❓ Frequently Asked Questions About SEO

Have questions about how SEO works for your BeNimble store? You’re not alone! Here are some common questions (and straight answers) to help you understand what’s going on behind the search results.

🔍 Why doesn’t my site show up in search engine results?

There could be a few reasons:

1. Your site is brand new

   • It takes time for search engines like Google to discover and index new websites. If your store was just launched, give it a few days.

   • You can speed things up by submitting your sitemap to Google Search Console.
     
     

2. You're still on a trial account

   • Trial stores aren’t indexed by search engines. To be discoverable online, publish your store.
     
     

3. You’ve migrated from another platform

   • If redirects from your old site weren’t set up, search engines might not know where your new content is.

   • Set up proper 301 redirects to preserve your old site’s SEO value.
     
     

4. Not enough content or keywords

   • This is the most common reason. You need to keep adding helpful, keyword-rich content that makes your store stand out.

   • A blog, detailed product descriptions, and a clear About page help a lot.
     
     

🧭 How do I check if my site has been indexed by Google?

You can check using a site search on Google:

In Google’s search bar, type: site:yourstore.com (Replace yourstore.com with your actual store domain.)

If your pages appear in the results, your site is indexed.

🕒 Reminder: It usually takes 48–72 hours after updating your site for Google to index new content. Submitting your sitemap can help prompt the process, but indexing time is not guaranteed.

🛠 How do I know if my site is optimized for SEO?

You can use free and paid tools to audit your site and identify areas to improve. A few popular options include:

• Google Search Console (free)

• Ubersuggest

• Ahrefs Webmaster Tools (free version available)

• SEMRush
  
  

These tools can show you what’s working, what needs fixing, and how you compare to other sites in your niche.

📚 Where can I learn more about SEO?

SEO is always evolving, so it’s good to stay up to date. You can learn more by exploring trusted websites like:

• Moz SEO Learning Center

• Google Search Central

• Neil Patel’s Blog

• Yoast SEO Blog
  
  

And of course, check out the rest of our BeNimble SEO articles in this section for platform-specific tips.

Need help figuring out what to do next? Reach out to our support team anytime — we’re here to help you build a store that gets noticed.