New Blogger Blog Not Showing in Google Search, Start With These Basic Checks

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New Blogger Blog Not Showing in Google Search? Start With These Basic Checks

I still remember the first time I launched a fresh Blogger site. I hit “Publish,” felt proud for about ten minutes, then searched the blog title on Google. Nothing. Not even on page ten. It felt personal — like Google had rejected me.

If your new Blogger blog is not appearing in Google search results, don’t panic. In most cases, it’s not a penalty, not a ban, and not some mysterious algorithm conspiracy. It’s usually something simple. Let’s go through the fundamentals — the checks I personally run every time I publish a new blog.

1. Check If Your Blog Is Actually Indexed

Before assuming the worst, verify whether Google has indexed your site at all.

Use the Site Operator

Go to Google and type:

site:yourdomain.blogspot.com

If nothing appears, your blog is likely not indexed yet.

Use Google Search Console (Non-Negotiable)

If you are serious about blogging, Google Search Console is not optional. It’s mandatory.

Submit your blog to Google Search Console and verify ownership. Then:

• Submit your sitemap (usually: /sitemap.xml)
• Inspect your homepage URL
• Request indexing manually

If Google crawls your website but doesn’t index it, read this related breakdown: Why Google Crawls Your Website But Doesn’t Index It.

2. Make Sure Your Blog Is Not Blocking Search Engines

This sounds basic, but I’ve seen it happen more than once — including to myself.

In Blogger Dashboard:

• Go to Settings → Privacy
• Make sure "Visible to search engines" is turned ON

If this is off, Google won’t index your site. Simple as that.

Custom Robots.txt and Header Tags

If you enabled custom robots settings without understanding them, you might be blocking indexing.

Check:

• Settings → Crawlers and Indexing
• Ensure no "noindex" tag is applied to homepage or posts

Honest opinion? If you are new, don’t touch advanced robots settings until your traffic justifies it.

3. Your Blog Is Indexed — But You Still Can’t “Find” It

Here’s something most beginners misunderstand:

Indexed does not mean ranked.

If your blog is new, has no backlinks, and covers competitive topics, it won’t appear just because it exists.

Ask Yourself:

• Is my content actually answering something specific?
• Am I targeting long-tail keywords?
• Is this topic already dominated by authority sites?

When I first started, I wrote broad titles like “How to Make Money Online.” That was naïve. Competing against massive domains with zero authority is unrealistic.

Instead, narrow it:

• “How to Make Money Online With Blogger as a Beginner”
• “Step-by-Step Google AdSense Setup for Blogger 2026”

For monetization guidance, see:

• Google AdSense Blog Monetization Guide
• Blogging Tricks: How to Make Money
• Effective Ways to Earn from Blogging

4. Your Content Might Be Too Thin (Yes, Even If It Feels “Long”)

Google does not index pages just because they are 1,000 words long.

It looks for:

• Original perspective
• Search intent alignment
• Clear structure (H2, H3)
• Internal linking
• User value

I once wrote five articles in a single day thinking volume would solve everything. None of them ranked. When I slowed down and added:

• Real examples
• Specific mistakes
• Practical screenshots explanations
• Clear problem-solution formatting

Indexing and impressions improved within weeks.

5. Internal Linking Is Not Optional

If your blog has only one article, Google sees no structure.

Create topical relationships between posts. For example:

• Blogger Tips & Secrets to Success
• How to Start a Blog & Its Benefits

Think of it like building roads between houses. If no roads exist, Google’s crawler has no clear path.

6. New Domain? Time Is a Factor

Here’s the uncomfortable truth: sometimes nothing is wrong.

New blogs often need:

• Consistent publishing
• Some external signals (shares, mentions)
• A few weeks of crawl activity

We want instant visibility. Google operates on trust accumulation.

My Honest Take

If you launched your blog three days ago and expect page-one results, that expectation is the real problem — not Google. I learned that the hard way.

7. Technical Cleanliness Checklist

• Blog visibility enabled
• Search Console verified
• Sitemap submitted
• No accidental noindex
• Mobile-friendly template
• Fast loading speed
• Clear niche focus

SEO is rarely about one big mistake. It’s usually about five small overlooked details.

Final Thoughts: Diagnose Before You Panic

When your new Blogger blog cannot be found in Google, resist emotional conclusions. Run diagnostics.

In most cases, it’s one of these:

• Not indexed yet
• Blocked accidentally
• No authority signals
• Too broad keyword targeting
• Impatience

If you treat blogging like a long-term asset instead of a lottery ticket, your decisions become calmer and smarter.

And sometimes, the real fix isn’t technical. It’s strategic.