Waiting for Google to Index Your Video? Don’t.
Publishing a video post on Blogspot and crossing your fingers for Google to find it isn't the best strategy. Sometimes, the bot takes its sweet time—or worse, skips your video altogether.
The good news? You can nudge Google manually. All it takes is the right tools and structure. Let’s get your Blogspot video indexed fast.
Why Manual Indexing Works
Googlebot crawls millions of URLs daily, and Blogspot blogs aren’t always a priority. If you embed a video but don’t notify Google or give enough clues, it may take weeks—or never—to show up in search results.
Manual indexing requests can speed this up dramatically. Especially if your post includes structured data and helpful context.
Step-by-Step: How to Manually Index Blogspot Video Posts
1. Use Google Search Console
This is your control room. Make sure your Blogspot domain is verified in Search Console.
- Go to Search Console
- Paste the full URL of your new Blogspot post
- Click “Enter” and wait for the inspection results
- Click “Request Indexing”
This puts your post in a priority queue for crawling—usually within hours instead of weeks.
2. Add Valid VideoObject Structured Data
Google loves schema. If you include proper JSON-LD structured data, it’s more likely to process your post as a video-rich page.
Paste the following into the HTML view of your Blogspot post:
<script type="application/ld+json">
{
"@context": "https://schema.org",
"@type": "VideoObject",
"name": "How to Grow Basil Indoors",
"description": "A simple guide to growing basil using only water and sunlight.",
"thumbnailUrl": "https://yourblog.blogspot.com/host/basil-thumbnail.jpg",
"uploadDate": "2025-05-01",
"embedUrl": "https://www.youtube.com/embed/dQw4w9WgXcQ"
}
</script>3. Use the Rich Results Test
After publishing your post, go to the Rich Results Test. Paste your post URL and click “Test URL.”
If your VideoObject schema is detected, you’re on the right track. This increases the chances your video appears in Google’s video features.
4. Link from Other Indexed Pages
If you have older posts already indexed by Google, link to the new video post. This builds authority and signals importance.
Googlebot is more likely to revisit known pages. Internal linking gives it a shortcut to your new content.
5. Share the Link Across Web Properties
Distribute your Blogspot video post on:
- YouTube video description (if related)
- Your Twitter or X profile
- Public Facebook posts
- Reddit (in relevant subreddits)
These generate crawlable backlinks, especially if your Blogspot blog has low initial visibility.
Pro Tip: Use URL Parameters to Track Indexing
Add a ?source=manual parameter to test indexing separately. It helps you track which links were picked up first, and how fast.
Example: https://yourblog.blogspot.com/2025/05/video-seo.html?source=manual
How to Know If Google Indexed Your Video
- Search for your post title in Google:
site:yourblog.blogspot.com video seo basil - Check Google Search Console → Coverage → Valid URLs
- Use “Inspect URL” to confirm indexing status
Conclusion: Indexing is a Game You Can Win
Don’t wait passively for Googlebot to notice your Blogspot video. Take charge. Use Search Console, structured data, and link distribution to cut weeks of delay down to hours.
It’s the fastest way to make your hard work count—while everyone else is still waiting to be seen.