GSC URL Inspection Tool: Complete Analysis Guide

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When Google won't index a critical page, or your rich results suddenly disappear, you need answers—fast. The URL Inspection Tool in Google Search Console is your direct line to understanding exactly how Google sees any page on your site.

Unlike the aggregate reports that show broad patterns, URL Inspection lets you zoom into a single URL and see granular details: when Google last crawled it, whether it's indexed, what problems it encountered, and whether the live version matches what's currently in Google's index.

This guide will show you how to use every feature of the URL Inspection Tool, interpret what Google is telling you, and fix the most common indexing issues that prevent your pages from appearing in search results. This is part of our complete guide to Google Search Console analysis.

What Is the URL Inspection Tool?

The URL Inspection Tool is Google's diagnostic interface for individual URLs. Think of it as a health check for any page on your verified property. Instead of analyzing your entire site (like the Coverage or Performance reports do), URL Inspection focuses on one URL at a time.

What makes it essential:

Real-time testing: Test the live version of your page to see if Google can crawl it right now
Indexed version details: See exactly what Google has stored in its index
Diagnostic information: Identify specific problems preventing indexing
Direct indexing requests: Ask Google to crawl and index updated content
Rich results validation: Confirm whether structured data is working

When to use URL Inspection:

Newly published content isn't appearing in search
Updated pages aren't showing changes in Google's results
Checking if a page is indexed before launching a campaign
Troubleshooting sudden disappearance from search results (see our traffic drop diagnosis checklist)
Validating that technical fixes (canonicals, redirects, schema) are working
Confirming mobile usability after design changes
Diagnosing why rich results aren't showing

How to Access the URL Inspection Tool

There are three ways to open URL Inspection in Google Search Console:

Method #1: Search bar at the top

Log into Google Search Console
Select your property
Click the search bar at the very top of the page
Enter the full URL you want to inspect
Press Enter

Method #2: From the Performance report

Go to Performance report
Click the "Pages" tab
Click any URL in the table
A panel opens—click the inspect icon (🔍) next to the URL

Method #3: From Coverage or other reports

Navigate to any report showing URLs
Click a URL
Click "Inspect URL" or the inspect icon

Pro tip: The search bar method is fastest. Bookmark URLs you check frequently by copying the URL Inspection page link—you can go directly to a specific URL's inspection page.

Understanding URL Inspection Results

When you inspect a URL, Google returns detailed information organized into sections. Let's break down what each section tells you.

Index Status: Is This Page in Google's Index?

The very first thing you see is the index status—the most critical piece of information.

"URL is on Google" (Green checkmark)

Page is indexed and eligible to appear in search results
Google successfully crawled and indexed this page
No blocking issues detected
This is what you want to see for all important pages

"URL is not on Google" (Red X)

Page is NOT in Google's index
Won't appear in search results (except possibly for site: searches)
Requires investigation to understand why (use the Index Coverage report for site-wide analysis)
Could be intentional (noindex, robots.txt block) or a problem

Why would a page not be indexed?

Common reasons Google provides:

Discovered - currently not indexed: Google found the URL but hasn't crawled/indexed it yet (low priority, quality issues, or crawl budget constraints)
Crawled - currently not indexed: Google crawled the page but chose not to index it (thin content, duplicate content, low quality)
Excluded by 'noindex' tag: Page has a noindex directive (meta robots tag or X-Robots-Tag header)
Blocked by robots.txt: Your robots.txt file prevents Google from crawling this URL
Redirect error: Page redirects, possibly in a loop
4xx error: Page returns client error (404 Not Found, 410 Gone, etc.)
5xx error: Server error prevents Google from accessing the page
Duplicate without user-selected canonical: Google chose a different URL as canonical (your page is considered a duplicate)

[Visual Placeholder: Screenshot of URL Inspection result showing "URL is on Google" status with green checkmark]

Coverage Section: Why Is This the Status?

Below the main status, the Coverage section explains why Google made this indexing decision.

