Resolving the “Crawled - Currently Not Indexed” Issue on a Thin Content Page
Ever had a page you meant to finish later, but it ended up stuck in Google Search Console with the dreaded "Crawled - Currently Not Indexed" status? You're not alone. I'll admit, this was a bit of a lazy move on my part. The page was the result of a quick export of some long-tail keywords from an AI chatbot, and I didn't get around to fleshing out the full content.
The result? Google found it but decided it wasn't worth showing to anyone—at least not yet.
Here's a behind-the-scenes look at how I'm tackling this issue with one of our own pages: How do I add a PDF to Squarespace product details? (archived version)
The Problem: A Page in SEO Limbo
The "Crawled - Currently Not Indexed" status is a common and frustrating issue for many site owners. Google's documentation lists a number of reasons for this, including:
The page is a duplicate of another.
The page contains "noindex" tags.
The content is too low quality.
The page has very few or no internal links.
In my case, it was clear that the reason was thin content. The page was a quick-and-dirty draft—a few paragraphs that lacked the depth and detail needed to be truly useful.
Here's how to find and check a page's status yourself:
Open Google Search Console and go to the Pages section under Indexing on the left-hand menu.
In the "Why pages aren't indexed" table, look for the "Crawled - currently not indexed" row.
Click on the row to see the list of all URLs with this status.
You can then inspect your specific URL to get more details.
Page index status
The Fix: Create helpful content
When you're dealing with a thin content issue, the path forward is clear: you have to add value. The goal was to transform this page from a simple answer into an authoritative guide, and here’s a look at the process I’ve started:
| Date | Action Taken |
|---|---|
| Before September 24, 2025 | Identified the Problem: The page was "Crawled - Currently Not Indexed." |
| September 24, 2025 | Enhanced the Content: Adding a detailed, step-by-step guide with UX tips and links to relevant plugins like Beyondspace's own tools. The short note was transformed into a full-fledged tutorial. |
| September 24, 2025 | Added Internal Links: I linked to the newly updated page from other high-authority blogs on our site to signal its importance to Google. |
| September 24, 2025 | Requested Re-indexing: I used the URL Inspection tool in GSC to ask Google to recrawl and re-evaluate the updated page. |
New Page Content
The original page was a short, unformatted block of text. To fix this, I completely revamped the content to be a comprehensive tutorial. I added headings, bullet points, and included visuals to make it easy to follow. This new content provides a much better user experience and gives Google a clear signal that the page is now valuable.
Fix thin content (archived published version)
Requesting Re-indexing
Once your new content is live, you need to tell Google to re-crawl your updated page. This expedites the process.
Log in to Google Search Console and go to the URL Inspection tool at the top.
Paste your updated page URL into the inspection bar and press enter.
GSC will analyze the URL. If the page is "Crawled - Currently Not Indexed," you will see a button that says "Request Indexing."
Click this button. Google will then add your URL to a priority crawl queue.
Re-index new content
What Happens Next?
Now, the waiting game begins. Google's indexing process isn't instant; it can take anywhere from a few days to several weeks, depending on a site's authority and Google's crawl queue.
I'll be monitoring the page's status closely in Google Search Console. I'm optimistic that by adding substantial value to the content and improving its internal linking, I've given it the boost it needs to get indexed.
Pro Tip: Instead of waiting, you can explore automated indexing services. Tools like PageIndexer can sometimes help speed up the process by pushing your URL to Google's indexing API. However, remember that these tools work best as a supplement to high-quality content—they can't force Google to index a page that doesn't provide value.
I'll be sure to post an update as soon as the page is indexed, sharing what I learned from the process. Be sure to check back in!
