How can we fix the incorrect text that Google is displaying for one of the pages on our Webflow website?

Published on
September 22, 2023

To fix the incorrect text that Google is displaying for a page on your Webflow website, follow these steps:

  1. Verify the incorrect information: Before taking any action, make sure to verify that the incorrect text is the result of Google's indexing. Use the "Site:" search operator on Google to see how your page is being shown in search results.

  2. Update the page's meta tags: Meta tags are HTML elements that provide information about a web page to search engines. To update the meta tags for your page in Webflow, follow these steps:

  • Go to the Webflow Designer and select the specific page you need to update.
  • In the right-hand panel, click on the "Page Settings" tab.
  • Edit the "SEO Title" and "Meta Description" to reflect the correct information.
  • Save and publish your changes.
  1. Submit a sitemap to Google: A sitemap is a file that lists all the URLs on your website and helps search engines understand its structure. Submitting a sitemap to Google can help them crawl and index your pages more effectively. Here's how to do it:
  • Generate a sitemap for your Webflow website. Webflow automatically creates XML sitemaps for your published pages, which can be found at yoursite.com/sitemap.xml.
  • Sign in to Google Search Console.
  • Choose your website property and navigate to the "Sitemaps" section.
  • Add the URL of your sitemap in the designated field.
  • Click the "Submit" button.
  1. Fetch and render the page: Requesting Google to re-crawl and re-index your page can expedite the process of fixing the incorrect text. Here's how to do it:
  • In Google Search Console, navigate to the "URL Inspection" section.
  • Enter the URL of the page with incorrect text.
  • Click the "Request Indexing" option.
  • Select "Crawl only this URL" to expedite the process.
  1. Update the page's content: If the incorrect text is coming from the actual content on your page, you may need to update it. Make sure to review the text and make necessary corrections, ensuring it accurately represents the page's content.

Remember, it may take some time for Google to re-index your page and reflect the changes. Additionally, if the incorrect text is being pulled from an external source (like a featured snippet or knowledge graph), you may need to reach out to Google for further assistance.

Additional Questions:

  1. How do I update the meta tags for my Webflow website?
  2. What is a sitemap, and why is it important for SEO?
  3. How can I request Google to re-crawl and re-index a specific page on my website?