Key fields:

Sitemaps:

Shows which sitemap(s) contain this URL
If empty, the URL wasn't found in any sitemap (not necessarily a problem if discovered via links)
Multiple sitemaps? Shows all that reference this URL

Referring page:

How Google discovered this URL
Could be a sitemap, another page on your site, or an external link
If blank and not in sitemap, Google may not know about this URL yet

Last crawl:

Date and time Google last successfully crawled this URL
If this is very old (months or years), Google may not have recent information (check crawl stats for patterns)
For frequently updated content, you want recent crawl dates

Crawl allowed:

Yes: robots.txt allows Google to crawl this URL
No: robots.txt blocks crawling (check your robots.txt file)

Indexing allowed:

Yes: No noindex tags preventing indexing
No: Page has noindex directive (check meta tags or HTTP headers)

User-declared canonical:

The canonical URL you specified (via rel=canonical tag or HTTP header)
Should match the URL you're inspecting for non-duplicate pages
If different, you're telling Google this is a duplicate of another URL

Google-selected canonical:

The canonical URL Google chose
If different from your user-declared canonical, Google disagrees with your canonicalization
Common when Google detects duplicates or near-duplicates

[Visual Placeholder: Screenshot of Coverage section showing all key fields with annotations]

Mobile Usability: Is This Page Mobile-Friendly?

Shows whether the page passes Google's mobile usability criteria.

"Page is mobile friendly" (Green checkmark)

No mobile usability issues detected
Page renders properly on mobile devices
Text is readable without zooming
Clickable elements are appropriately spaced

Mobile usability errors detected:

Text too small to read: Font size is too small for mobile screens
Clickable elements too close together: Links/buttons are too close (fat finger problem)
Content wider than screen: Horizontal scrolling required
Viewport not set: Missing or incorrect viewport meta tag

Why mobile usability matters:

Google uses mobile-first indexing (mobile version is primary)
Mobile usability is a ranking factor (see page experience signals)
Poor mobile experience = lower rankings, especially on mobile searches
Most search traffic is mobile (check your Devices report)

If you see mobile usability issues, fix them immediately—especially on important pages.

[Visual Placeholder: Screenshot showing mobile usability status with example errors]

Page Resources: Can Google Load Everything?

Shows whether Google successfully fetched all resources on the page (JavaScript, CSS, images, fonts).

"Page resources loaded successfully"

All critical resources were accessible to Googlebot
Page likely renders correctly for Google

Some resources could not be loaded:

Lists specific resources that failed to load
Could be temporary (server was down) or permanent (404 errors)
Blocked by robots.txt
Server timeout

Why this matters:

If CSS/JavaScript is blocked, Google may not see the full content
Missing resources can affect rendering
Affects how Google understands your page structure
Can prevent proper indexing of JavaScript-rendered content

What to do:

Check if critical resources are blocked by robots.txt
Verify resource URLs are correct (no 404s)
Test if resources load properly in your browser
Use Chrome DevTools to identify loading issues

[Visual Placeholder: Screenshot of Page Resources section showing loaded and failed resources]

Rich Results: Is Your Structured Data Working?

Shows which rich results the page is eligible for based on detected structured data.

Valid rich results detected:

Lists types (Article, Recipe, FAQ, Product, etc.)
Shows number of items detected
Click to see details about each item

Errors or warnings:

Required properties missing
Invalid property values
Structured data doesn't meet Google's guidelines

No rich results detected:

No valid structured data found
Page may not be eligible for enhanced search appearance

Common rich result types in GSC:

Article (includes BlogPosting, NewsArticle)
Breadcrumb
FAQ
HowTo
Product
Recipe
Review
Event
Video

Why rich results matter:

Enhanced appearance in search results
Often leads to higher click-through rates (see our CTR analysis guide)
More visual real estate in SERPs
Competitive advantage (learn more about Search Appearance)

If you've implemented schema markup but GSC doesn't detect it:

Verify markup is valid using Schema Markup Validator
Check that markup is in the HTML source (not added via JavaScript after load)
Ensure you're using supported structured data types
Request a fresh crawl via "Request Indexing"

[Visual Placeholder: Screenshot of Rich Results section showing detected FAQ schema with details]

Live URL Testing: See How Google Sees Your Page Right Now

One of the most powerful features of URL Inspection is Live Testing—the ability to test the current, live version of your page, not just what Google has already indexed.

When to Use Live Testing

Use live testing when:

You just published a new page or update
You fixed an issue and want to confirm it's resolved
You want to verify changes before requesting indexing
Comparing indexed version to live version to identify discrepancies
Troubleshooting why changes aren't reflected in search results
Testing structured data implementations
Validating that resources now load properly

How live testing works:

When you click "Test Live URL," Google:

Sends Googlebot to fetch your page right now
Renders the page (including JavaScript)
Analyzes mobile usability
Detects structured data
Checks for indexing issues
Returns results in about 60-90 seconds

This is NOT a cached result—it's a fresh crawl happening in real-time.

