Overview
If your AdvocateHub platform is showing up in search engine results against your wishes, it's likely due to the lack of specific instructions given to search engine crawlers, such as a `robots.txt` file or meta tags on your web pages. This issue can be resolved by adjusting a setting within your AdvocateHub platform to make it unsearchable by search engines.
Solution
Follow these steps to make your platform unsearchable by search engines like Google and Bing:
- Navigate to Settings > Advocate Program > Elevate Branding menu.
- Uncheck the 'Make Hub indexable by search engines like Google' checkbox.
Please note that your platform will not be removed from search results immediately. It can take weeks for Google and other search engines to remove it from their index.
Summary
By adjusting a setting within your AdvocateHub platform, you can make your platform unsearchable by search engines. However, please be aware that it can take some time for search engines to remove your platform from their index.
FAQ
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Why is my AdvocateHub platform showing up in search engine results?
Your platform may be showing up in search results because there are no specific instructions given to search engine crawlers to not index your site. This can be resolved by adjusting a setting within your AdvocateHub platform. -
How long will it take for my platform to be removed from search engine results?
It can take weeks for search engines to remove your platform from their index. -
Can I make my platform searchable by search engines again in the future?
Yes, you can make your platform searchable again by rechecking the 'Make Hub indexable by search engines like Google' checkbox in your AdvocateHub settings.