Search Console video indexing reports shows you issues Google may be having when indexing videos on a given URL. When the report shows ‘Video isn’t on a watch page’ this means that videos on your web page is not indexed by Google.
Video Tutorial for Fixing Video isn’t on a watch page Issues
What is a Watch Page?
A web page that is dedicated to video viewing and its main content is the video is considered as a watch page by Google.
What is NOT a Watch Page?
Typical web page, blog post or Product page that includes videos are considered normal pages as opposed to being watch pages.
Search Console Help section insights for a webpage not being a watch page.
Why Videos Aren’t Indexed in Google?
Main reason Google will not index a video is due to video not following Google Video Publishing guidelines. Furthermore, the website must also follow Google search essential guidelines for content to be indexed by Google search engine.
How-to Get Embedded YouTube Videos Indexed
Although most website owners embedding YouTube videos should not waste time trying to get their YouTube videos become part of their website, as in “indexed by Google”. If getting embedded YouTube videos indexed is somehow important for your business website. Then, you can follow these 3 factors to get YouTube videos indexed on your website.
- Ensure the website follows Google guidelines and is optimized.
- Ensure the video follows Google Video SEO guidelines.
- Ensure the content on the web page is quality, original, and worthy of Google’s index.
