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Mueller Asked About Lag in Google Search Console Indexing Report via @sejournal, @martinibuster

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Google’s John Mueller answered a question in a Google Office Hours Hangout about a Search Console but where URLs were listed as excluded but when the URL is examined the web page was listed as indexed.

Google’s John Mueller said that he’s seen reports of this anomaly and that he had an idea of what it might be.

Why Was Page Crawled But Not Indexed?

A person asked a question about an issue where Google reports that pages are not indexed but when examined another report says they are indexed.

This issue is making it difficult for the person to accurately track crawling and indexing statistics for the site.

The person asking the question explained the problem:

“We have like a very large number of Crawled Not Indexed Pages listed under Excluded.

But then when we click into them most of these seem to have been converted into indexed pages.

So we’re really unable to accurately track how improvements to our site are impacting which pages are being indexed.

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And I was curious I guess about the timeline in that.

We’re concerned it’s impacting our crawling budget.”

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Crawl Budget Impact

The person asking the question was concerned that the crawled but not index error was causing an issue with their crawl budget.

A crawl budget is the amount of URLs that Google allots to crawl on a site.

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The crawl budget is calculated partly on the servers ability to serve pages.  This is called the Crawl Capacity Limit.

If a server has a hard time serving pages then Google might limit how much it crawls in order to not impact the server’s ability to serve pages.

But if a server responds quickly and can easily handle GoogleBot’s request for more pages then Google may decide to raise the crawl budget and crawl more pages.

The crawl budget is also influenced by how often a site is updated.

A site that is rarely updated may be crawled less often than a site that is constantly updated.

What was going on, which the person revealed later on, was that the site has hundreds of thousands of pages.

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But Google was only indexing around 2,000 per day, meaning that a great deal of pages were not being crawled at all.

The underlying concern that wasn’t yet raised was really about why aren’t those other pages getting indexed and if this crawled not index issue had something to do with the crawling problem.

But that question hadn’t yet been asked.

So John Mueller only answered, at this point, the question that was posed to him, which was about the crawled but not indexed problem and if that was impacting Google’s crawl budget.

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John Mueller addressed the crawl budget issue:

“I doubt it would be affecting your crawling budget… as a side note.”

Google Crawled – Currently Not Indexed

Google’s Mueller next answered why Google might show that a page was crawled but not indexed but actually be indexed.

Mueller’s response:

“It’s something where I’ve recently seen some threads like this on Twitter as well where people saw URLs that were flagged as not being indexed in Search Console.

And then when you check them individually they are actually indexed.

I don’t know exactly what is happening there yet.

My suspicion is it’s more a matter of timing in that we show them in the Search Console report and then they get indexed over time.

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…Then at some point they would drop out of the report again.

And for whatever reason kind of that dropping out is taking a little bit longer than it should.

That’s kind of my guess there.”

Verify Index Coverage Issue

Mueller next suggested a way to verify whether or not what was being reported in Google Search Console was a real index coverage problem or if it is just a lag in reporting.

John Mueller suggested:

“One way to kind of verify that is to see if these pages actually show up for normal searches.

So take some words from the page, search for that.

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And if they do show up then I think there’s nothing you really need to do.

It’s just a report that’s kind of lagging behind.”

Related: How to Get Google to Index Your Site With the Coverage Report

Lag in Index Coverage Reporting

There appears to be a lag in the indexing report. One hopes that the lag is something Google may take a look at in the near future as it presents a poor user experience to provide false information .

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Read Google’s developers page explainer about GoogleBot crawl budget:

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Large Site Owner’s Guide to Managing Your Crawl Budget

Watch John Mueller answer the question about Google Search Console indexing report lagging behind.

View it at the 22:43 minute mark: [embedded content]

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OpenAI Introduces Fine-Tuning for GPT-4 and Enabling Customized AI Models

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OpenAI Introduces Fine-Tuning for GPT-4 and Enabling Customized AI Models

OpenAI has today announced the release of fine-tuning capabilities for its flagship GPT-4 large language model, marking a significant milestone in the AI landscape. This new functionality empowers developers to create tailored versions of GPT-4 to suit specialized use cases, enhancing the model’s utility across various industries.

Fine-tuning has long been a desired feature for developers who require more control over AI behavior, and with this update, OpenAI delivers on that demand. The ability to fine-tune GPT-4 allows businesses and developers to refine the model’s responses to better align with specific requirements, whether for customer service, content generation, technical support, or other unique applications.

Why Fine-Tuning Matters

GPT-4 is a very flexible model that can handle many different tasks. However, some businesses and developers need more specialized AI that matches their specific language, style, and needs. Fine-tuning helps with this by letting them adjust GPT-4 using custom data. For example, companies can train a fine-tuned model to keep a consistent brand tone or focus on industry-specific language.

Fine-tuning also offers improvements in areas like response accuracy and context comprehension. For use cases where nuanced understanding or specialized knowledge is crucial, this can be a game-changer. Models can be taught to better grasp intricate details, improving their effectiveness in sectors such as legal analysis, medical advice, or technical writing.

Key Features of GPT-4 Fine-Tuning

The fine-tuning process leverages OpenAI’s established tools, but now it is optimized for GPT-4’s advanced architecture. Notable features include:

  • Enhanced Customization: Developers can precisely influence the model’s behavior and knowledge base.
  • Consistency in Output: Fine-tuned models can be made to maintain consistent formatting, tone, or responses, essential for professional applications.
  • Higher Efficiency: Compared to training models from scratch, fine-tuning GPT-4 allows organizations to deploy sophisticated AI with reduced time and computational cost.

