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Why Is Google Slow to Index Your Blogspot Videos?

Blogspot doesn’t give you full control like WordPress or self-hosted sites. That means Google can sometimes take days — or even weeks — to discover and index your new video content.

But don’t worry. With a few smart strategies, you can speed up the process without technical headaches.

Step 1: Use Strong Internal Linking from Old Posts

One of the easiest ways to boost crawling is to add links from older, high-traffic blog posts to your new video post. Googlebot often re-visits pages it already knows — and it follows those links to find new content.

Example:

  • Edit an old post and add a sentence like: “Check out our new tutorial on how to edit YouTube videos faster.”
  • Link it directly to your video post.

Step 2: Create a ‘Videos’ Page or Label Hub

Use Blogspot’s label system to group all video posts. Then create a menu item or button that links to:

https://yourblog.blogspot.com/search/label/videos

This acts like a dynamic sitemap and gives Google an easy entry point to all your video content.

Make sure your video label page is also linked in your blog’s sidebar or footer for maximum crawlability.

Step 3: Use Google Ping Tools to Notify Indexing

You can manually “ping” Google to crawl a new URL. Use this format in your browser:

https://www.google.com/ping?sitemap=https://yourblog.blogspot.com/sitemap.xml

Even though you can’t submit a separate video sitemap, pinging your default sitemap triggers Google to scan all new posts — including video ones.

Step 4: Add ‘Last Updated’ Date to Blog Posts

Update the post’s content or title slightly, then manually add a line at the top like:

<p><strong>Last updated: April 30, 2025</strong></p>

This signals freshness to both users and search engines, encouraging bots to re-crawl the page.

Step 5: Share Your Video Page Across Web Channels

Google often discovers URLs through social signals and mentions. Try these:

  • Post your Blogspot video link on Facebook, X (Twitter), or LinkedIn
  • Embed the blog post link inside your YouTube video description
  • Answer related questions on Quora or Reddit and mention your blog post

Each mention becomes a breadcrumb that can lead Google back to your content.

Bonus: Keep Your Post Crawl-Friendly

Make sure your video is visible without needing to scroll much. Avoid pop-ups, excessive ads, or JavaScript elements that could block the bot.

Always use YouTube embed (not iframe blockers), and make your metadata as clear as possible using structured data.

Conclusion: Small Steps, Big Results

Blogspot might have some limits, but Google loves content that’s accessible, linked properly, and clearly signaled. By updating internal links, pinging Google manually, and using smart social mentions, your video posts will be found faster.

No hacks, no spam — just solid SEO that even beginners can master.

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