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Several of our websites suddenly have the WordPress setting “discourage search engines” enabled and we can’t trace a cause. Rank Math settings are all set to “index.” Is there any way that RankMath could be automatically causing this issue due to some conflict?
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Hello, we apologize for the inconvenience you’re experiencing with the “Discourage search engines” setting being enabled on your websites. It’s unlikely that Rank Math is automatically causing this issue due to a conflict.
The “Discourage search engines” setting is typically controlled from the WordPress dashboard under Settings > Reading. It’s possible that this setting was accidentally enabled by someone with access to your WordPress dashboard.
To resolve this issue, please navigate to the WordPress dashboard and ensure that the “Discourage search engines” option is unchecked under Settings > Reading. Here’s a screenshot to guide you:
After unchecking the checkbox, remember to save your settings. Once this is done, your website should be indexed and start appearing in search results accordingly.
If you have any further questions or need additional assistance, please feel free to reach out to our dedicated support team here. We’re available 24/7, 365 days a year and are more than happy to help.
Sources:
Why Google Hasn’t Indexed Your Post, Page, and/or Website? » Rank Math
Is Your Site the Victim of Internal Site Search Spam? » Rank Math
Analyzing Your Site’s SEO with Rank Math’s SEO Analysis Tool
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