How to Run a Live Test

Enter the URL in the URL Inspection Tool
Wait for the indexed results to load
Click "Test Live URL" button (upper right)
Wait 60-90 seconds for the test to complete
Review the results

[Visual Placeholder: Screenshot showing the "Test Live URL" button location and loading state]

Interpreting Live Test Results

After the live test completes, you'll see results similar to the indexed version inspection, but with one critical addition: a comparison view.

"Live URL is on Google" vs "Live URL is not on Google"

The live test tells you whether the current version of your page CAN be indexed (if Google crawled it right now). This is different from whether it IS currently indexed.

Four possible scenarios:

Scenario #1: Indexed version is indexed, Live version is indexable

✅ Everything is working correctly
The live version matches what Google expects
No action needed

Scenario #2: Indexed version is indexed, Live version has issues

⚠️ Your recent changes introduced a problem
Live version has noindex, robots.txt block, or server error
Google's index still has the old (working) version
Fix the issue on the live version before the next crawl

Scenario #3: Indexed version not indexed, Live version is indexable

✅ You fixed the issue
Live version is now ready to be indexed
Request indexing to speed up the process
Google will index it eventually, but requesting helps

Scenario #4: Both indexed and live versions have issues

❌ Problem persists
Need to investigate and fix the underlying issue
Don't request indexing until fixed

Comparing Indexed vs Live Versions

Click "Compare: Indexed URL vs Live URL" to see side-by-side differences.

What to compare:

Coverage status:

Did the status change from indexed to not indexed (or vice versa)?
Indicates a recent change affecting indexability

Mobile usability:

New mobile usability errors on live version?
Fix before requesting indexing

Page resources:

Resources that loaded before but fail now (or vice versa)
Identify broken resource URLs or new robots.txt blocks

Rich results:

Structured data detected in indexed version but not live (you removed it)
Structured data detected in live but not indexed (you just added it)
Errors in live version that weren't in indexed version

Canonical:

User-declared canonical changed between versions
Could explain indexing changes

Common discrepancies explained:

Live version has noindex but indexed version doesn't:

You recently added a noindex tag
Google hasn't re-crawled yet, so the page is still indexed
When Google re-crawls, it will de-index the page

Live version indexable but indexed version shows "Discovered - currently not indexed":

Page was previously low priority or had quality issues
You improved the content or fixed issues
Request indexing to encourage Google to crawl sooner

Rich results in indexed version but not live version:

You removed or broke the structured data markup
Fix the markup before Google re-crawls

Mobile usability errors in live version only:

Recent site update introduced mobile issues
Revert changes or fix mobile responsive design

[Visual Placeholder: Screenshot showing side-by-side comparison of indexed vs live URL with highlighted differences]

Requesting Indexing: When and How to Ask Google to Crawl

Once you've verified that your page is indexable (via live testing), you can request that Google prioritize crawling and indexing this URL.

When to Request Indexing

Request indexing when:

✅ You published a new page and want it indexed quickly
✅ You made significant updates to an existing page
✅ You fixed an indexing issue (confirmed via live test)
✅ You added or updated structured data
✅ You updated content to be more relevant/comprehensive
✅ Time-sensitive content (news, events, trending topics)
✅ You're launching a campaign and need the landing page indexed

DON'T request indexing when:

❌ The live test shows the page isn't indexable (fix issues first)
❌ You're requesting the same URL repeatedly (there's a limit)
❌ The page is already indexed and you made no changes
❌ The content is low-quality or thin (Google won't prioritize it)
❌ The page is a duplicate of existing content

How to Request Indexing

Inspect the URL
Click "Test Live URL" (recommended but not required)
Verify the live version is indexable
Click "Request Indexing" button
Wait for Google to process the request (10-30 seconds)
You'll see a confirmation: "Indexing requested"

[Visual Placeholder: Screenshot of "Request Indexing" button and confirmation message]

Request Indexing Best Practices

1. Don't overuse it

There's a quota: approximately 10-12 requests per day per property
Once you hit the limit, you'll see "quota exceeded" error
Quota resets daily

2. Prioritize high-value pages

New content you want indexed immediately
Updated pages with significant improvements
Pages critical for upcoming campaigns
Don't waste quota on minor tweaks

3. Wait for live test results first

Verify the page is indexable before requesting
Requesting indexing for a blocked/noindexed page wastes your quota

4. Be patient

Requesting indexing doesn't guarantee immediate indexing
Typically happens within hours to a few days
Google still evaluates quality and relevance
Not a magic "index now" button

5. Don't repeatedly request the same URL

Requesting multiple times doesn't speed things up
Uses up your quota unnecessarily
Google already knows you want it indexed from the first request

What Happens After You Request Indexing?

