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How IndexNow on Bing Works Automatically in Newsifier

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Written by Support Newsifier
Updated over 2 weeks ago

What Is IndexNow?

IndexNow is a protocol developed by search engines like Bing that lets websites instantly notify them whenever content is added, updated, or deleted. This helps search engines index your content more quickly and efficiently.

Instead of waiting for search engines to discover changes on your site through crawling, IndexNow lets us tell them immediately when something changes.

How It Works in Our System

Good news: you don’t have to do anything to activate IndexNow. We’ve built it directly into our CMS and it’s enabled by default for all websites.

Here’s what happens behind the scenes:

  • When you publish, update, or delete an article or page, our system automatically sends a signal to IndexNow.

  • Bing instantly notified.

  • They can then come and crawl the updated content right away.

This improves how fast your articles show up in search results.

Benefits of IndexNow

  • 🕒 Faster indexing.

  • 📉 Less unnecessary crawling: more efficient for search engines.

  • 🔍 Better visibility: your content shows up faster in search results.

  • 💼 No setup needed: we handle everything for you.

How to Check IndexNow Activity in Bing Webmaster Tools

Even though the IndexNow feature is fully handled for you, you can still view its activity in Bing Webmaster Tools:

  1. Log into Bing Webmaster Tools

  2. Select Your Site

    • Choose your verified website from the dashboard.

  3. Navigate to the "IndexNow" Section

    • In the left‑hand menu, look for IndexNow under the main tools list .

    • Click it to open the IndexNow Insights page, which displays recent submissions—URLs our CMS sent via IndexNow—and any relevant stats.

  4. View Submission Log

    • You'll see a list of URLs that were pushed through IndexNow and their submission date.

    • Keep in mind: it may take a few days for data to appear in this view.

  5. Check URL Inspection

    • For specific content, use URL Inspection to view when Bing last crawled and indexed it

Summary

  • IndexNow is built into Newsifier and enabled by default, no setup required.

  • It automatically notifies Bing when you publish, update, or delete content.

  • This helps your content get indexed faster, improving visibility in search results.

  • You can monitor IndexNow activity via the IndexNow section in Bing Webmaster Tools for added transparency.

  • Just keep creating and updating content—Newsifier handles the rest!

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