Hello, when searching for my site on Google, I see that one of the pages is listed as “Remy Sharp” but I can’t find any reference of that name in any of my blocks, SEO settings or page source. Where would t come from and how could I get rid of it?
Hello @LeFred !
Thank you bringing this into attention. After checking, I couldn’t find any reference to “Remy Sharp” in the page’s metadata or search results on my end, even after searching in incognito mode. This suggests that the issue might be related to how Google indexed the page.
It’s possible that at some point, this name was included in the metadata or title, and Google indexed it. Google search results can take time to update, and sometimes outdated information may still appear for a while even after the page has been updated.
As a potential solution you can Request Google to Re-Crawl the Page: If the metadata was recently updated, Google might still be displaying old information. You can use Google Search Console to request a re-crawl of the page to ensure the updated metadata is reflected in search results.
It may take some time for Google to fully update its index, however this is what I see on my end at the moment.
Best regards,
Super thanks @Andranik for the quick response - I’ve asked to re-index the page and resubmitted the sitemap, will see what happens.
I’ve seen this happen before it before a few months ago but it subsequently disappeared and properly displayed “sign-up” (only seems to affect this page). Could Google recognise the content of this page as previously used in a similar sign-up page created by another user? Can I do anything to make my page more unique in that case (it’s just a header+footer+sign up forms, one for mobile, one for desktop)?
Quick related question (and sorry for my ignorance on the topic): I assume there is no way to influence the order of the sub-pages listed in google search results (or how many sub-pages are displayed) - in fact you seem to see different pages to me in your search :)?
Thanks again for your help!
Thank you for the follow-up @LeFred ! I’m glad to hear you’ve re-indexed the page and resubmitted the sitemap—those are great first steps.
Regarding your question about whether Google could recognize the content as previously used on a similar page: While it’s possible that Google might make connections between similar content, it’s more likely a coincidence in this case. To make your page more unique, you can:
- Add more original content: Consider including a unique introduction or additional sections on the page to provide more context.
- Use unique meta titles and descriptions: Ensure the meta title and description for this page are distinct and descriptive, emphasizing what sets your page apart.
- Modify the structure slightly: Even small changes to the layout or content hierarchy can help make the page stand out to search engines.
For your related question about influencing the order or number of sub-pages listed in Google search results (like site links): Unfortunately, there’s no direct way to control this. Google determines which pages to display and their order based on its algorithms, focusing on relevance and site structure. However, here are some ways to encourage better site link visibility:
- Ensure clear navigation: A well-structured menu and internal links help Google understand the hierarchy of your site.
- Submit a clear sitemap: https://www.yuremote.com/sitemap.xml here is how to add it to the Google search console.
- Use descriptive page titles and H1 tags: This helps Google better identify the purpose of each page.
Finally, the differences in pages displayed between your search results and mine could be influenced by factors like location, personalization, or recent indexing updates.
Best regards,
Andranik
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