Request queued: Google adds your URL to the crawl queue with higher priority
Crawled: Googlebot fetches the page (usually within hours, sometimes days)
Indexed (or not): Google decides whether to index based on quality, uniqueness, and relevance
Appears in search: If indexed, the page becomes eligible to rank in search results

Monitoring the request:

Go back to URL Inspection for that URL periodically
Check "Last crawl" date—should update after Google crawls
Check index status—should change to "URL is on Google" if successful
Appears in Coverage report under "Valid" section

What if the page still isn't indexed?

If you requested indexing but the page still isn't indexed after a week:

Check for indexing issues: Inspect the URL again—look for new errors (see technical SEO warning signs)
Verify content quality: Thin, duplicate, or low-quality content may not be indexed
Check manual actions: Security Issues or Manual Actions could prevent indexing
Review canonical tags: Google may be canonicalizing to a different URL
Assess internal linking: Is the page linked from other indexed pages?
Consider content value: Google may deem the content not valuable enough to index

Troubleshooting with URL Inspection

URL Inspection is your primary tool for diagnosing why pages aren't performing as expected in search. Here's how to troubleshoot common issues.

Problem #1: Page Not Appearing in Search

Symptom: You can't find your page in Google search results, even with targeted queries.

Diagnosis steps:

Inspect the URL
- Is it indexed? Check the main status
If "URL is not on Google":
- Read the specific reason in the Coverage section
- Common causes:
  - Noindex tag (intentional or accidental)
  - Robots.txt blocking
  - Crawled but not indexed (quality issue)
  - Discovered but not crawled (low priority)
  - Server error (4xx, 5xx)
If "URL is on Google":
- The page IS indexed, but may not rank well
- Could be ranking on page 10+ (try site:yoursite.com to verify)
- Search query may not match the page content
- This is a rankings problem, not an indexing problem (see ranking fluctuation analysis)

Solutions by issue type:

Noindex tag:

Remove the noindex meta tag or X-Robots-Tag header
Request indexing after removal

Robots.txt block:

Update robots.txt to allow crawling of this URL
Use GSC's robots.txt Tester tool to verify
Request indexing after fixing

Crawled - currently not indexed:

Improve content quality and uniqueness (use our content optimization strategy)
Add internal links from important pages
Add to XML sitemap if not already included
Be patient—Google may index eventually

Discovered - currently not indexed:

Add more internal links pointing to this page
Improve content to make it more valuable
Ensure page has sufficient text content (300+ words minimum)
Request indexing to signal priority

Canonical pointing elsewhere:

If you want this URL indexed, remove the canonical tag or set it to self-referencing
If this is a duplicate, the canonical is probably correct

[Visual Placeholder: Flowchart showing decision tree for diagnosing pages not appearing in search]

Problem #2: Rich Results Not Showing

Symptom: You implemented structured data but rich results aren't appearing in search results.

Diagnosis steps:

Inspect the URL
- Scroll to Rich Results section
Check detection:
- Does GSC detect your structured data?
- If NO: Google isn't seeing the markup
- If YES but with errors: Fix the errors
- If YES with no errors: May still not show (more on this below)
Run live test:
- Does live test detect structured data?
- If YES: Good, Google can see it
- If NO: Structured data may be added via JavaScript after page load (Google may not see it)

Common issues:

Structured data not detected at all:

Markup may be invalid (test with Schema.org validator)
Markup added via JavaScript (use server-side rendering or JSON-LD in HTML)
Markup is commented out in the code
Wrong vocabulary or syntax

Detected but with errors:

Missing required properties
Invalid property values (wrong data type, incorrect format)
GSC shows exactly what's wrong—fix each error

Detected with no errors but still not showing:

Not all valid structured data results in rich results
Google chooses whether to show rich results based on:
- Search query relevance
- Competition in the SERP
- Quality of your content
- Manual review for some types (recipes, reviews)
Having valid schema is necessary but not sufficient

Solutions:

Fix all errors and warnings
Ensure required properties are included
Use JSON-LD format (recommended by Google)
Validate with Rich Results Test
Request indexing after fixing
Be patient—rich results may not appear immediately even with valid markup

[Visual Placeholder: Screenshot showing structured data errors with annotations highlighting specific issues]

Problem #3: Mobile Usability Problems

Symptom: Mobile rankings are lower than desktop, or GSC reports mobile usability issues.

