Why Indexing Matters for Blogspot Videos
So you’ve embedded a great video in your Blogspot post—but it doesn’t show up in search. Sound familiar? That’s because Google doesn’t always index your content immediately—especially video content hosted on a third-party platform like YouTube.
To fix that, you need to structure your Blogspot page in a way that screams, “Hey Google, index this video!” Here’s how to do exactly that.
Step-by-Step: Helping Google Discover and Index Your Video
1. Use the Official YouTube Embed Code
Blogspot supports embedding videos directly, but never use file uploads or non-YouTube sources if your goal is visibility. Instead, copy the full embed iframe from YouTube and paste it into the HTML tab of your Blogspot post.
<iframe width="100%" height="360" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/YOUR_VIDEO_ID" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>This gives Google immediate recognition that your page contains a valid, indexable video object.
2. Place the Embed After an Introductory Paragraph
Don’t start your post with an iframe. Instead, write 2–3 sentences introducing the video’s purpose and keyword context. This improves semantic understanding and boosts page quality signals.
Example: “In this video, I’ll walk you through how to grow chili peppers indoors using basic tools. Perfect for beginners!”
3. Add a Descriptive Video Transcript or Breakdown
Googlebot can’t “watch” your video. But it can read text. Including a full transcript or step-by-step breakdown gives search engines all the context they need to index your video-rich post properly.
Bonus: this also helps with accessibility and increases time on page.
4. Manually Add JSON-LD Video Schema
This might sound technical, but it’s a game-changer. Schema tells Google, “Hey, this is a video,” with all the rich data it needs.
Paste this code into your Blogspot HTML view (adjust values):
<script type="application/ld+json">
{
"@context": "https://schema.org",
"@type": "VideoObject",
"name": "How to Grow Chili Indoors",
"description": "A step-by-step guide to growing chili peppers in small spaces.",
"thumbnailUrl": "https://i.ytimg.com/vi/YOUR_VIDEO_ID/maxresdefault.jpg",
"uploadDate": "2025-04-28",
"contentUrl": "https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YOUR_VIDEO_ID",
"embedUrl": "https://www.youtube.com/embed/YOUR_VIDEO_ID"
}
</script>5. Submit the Page to Google Search Console
After publishing your post, go to Search Console and paste the URL into the “URL Inspection” tool. Hit “Request Indexing.”
This forces Google to crawl the page instead of waiting for its next natural visit—which could take days or weeks.
Other Quick Tips for Faster Indexing
- Share the post on social media: External links help search engines find your page faster.
- Link from other posts: Internal linking builds authority and improves crawl paths.
- Keep your Blogspot sitemap updated: Blogspot does this automatically, but pinging your sitemap in Search Console can help too.
Common Mistakes That Delay Indexing
- Embedding a video without any supporting text or context
- Using iframe code from non-YouTube sources (like Google Drive)
- Publishing posts with thin content (less than 300 words)
- Not submitting the URL manually to Search Console
Conclusion: Visibility Starts with Smart Structure
Getting your video indexed on Blogspot isn’t just about hitting “publish.” It’s about wrapping that video in content that Google can actually understand and trust.
When you use schema, write detailed descriptions, and properly embed your video, you dramatically increase the chances of fast and accurate indexing—meaning more traffic and more visibility for your content.