Indexing Crawling
Google Indexing API
An API provided by Google that allows websites to directly notify Google when pages are added, updated, or removed from their site.
The Google Indexing API is a programmatic interface that allows website owners to notify Google directly when pages are created, updated, or deleted. This enables faster indexing compared to waiting for Google's crawlers to discover changes naturally.
Originally designed for job posting and livestream pages, the API is now used more broadly for any time-sensitive content. It requires setup through Google Cloud Console and authentication via a service account.
When you submit a URL through the Indexing API, Google prioritizes crawling that page. This doesn't guarantee immediate indexing (Google still evaluates page quality), but it significantly reduces the delay for high-quality content.
Example: A news publisher triggers the Indexing API each time they publish a breaking news article, ensuring it appears in Google search within minutes rather than hours.
In SeCoFlow: SeCoFlow integrates with Google's Indexing API, automatically notifying Google when you publish or update content through connected CMS platforms.