Hello, we apologize for the issue you are facing with the Google Indexing API. The 404 Not Found error typically occurs when a URL that Googlebot is trying to access does not exist. This can happen if the page has been removed, the URL is incorrect, or there are broken links pointing to the non-existent page.
To address this issue, you can follow these steps:
- Check the URL: Ensure that the URL you are submitting to the Indexing API is correct and points to an existing page on your website.
- Redirect Removed Pages: If the page has been moved, create a 301 redirect from the old URL to the new one. This helps preserve any link equity from the old URL. You can refer to our guide on how to do this here.
- Fix Broken Links: Check internal and external links pointing to the missing page and update them accordingly. If possible, reach out to the sites linking to your deleted pages and request an update to the correct URL.
- Create a Custom 404 Page: Design a user-friendly 404 page that guides visitors to helpful content on your site.
If you continue to experience issues, please reply to this ticket, and a human agent from the Rank Math Support team will assist you further. Thank you for raising this concern!
Sources:
How to Fix Indexing Issues in Google Search Console » Rank Math
But for checking I submit article link or even domain main URl, it does not work. How I can troublshoot that error is from plugin or from google cloud?
Hello,
Could you please share the URL you are submitting and the status in your Rank Math Instant Indexing section? You can upload screenshots using this tool and add the link here.
Meanwhile, please follow the steps religiously in our guide as it has worked with many of our users. You may be missing a step during the process:
https://rankmath.com/blog/google-indexing-api/
Looking forward to helping you.
Hello,
To fix the issue, please make sure the service account is listed as the Owner of the site in the Search Console.
Please follow the steps illustrated here to solve the issue:
https://rankmath.com/blog/google-indexing-api/#403-permission-denied
This is one of the most common issues when setting up the Instant Indexing plugin.
If that doesn’t work for you, please remove the plugin, then install and configure it again by following the steps religiously.
Looking forward to helping you.
Hello,
Since we did not hear back from you for 15 days, we are assuming that you found the solution. We are closing this support ticket.
If you still need assistance or any other help, please feel free to open a new support ticket, and we will be more than happy to assist.
Thank you.
