What does 'Crawled — currently not indexed' mean?

It means Google was able to crawl the page, but decided not to index it (yet). This usually happens when the page looks low-value, duplicative, thin, or unclear compared to other pages.

No. It’s not a penalty. It’s a quality/priority decision. The fix is to make the page clearer, more unique, and easier to understand, then request indexing.

How do I fix it on Squarespace?

Strengthen the page’s topic focus, improve headings, add unique content and FAQs, ensure internal links point to it, avoid duplicates, then request indexing in Google Search Console.

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Search Console status

Crawled,
not indexed.

If Google Search Console says “Crawled — currently not indexed”, Google found the page, crawled it, and decided it wasn’t worth indexing (yet).

This is fixable. You make the page clearer, more unique, and easier to trust.

Fix it step-by-step Squarespace SEO basics

If you haven’t run a basic content audit yet, start here: Website Audit Checklist.

Meaning

What it means (in plain English)

Google does not index every page it crawls. This status usually means one of these is true:

• The page looks too thin or generic.
• The page looks duplicative of another page.
• The page is not clearly about one topic.
• The page has weak internal links (Google sees it as low priority).
• The page is new and hasn’t earned attention yet.

Fix

How to fix “Crawled — not indexed” (in order)

Do not “wait it out” blindly. Make the page obviously useful, then request indexing.

1Topic

Make the page about one clear topic

Google indexes pages that have a clear purpose. Rename headings to match the topic.

Pass if: • The H1 names the topic plainly. • Subheadings support the same topic. • The URL slug matches the topic. Fail if: • “Welcome” or generic branding headlines. • Mixed topics (SEO + branding + mindset + services) all on one page.

2Uniqueness

Add content that can’t be copied from anywhere

Unique = your examples, your checklists, your exact steps, your templates.

Do this: • Add a short numbered process (5–9 steps). • Add a “common mistakes” section. • Add a small FAQ (3–6 questions). • Add 1–2 examples with specifics. Avoid: • Long vibes paragraphs. • Generic advice you’ve seen on 50 blogs.

3Proof

Add proof signals and specificity

Google (and AI summaries) prefer pages that feel credible and grounded.

Proof signals you can add today: • “Who this is for” and “Who this isn’t for” • Clear definitions • Links to related pages on your site (supporting content) • A short “what to do next” CTA

Proof formats here: Proof & Credibility.

4Links

Build internal links to the page

Orphan pages get ignored. Your site should “vote” for the page by linking to it.

Minimum internal linking: • Link to this page from your homepage footer • Link to it from 2–3 related pages • Add a “Related pages” section that points to it

5Request

Request indexing the right way

After you improve the page, ask Google to re-check it.

Google Search Console: • URL Inspection → paste the URL → Test Live URL • If OK → Request indexing Then wait and re-check coverage in a few days.

Fastest win (for small business sites)

If you want this page to get indexed, don’t make it poetic. Make it structured: definitions, steps, checklist, FAQ, and internal links. That’s what Google can understand fast.

Next: if you’re fighting duplicates, fix canonicals here: Duplicate Without User-Selected Canonical (Squarespace).

Want me to rewrite the page so it gets indexed?

Request a clarity review.

If you want the “here’s why Google ignored this page + here’s the rewrite” plan, request a clarity review.

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