It’s quick, it’s scannable, and it naturally fits in your keyword. Win-win.
If you need a hand getting started, this guide is a cracker: How to Write a List Post for Your Local Business. Proper step-by-step stuff, no faff.
Here’s your action step:
Pick one page on your site. Choose one clear keyword for it. Then go tweak your page title, heading, and intro. Small steps. Done often.
3. Build Internal Links That Actually Help
Here’s the truth — most small business websites have zero internal links. Or they’ve got a few random ones thrown in that don’t actually do anything.
Tony had six pages on his site. All floating about like lost socks in the wash. Not one of them linked to another. Once we connected them properly — homepage to services, services to blog, blog back to contact — Google (and customers) suddenly knew where to go.
🔗 What even are internal links?
They're the little links you add to your text that point to another page on your own website. Like this one: Why Internal Linking Is So Important for Blogging.
Think of them like conversation threads. They help your readers (and Google) follow your train of thought.
And no — you don’t need to overthink it. You're not trying to be clever. Just helpful.
💡 Where should you add them?
Start with your homepage. Make sure it links clearly to your main services or key pages.
Then go into each service page. Can you link to a related blog post? A testimonial? Your contact form?
When writing blogs, always ask:
“What else might someone want to read next?”
That’s your internal link.
A great example? If you're writing a post about blogging for beginners, you could point people to this fab guide: What Is Blogging (And Why Should You Bother)?
Or if you're teaching people how to blog smarter, point to this gem: How to Optimise Your Blog Content
See how easy it is to link your content together.
🧠 Use anchor text that actually makes sense
Anchor text = the words you highlight for your link. Don't write “click here”. That tells Google nothing.
Write: “learn how to optimise your blog content” or “read our beginner’s guide to blogging”. Simple. Clear. Helpful.
Here’s your action step:
Open one page or blog post on your site. Add two internal links to other pages that make sense. That’s it. You’re officially building structure — and trust — with Google.
Final Thoughts
Getting your website to rank can feel like a mystery wrapped in a tech problem.
But it’s usually just a few simple things getting in the way.
First, make sure Google can actually see your site.
Then, sort your keywords so every page has a clear purpose.
And finally, connect your pages properly with helpful internal links.
You don’t need a marketing degree. Or a 12-week SEO course. Just small, doable steps. Done often.
If you're ready to take your next one, this post is a cracking place to start: How to Optimise Your Blog Content. It’ll help you squeeze more juice from every word you’ve already written.
You've got this. And we're right here with you.
Sarah x
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