Getting New Website Indexed on Bing - Issue

Question

I have had a difficult time getting my new site indexed. Apparently, there were several issues that needed fixing based on feedback from Webmaster Tools. I went through and fixed all of them. I verified the fixes with the URL Inspection tool. Then a couple days ago I submitted all for reindexing. Though as of 10/09/25 I still see none of the pages or homepage showing up in Bing Search. What can be done to get this moving, fixed? thanks Paul

Answer 1

Hi Paul,

Thank you for reaching out, Based on your description, it sounds like you've already taken the right steps: resolving issues flagged in Bing Webmaster Tools, verifying fixes through the URL Inspection tool, and submitting your pages for reindexing. That’s commendable and shows you're proactive about your site’s health.

However, if your homepage and other pages still aren’t appearing in Bing Search as of October 9, 2025, there are a few possible reasons:

 

Soft Deindexing or Algorithmic Suppression Even if Bing shows your pages as “indexed,” they might be algorithmically excluded from search results. This can happen if Bing’s systems detect low-quality content, thin pages, or insufficient trust signals.

Crawl Barriers Still Present Sometimes, even after fixes, elements like robots.txt, meta tags (noindex), or slow server responses can prevent Bingbot from properly crawling your site.

Lack of Authority or Backlinks Bing tends to prioritize sites with at least one quality inbound link. If your site is new and hasn’t been linked from other reputable sources, it may not be considered trustworthy enough to show in results yet.

IndexNow Not Integrated Bing recommends using IndexNow to speed up indexing. If this isn’t set up, it could delay visibility even after manual submission.

 

What You Can Do Next

Double-check crawl settings in robots.txt and meta tags to ensure Bingbot isn’t blocked.

Use Bing Webmaster Tools → “Site Scan” and “Index Explorer” to confirm there are no lingering issues.

Integrate IndexNow if you haven’t already. It’s supported by platforms like WordPress, Cloudflare, and others.

Build a few quality backlinks to help Bing discover and trust your site faster.

Reach out to Bing Webmaster Support if everything looks good but indexing still doesn’t happen. They can investigate deeper issues.

 
Let me know how it goes, happy to assist!