google-indexing-script
Web and SaaS
seo tool
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How HN took it
1 positive, 6 neutral or asking, 0 mixed, 10 critical, out of 17 comments about the project. Thread score -0.47.
Idea: 1 for, 9 againstExecution: 0 for, 1 against
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What HN said
Objections
Abuses the Indexing API, which is meant only for job postings and similar content
From 4 comments
This script abuses the Indexing API which is intended for job posting and other specific purposes. https://developers.google.com/search/apis/indexing-api/v3/quickstart Use at…
xnx on HNMight simply not work for your website: > Currently, the Indexing API can only be used to crawl pages with either JobPosting or BroadcastEvent embedded in a VideoObject. I wanted…
ldoughty on HNFrom Indexing API documentation: > Currently, the Indexing API can only be used to crawl pages with either `JobPosting` or `BroadcastEvent` embedded in a `VideoObject`. So this…
ahmedfromtunis on HNEither way, this is clearly abusing the API by using it for things that it wasn't intended for. The only outcome I can see from this is a) contributing to the rise of spam and b)…
ahmedfromtunis on HN
Indexing does not guarantee ranking or indexation
From 2 comments
"to get your site indexed" => a nonsense claim + this technique might make engines aware of your content, but doesn't guarantee indexation whatsoever.
nhggfu on HNThis is not a boost, Index != Ranking
goenning on HN
Could degrade the API for legitimate users and fuel spam
From 2 comments
The annoying thing about this is that it will ruin this feature for everyone else. I, and many others, use this for requesting to index time sensitive content.
adaboese on HNEither way, this is clearly abusing the API by using it for things that it wasn't intended for. The only outcome I can see from this is a) contributing to the rise of spam and b)…
ahmedfromtunis on HN
Sitemap submission in Search Console already does this
From 3 comments
Is this any different from logging into the Google search console and submitting your sitemap/index request?
mortallywounded on HNI just submit a sitemap URL to Google Search Console Tools. Is this any different?
leros on HNor just submit a sitemap.xml via google console.
cranberryturkey on HN
Questions
How is this different from submitting a sitemap in Search Console?
From 2 comments
Is this any different from logging into the Google search console and submitting your sitemap/index request?
mortallywounded on HNI just submit a sitemap URL to Google Search Console Tools. Is this any different?
leros on HN
Alternatives named
Submitting a sitemap via Google Search Console
From 3 comments
Is this any different from logging into the Google search console and submitting your sitemap/index request?
mortallywounded on HNor just submit a sitemap.xml via google console.
cranberryturkey on HNEh, you can get google to index your site by just submitting a site map, it just takes a little longer.
RobotToaster on HN
Paid SaaS indexing services
From 1 comment
The only possible outcome if for them to shutdown this API or make it work as documented. There's already at least 10+ SaaS offering this as service.
goenning on HN