Is this your problem?
- Searching your business name finds nothing
- Only some pages appear
- The site appears under the old free Wix address
What usually causes it
How to tell: In SEO settings, letting search engines index the site is off, or a page is set to hidden from search.
How to tell: The site is on the free Wix address.
How to tell: Google has not been told about the site or its sitemap.
How to tell: site:yourdomain.com shows pages, but searches for your services do not.
Before you touch anything
- Search site:yourdomain.com on Google to see what is indexed now.
How to fix it, step by step
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Allow indexing
In the Wix dashboard SEO settings, make sure search engines may index the site, and check each important page is not hidden from search.
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Connect your own domain
A premium plan with a connected domain is needed for the site to rank as your brand.
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Connect Search Console
Use the Wix SEO setup to verify the site with Google Search Console. Wix submits the sitemap, which lives at /sitemap.xml.
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Inspect a page
In Search Console, paste a page address into URL Inspection. It says whether the page is indexed and why not. Request indexing if it is new.
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Give Google something to rank
Each service needs its own page with a clear title, the town or area you serve, and real detail. Add a Google Business Profile for local searches.
Stop and get help if
- You have outgrown what Wix lets you control, such as speed or structured data. Moving platforms needs redirects so rankings carry over.
Stop it happening again
- Check Search Console monthly.
- Add a page for each service rather than one page for everything.
Questions people ask
How long does it take to appear?
Often days, sometimes weeks for a new site. Requesting indexing in Search Console helps.
Is Wix bad for SEO?
A Wix site can rank. The limits show on speed and fine control as the site grows.