Why Some Videos Never Show Up in Google Search
You published a post with a great video. You followed SEO tips. You even waited patiently. But the video still doesn’t appear in Google results.
This doesn’t always mean you did something wrong—sometimes, indexing just stalls. But if you don’t fix it, you’re leaving traffic on the table. Here’s how to check and solve it fast.
Step 1: Inspect Your Blogspot URL in Google Search Console
Find the Right URL
Use the exact Blogspot post URL that contains your video. Example:
https://yourblogname.blogspot.com/2025/05/grow-basil-indoor-video.html
Use the “URL Inspection Tool”
Open Google Search Console → paste the URL into the inspection bar at the top → press enter.
Look for the message: “URL is on Google”. If that shows up, great—your page is indexed. But scroll down to the “Page resources” section to confirm the video embed was loaded.
Step 2: Check for Rich Results Eligibility
Use Google’s Rich Results Test
Go to: https://search.google.com/test/rich-results
Paste the Blogspot post URL. If you correctly added VideoObject schema, you’ll see a result like: “VideoObject detected.”
If you don’t see that, your structured data might be missing or malformed.
Step 3: Search for the Video on Google
Try Direct Queries
Use site search first:
site:yourblogname.blogspot.com basil video
If nothing shows, try variations of your blog title or video title. If it's not there, time to troubleshoot.
What to Do If It’s Not Indexed
1. Request Indexing Again
In Google Search Console, after inspecting the URL, click “Request Indexing.” This tells Google to crawl the page again.
2. Add or Fix Schema Markup
Make sure your VideoObject schema is accurate and placed in the HTML view—not the Compose view—of Blogspot.
3. Update the Post with Fresh Content
Sometimes stale or low-quality pages don’t get indexed. Try:
- Adding 200–300 more words
- Embedding a second related video
- Refreshing your headings with better keywords
4. Check for “Noindex” Tags
In Blogspot’s “Search preferences,” make sure you didn’t accidentally check a setting to discourage indexing. Under “Custom robots tags,” don’t enable “noindex” on posts.
5. Build Internal Links
Link to your video post from other high-traffic posts on your Blogspot. This improves crawl priority.
Tips to Speed Up Indexing in Future Posts
- Submit your sitemap: Even though Blogspot auto-generates one at
/sitemap.xml, pinging it via Search Console helps. - Embed videos properly: Always use YouTube iframe, not upload or external player embeds.
- Add schema: VideoObject is your best friend for SEO visibility.
- Write complete content: Thin posts get ignored. Aim for 500+ words minimum.
Conclusion: Monitor, Adjust, Repeat
Getting indexed isn’t always instant, especially with video. But by checking regularly, adding structured data, and creating quality content, you can make sure your Blogspot videos don’t just live online—they’re seen.
It’s not just about posting—it’s about being found.