Additionally, OpenAI has emphasized ease of use with this feature. The fine-tuning workflow is designed to be accessible even to teams with limited AI experience, reducing barriers to customization. For more advanced users, OpenAI provides granular control options to achieve highly specialized outputs.

Implications for the Future

The launch of fine-tuning capabilities for GPT-4 signals a broader shift toward more user-centric AI development. As businesses increasingly adopt AI, the demand for models that can cater to specific business needs, without compromising on performance, will continue to grow. OpenAI’s move positions GPT-4 as a flexible and adaptable tool that can be refined to deliver optimal value in any given scenario.

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By offering fine-tuning, OpenAI not only enhances GPT-4’s appeal but also reinforces the model’s role as a leading AI solution across diverse sectors. From startups seeking to automate niche tasks to large enterprises looking to scale intelligent systems, GPT-4’s fine-tuning capability provides a powerful resource for driving innovation.

OpenAI announced that fine-tuning GPT-4o will cost $25 for every million tokens used during training. After the model is set up, it will cost $3.75 per million input tokens and $15 per million output tokens. To help developers get started, OpenAI is offering 1 million free training tokens per day for GPT-4o and 2 million free tokens per day for GPT-4o mini until September 23. This makes it easier for developers to try out the fine-tuning service.

As AI continues to evolve, OpenAI’s focus on customization and adaptability with GPT-4 represents a critical step in making advanced AI accessible, scalable, and more aligned with real-world applications. This new capability is expected to accelerate the adoption of AI across industries, creating a new wave of AI-driven solutions tailored to specific challenges and opportunities.

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This Week in Search News: Simple and Easy-to-Read Update

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This Week in Search News: Simple and Easy-to-Read Update

Here’s what happened in the world of Google and search engines this week:

1. Google’s June 2024 Spam Update

Google finished rolling out its June 2024 spam update over a period of seven days. This update aims to reduce spammy content in search results.

2. Changes to Google Search Interface

Google has removed the continuous scroll feature for search results. Instead, it’s back to the old system of pages.

3. New Features and Tests

  • Link Cards: Google is testing link cards at the top of AI-generated overviews.
  • Health Overviews: There are more AI-generated health overviews showing up in search results.
  • Local Panels: Google is testing AI overviews in local information panels.

4. Search Rankings and Quality

  • Improving Rankings: Google said it can improve its search ranking system but will only do so on a large scale.
  • Measuring Quality: Google’s Elizabeth Tucker shared how they measure search quality.

5. Advice for Content Creators

  • Brand Names in Reviews: Google advises not to avoid mentioning brand names in review content.
  • Fixing 404 Pages: Google explained when it’s important to fix 404 error pages.

6. New Search Features in Google Chrome

Google Chrome for mobile devices has added several new search features to enhance user experience.

7. New Tests and Features in Google Search

  • Credit Card Widget: Google is testing a new widget for credit card information in search results.
  • Sliding Search Results: When making a new search query, the results might slide to the right.

8. Bing’s New Feature

Bing is now using AI to write “People Also Ask” questions in search results.

9. Local Search Ranking Factors

Menu items and popular times might be factors that influence local search rankings on Google.

10. Google Ads Updates

  • Query Matching and Brand Controls: Google Ads updated its query matching and brand controls, and advertisers are happy with these changes.
  • Lead Credits: Google will automate lead credits for Local Service Ads. Google says this is a good change, but some advertisers are worried.
  • tROAS Insights Box: Google Ads is testing a new insights box for tROAS (Target Return on Ad Spend) in Performance Max and Standard Shopping campaigns.
  • WordPress Tag Code: There is a new conversion code for Google Ads on WordPress sites.

These updates highlight how Google and other search engines are continuously evolving to improve user experience and provide better advertising tools.

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Facebook Faces Yet Another Outage: Platform Encounters Technical Issues Again

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Uppdated: It seems that today’s issues with Facebook haven’t affected as many users as the last time. A smaller group of people appears to be impacted this time around, which is a relief compared to the larger incident before. Nevertheless, it’s still frustrating for those affected, and hopefully, the issues will be resolved soon by the Facebook team.

Facebook had another problem today (March 20, 2024). According to Downdetector, a website that shows when other websites are not working, many people had trouble using Facebook.

This isn’t the first time Facebook has had issues. Just a little while ago, there was another problem that stopped people from using the site. Today, when people tried to use Facebook, it didn’t work like it should. People couldn’t see their friends’ posts, and sometimes the website wouldn’t even load.

Downdetector, which watches out for problems on websites, showed that lots of people were having trouble with Facebook. People from all over the world said they couldn’t use the site, and they were not happy about it.

When websites like Facebook have problems, it affects a lot of people. It’s not just about not being able to see posts or chat with friends. It can also impact businesses that use Facebook to reach customers.

Since Facebook owns Messenger and Instagram, the problems with Facebook also meant that people had trouble using these apps. It made the situation even more frustrating for many users, who rely on these apps to stay connected with others.

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During this recent problem, one thing is obvious: the internet is always changing, and even big websites like Facebook can have problems. While people wait for Facebook to fix the issue, it shows us how easily things online can go wrong. It’s a good reminder that we should have backup plans for staying connected online, just in case something like this happens again.

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