Diagnosis steps:

Inspect the URL
- Check Mobile Usability section
If issues detected:
- Note specific errors (text too small, clickable elements too close, etc.)
Run live test:
- Verify issues still exist on live version
- If fixed, request indexing
Test on actual mobile device:
- Open the page on your phone
- Zoom out to see if content fits
- Try tapping links—are they easy to click?

Common solutions:

Text too small:

Increase base font size (16px minimum for body text)
Use responsive font sizing (rem or em units)
Avoid fixed small font sizes

Clickable elements too close:

Increase padding around buttons and links
Minimum 48x48px tap target size
Add spacing between navigation items

Content wider than screen:

Fix viewport meta tag: <meta name="viewport" content="width=device-width, initial-scale=1">
Use responsive CSS (max-width: 100% on images)
Avoid fixed pixel widths on containers
Test with Chrome DevTools mobile simulator

Viewport not set:

Add viewport meta tag in <head> section
Most modern themes include this by default

After fixing, run a live test to confirm the issues are resolved, then request indexing.

[Visual Placeholder: Before/after screenshot showing mobile usability issue fixed]

Problem #4: Canonical Issues (Google Chose a Different Canonical)

Symptom: Google selected a different canonical URL than you specified, or duplicate pages are competing in search results.

Diagnosis steps:

Inspect the URL you want indexed
- Check "User-declared canonical" vs "Google-selected canonical"
If they differ:
- Inspect the Google-selected canonical URL
- Understand why Google prefers the other URL
Common reasons Google overrides your canonical:
- URLs are very similar or identical (true duplicates)
- The other URL has stronger signals (more backlinks, better content)
- Inconsistent canonicals across pages (conflicting signals)
- HTTPS vs HTTP (Google prefers HTTPS)
- WWW vs non-WWW (inconsistent across site)
- Trailing slash differences

Solutions:

If Google is right:

Accept Google's canonical choice
Your pages are duplicates
Consolidate content or differentiate the pages

If you want your URL to be canonical:

Ensure your canonical tag is correct (<link rel="canonical" href="https://example.com/your-url">)
Make sure the canonical URL is self-referencing on your preferred page
Remove or update canonicals on duplicate pages to point to your preferred URL
Ensure 301 redirects if you've changed URLs
Be consistent across all signals (internal links, sitemaps, etc.)
Improve the quality/uniqueness of your preferred URL
Add internal links to your preferred URL

Verify:

After making changes, run a live test
Request indexing on your preferred URL
Monitor over time—Google may take weeks to update

[Visual Placeholder: Screenshot showing user-declared canonical differing from Google-selected canonical with annotations]

URL Inspection Workflow: A Step-by-Step Process

Here's a systematic workflow for using URL Inspection effectively:

For New Pages (Pre-Launch)

Publish the page on your live site
Inspect the URL in GSC
Run live test to verify:
- Page is crawlable (not blocked)
- No noindex tags (unless intentional)
- Mobile-friendly
- Resources load properly
- Structured data is detected (if applicable)
Fix any issues identified in live test
Re-run live test to confirm fixes
Add to sitemap (if not already)
Request indexing to speed up inclusion
Monitor over next few days:
- Check "Last crawl" date
- Verify index status changes to "URL is on Google"

For Updated Pages

Make your updates and publish
Inspect the URL
Run live test to compare:
- Click "Compare: Indexed URL vs Live URL"
- Verify changes are detected
- Ensure no new issues introduced
Request indexing if changes are significant
Monitor for re-crawl and re-indexing

For Troubleshooting (Pages Not Performing)

Identify the problem page (from Performance, Coverage, or manual search)
Inspect the URL
Check index status - is it indexed?
If not indexed:
- Read the specific reason (Coverage section)
- Fix the underlying issue
- Run live test to verify fix
- Request indexing
If indexed but not ranking:
- This is a content/quality/competition issue, not indexing
- Review Performance data for that URL (see Pages report analysis)
- Analyze queries it ranks for (use the Queries report)
- Consider content improvements (see our quick wins guide)
Document findings and actions taken (use task prioritization to decide what to fix first)

[Visual Placeholder: Flowchart showing the complete URL Inspection workflow for different scenarios]

Advanced URL Inspection Tips

Tip #1: Inspect Your Competitors' Pages (If You Verify Their Property)

You can only inspect URLs on properties you've verified, so you can't directly inspect competitor sites. However, you can:

Use the Mobile-Friendly Test (public tool, no verification needed)
Use the Rich Results Test (public tool, no verification needed)

These public tools provide similar diagnostic info without needing property verification.

