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Blogging 101, Techy Geek, The Water Cooler · April 21, 2011

Dear Google: Please “find” my site


For weeks now, I noticed that when I received my Google Alerts in my inbox, they failed to show any of my blog posts. This has happened before for a few days, but usually they return. But for almost a month, there were none of the blog posts I wrote in my alerts, so I knew something was wrong.

I was told to check my Google Webmaster Tools and noticed that when I checked the bots (those pesky things that crawl your site and actually list your content on Google), it kept getting an unreachable error. Over 300 of them.

So there was a problem with the Google bots reaching my site. After checking my site map and seeing everything was in order, I didn’t know why my site wasn’t indexing in Google—and why the bots weren’t getting through.

I tried to Google several of my blog posts (under their exact title) and nothing.

It was if my website disappeared on Google.

So then someone suggested I check my WordPress. Which was version 2.8.1.

A version that was out some several months ago. I tried to get the new version 3.1.1 on my site but it kept timing out. I finally had to contact my hosting company to install it for me.

And voila! When I sent the Google bots to crawl my site, it found “success”. No more unreachable errors.

So the moral of this story is always make sure you update your WordPress for your site to work at its optimum performance. I learned my lesson the hard way, so don’t let this happen to you!

Do you have any WordPress horror stories due to user error to share? Let’s chat!


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Comments

  1. candy @ Mommypalooza says

    April 21, 2011 at 4:16 pm

    This is why i use Typepad. I love that their service continually monitors and updates the blog’s sitemaps, etc. and submits things to Google. I have heard people rave about WordPress too though so it’s good that you posted this for WP users! 🙂

    Reply
    • The Cubicle Chick says

      April 21, 2011 at 6:58 pm

      Candy, I have a very good friend who uses Typepad and she loves it. I have never used it before but most other systems are easier to use than WP. Thanks for posting. And Happy belated birthday to your son 🙂

      Reply
  2. Raijean says

    April 21, 2011 at 4:21 pm

    Great information….

    Reply
  3. Vivica Shade says

    April 21, 2011 at 6:09 pm

    Ahhhh! This is probably why your site wasn’t showing up in Internet Explorer a couple of weeks ago when I told you I couldn’t access it in IE, but could in Firefox. Now when I try to access it from IE, it shows up. 🙂

    Reply
    • The Cubicle Chick says

      April 21, 2011 at 6:57 pm

      Thanks for commenting, Vivica. I don’t think this Google bot issue had anything to do with that at all. No matter what WP I use, you should see my site. But I am glad that it is now working for you. I appreciate your readership and didn’t want to lose you as a reader.

      Reply
  4. Margaret Makewell says

    April 21, 2011 at 6:53 pm

    Happened to me too a while back – I then updated WordPress and they come back but I didn’t make the connection – thought it was just because I had been slack. Good post Danyelle

    Reply
    • The Cubicle Chick says

      April 21, 2011 at 7:00 pm

      Thanks Margaret. I learned my lesson for sure! Thanks for commenting.

      Reply
  5. Steve Rice says

    April 21, 2011 at 10:53 pm

    This is a great tip. I’m a newer blogger and have only used WP 3…but it’s going to be a good motivator not to postpone updating WP versions when they become available.

    Reply
    • The Cubicle Chick says

      April 22, 2011 at 12:37 am

      Thanks for commenting, Steve. And yes, do not let this happen to you. LOL.

      Reply
  6. Diana Simon says

    April 22, 2011 at 3:04 am

    Thanks for sharing that! I have recently just updated my plugins but not the latest version of WordPress. I have read some people were having problems with the new version and therefore, my fear. Glad to hear that your transition was smooth. I will take your advice and pay someone to do the upgrade. It clearly shows how important it is to be updated.

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  7. Ryan Biddulph says

    April 22, 2011 at 11:33 am

    Hi Danyelle,

    I must thank you on two counts.

    One – Awesome post with great insight. Well written and helpful.

    Two – I didn’t know the hosting company could set up your blog? Or that I could do the upgrade with 1 or 2 simple clicks? Crazy! I’ve been avoiding upgrading my WP blog for literally over 2 years now, because I had no clue how to do it manually and didn’t know how simple it was.

    One day later I’m upgraded with plenty of neat SEO plug-ins and other stuff.

    Thanks so much Danyelle! Enjoy your weekend.

    RB

    Reply
  8. Kim Wolterman says

    May 3, 2011 at 1:32 pm

    Okay, I’m going to be brave and state that I have never updated my WordPress blog. Why? I am afraid something will happen to the layout and/or all the information that is on the current site. Is the info backed up somewhere, or do I need to do it myself? You see why I need Bloggers Bootcamp? I’m going over to Show Me the Blog to sign up!

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A rooftop situation is always a good idea! Recentl A rooftop situation is always a good idea! Recently, I was invited to a Happy Hour of bites and beats at @angadartshotel’s @artbar.stl and when I say the food, drinks, and the vibe were necessary during these stressful times. I see another visit soon in my future. Cheers! 🥂
April photo dump. And things of that nature. ✨✨
Are we twinning or nah? 😂😂😂 Are we twinning or nah? 😂😂😂
4/10 should be declared a national holiday because 4/10 should be declared a national holiday because on this day a king was born! Happy birthday, son. Love you more than words can say! 🎉🎉🎉
May we continue to have crazy/fun adventures toget May we continue to have crazy/fun adventures together. You deserve an overflow of serendipity, and all the joy I can provide. Still celebrating—Happy Birthday, Mommy! 🎉🎉🎉
Worked hard all week so we deserved a little treat Worked hard all week so we deserved a little treat. ✌🏾
My novel ‘A Clermont Lane Wedding’ is certainl My novel ‘A Clermont Lane Wedding’ is certainly not biographical, but there are traces of my life all up and down this book (hint hint). It’s a perfect Spring Break read!

It’s got romance, intrigue, a little mystery, and a family legacy on the line. On sale on Amazon, eBooks and paperback, link in bio.
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