How do you fix noindex detected in the 'robots' meta tag in Blogger?

 What is Noindex?

Noindex is a meta tag that tells search engines not to index a webpage. This can harm your blog's search engine rankings.

Why is Noindex Detected in Blogger?

Blogger may automatically add the noindex tag to:

1. Draft posts

2. Private blogs

3. Blogs with restricted access

How to Fix Noindex in Blogger:

Method 1: Check Post Settings

1. Log in to Blogger

2. Select the affected post

3. Click "Post settings" (gear icon)

4. Ensure "Allow search engines to index this post" is checked

5. Save changes

Method 2: Check Blog Settings

1. Log in to Blogger

2. Go to "Settings" (gear icon)

3. Select "Basic"

4. Scroll to "Privacy"

5. Ensure "Allow search engines to index your blog" is checked

6. Save changes

Method 3: Remove Noindex Tag from Template

1. Log in to Blogger

2. Go to "Theme" (template icon)

3. Click "Edit HTML"

4. Search for <meta name='robots' content='noindex'>

5. Remove or replace with <meta name='robots' content='index,follow'>

6. Save changes

Verify Fix:

1. Inspect the webpage source code

2. Check the robots meta tag

3. Ensure it says index,follow instead of noindex

Tips:

- Regularly check your blog's crawl errors in Google Search Console

- Ensure all posts and pages are set to "Public"

- Use Blogger's built-in SEO features

By following these steps, you'll resolve the noindex issue and improve your blog's search engine visibility.

Additional Resources:

- Google Search Console Help

- Blogger Support: SEO and Crawling

- Moz: Noindex Meta Tag