Tip #2: Batch Testing Multiple URLs

URL Inspection only works one URL at a time, which is tedious for bulk testing. Workarounds:

Coverage Report for bulk index status (but less detail)
GSC API with custom scripts to automate inspections (advanced)
Third-party tools like Screaming Frog or Sitebulb that integrate with GSC API

Tip #3: Monitor Last Crawl Dates

For critical pages, periodically check the "Last crawl" date:

If months old, Google isn't re-crawling frequently
Indicates low priority or crawl budget constraints
Add more internal links to increase crawl frequency
Request indexing after significant updates

Tip #4: Use URL Inspection for Redirect Chains

If you've implemented redirects, inspect the old URL:

GSC will show "Redirect error" if there's a problem
Shows the redirect target
Identifies redirect chains (A → B → C) which slow down crawling

Tip #5: Cross-Reference with Other GSC Reports

Use URL Inspection in combination with:

Performance Report: Find underperforming pages, then inspect to diagnose
Coverage Report: Identify errors in bulk, then inspect individual URLs for details
Enhancements: See rich result issues in bulk, then inspect specific URLs
Core Web Vitals: Identify slow pages, then inspect to check page resources

Tip #6: Save Inspection History

GSC doesn't save a history of your inspections, but you can:

Take screenshots of important inspections
Copy/paste results into a spreadsheet
Document findings in your SEO tracking system
Re-inspect periodically to compare changes over time

Key Takeaways

The URL Inspection Tool is indispensable for diagnosing and fixing indexing issues on individual pages. Here's what to remember:

✅ Always run a live test before requesting indexing—confirms the current version is indexable

✅ Compare indexed vs live versions to identify discrepancies and understand what changed

✅ Request indexing strategically—you have a daily quota, so prioritize high-value pages

✅ Fix issues before requesting—requesting indexing on broken pages wastes your quota

✅ Monitor the four critical sections: Index status, Coverage, Mobile usability, Rich results

✅ Use for troubleshooting: Page not appearing, rich results missing, mobile issues, canonical conflicts

✅ Be patient: Requesting indexing doesn't guarantee immediate results—Google still evaluates quality

✅ Check "Last crawl" dates to understand how frequently Google is visiting your pages

✅ Cross-reference with other GSC reports for comprehensive diagnostics

✅ Understand that indexed ≠ ranking—indexing is necessary but not sufficient for visibility

Next Steps: Putting URL Inspection to Work

Now that you understand how to use the URL Inspection Tool, here's how to apply it:

This week:

Inspect your top 5 most important pages—verify they're indexed and have no issues
Inspect your most recent 3 published pages—confirm they're indexed or request indexing
Find one page from Performance report with high impressions but low clicks—inspect it to identify issues

This month: 4. Audit your top 20 landing pages (from Performance report)—inspect each to ensure no indexing issues 5. Review Coverage report errors—inspect 3-5 examples to understand the root causes 6. If you use structured data, inspect 5 pages with markup—verify rich results are detected

Ongoing: 7. Make URL Inspection part of your publishing workflow—inspect every new page before and after launch 8. After major site updates, inspect key pages to verify nothing broke 9. When traffic drops, inspect the affected URLs to diagnose the cause 10. Keep a log of inspection findings to track patterns over time

Continue your GSC mastery:

How to Read the GSC Index Coverage Report - Understand indexing status across your entire site
Mobile Usability Issues: How to Prioritize Fixes - Deep dive into mobile optimization
Search Appearance in GSC: Understanding Rich Results Impact - Maximize your structured data impact
The Complete Guide to Google Search Console Analysis - Master every GSC report and feature

Need help with indexing issues? The URL Inspection Tool shows you what's wrong—but fixing technical SEO issues requires expertise. If you're facing persistent indexing problems, consider consulting with an SEO professional who can diagnose and resolve complex crawling and indexing challenges.