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I have done so many manual submissions but until now most of my links, especially those on seo directories still do not appear in google...

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Quick answer: there’s no fixed delay — Google can discover a page in hours but indexing commonly takes a few days to a few weeks, and sometimes longer for brand-new or low‑authority sites. Submitting or “requesting” indexing can speed discovery, but it does not guarantee a page will be included. See Google’s guidance on asking for recrawls. (developers.google.com)
The old “9‑month sandbox” idea is a myth; Google doesn’t hold every new site in a single manual bucket — slower growth usually means Google is still evaluating value and signals, not that you hit a formal timer. (searchenginejournal.com)

Practical checklist to diagnose and improve indexing (use these in order):

  • Use the URL Inspection / Page Indexing view in Search Console to test the live page, view rendering, and (where appropriate) request indexing. That tool shows the exact reason Google is or isn’t indexing a URL. (searchengineland.com)
  • If Search Console shows “Discovered – currently not indexed” or “Crawled – currently not indexed,” follow the triage for each (crawl queue / crawl budget vs. content quality/duplicate/thin content). Improve uniqueness, internal links, and canonical signals before resubmitting. (ahrefs.com)
  • Check robots.txt, X‑Robots‑Tag/meta robots, canonical tags, HTTP status codes, server uptime, and whether critical content is rendered by JavaScript; fix anything that blocks Googlebot or hides page content. (Google’s “How Search Works” docs explain these stages.) (developers.google.com)

Notes about checks others mentioned here: don’t rely on a raw site: query for definitive counts — the site: results are an estimate and not a diagnostic tool; use Search Console’s Pages / Links reports and server logs for reliable debugging. (searchenginejournal.com)

If you’ve already followed the steps above, document what you changed, run a live test in Search Console, and watch the Pages/Indexing report for 7–14 days — indexing often follows a pattern, not a magic fix.

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Member Avatar for stymiee

You won't see the links for months, if ever, because Google rarely updates its link count and even then doesn't even display all of them.

As far as getting indexed by Google, have you submitted your site directly to them?

Member Avatar for silveraden

You won't see the links for months, if ever, because Google rarely updates its link count and even then doesn't even display all of them.

As far as getting indexed by Google, have you submitted your site directly to them?

Yes, I submitted my site directly and have also my site map...

My site is indexed not with around 500 links...still increasing..thanks

Member Avatar for Dani

To get a more accurate representation of where Google knows your backlinks are, sign up with Google Webmaster Tools at www.google.com/webmasters/

Member Avatar for ithelp

Put it in your signature in few forums, unless the domain was banned by google , it can get indexed in a month.

Member Avatar for neuronimbus

I have done so many manual submissions but until now most of my links, especially those on seo directories still do not appear in google...

Are you talking about the links submitted in directories?

Have you used any software to do so or have submitted them manually?

Manual submission is the best way for directories submissions and submissions in the correct relevant category will make your web rank more stronger and your indexing too.

Member Avatar for cooluks

I have done so many manual submissions but until now most of my links, especially those on seo directories still do not appear in google...

Use the command site:yousite.com

if there are pages displays it means you are indexed but if not you have not been crawled at all..

If you want it to be index.. linking it to already crawled sites will do the trick....

Example you sigs in forum posts... The forum with the follow on signature posts especially...

Member Avatar for tamar

The rumored sandbox says approximately 9 months. That can vary give or take a few months depending on inbound links and popularity.

Member Avatar for mamtasaini

Off late I have seen that google has slowed the process of indexing new websites. I have had this experience with 2 newly released websites.

as far as backlinks go they have always been a problem. No one knows what they consider a link and will show as a backlink and what not.

Member Avatar for silveraden

I would like to tell you guys that my site is already indexed by google and also listed on top with some high competitive keywords.. Around 1520 backlinks have been listed too:)

I am doing all manual submissions. I did never spent any cent in advertising..all free.

Member Avatar for dohfiddle

How did you manage so many backlinks

Member Avatar for Dani

Good, quality content that people are naturally going to want to link to. News sites with breaking news, for example, will often have individual articles syndicated throughout the web like wildfire.

If you have continually updating content, adding an RSS feed is a must.

Member Avatar for Serr.biz

Yes, use Google Webmaster tools and be patient. Google does not show ALL back links that it actually counts.

Be sure to check your Yahoo backlinks as well.

Member Avatar for ericfromandys

Yeah I actually like to look at my Yahoo backlinks count to see a more accurate count of all my backlinks. Google either doesn't show all of them thru their basic link: function, or they are very slow to update. The google webmaster tools is updated more frequently and is allegedly comprehensive, but it still doesn't pick up as many as Yahoo picks up for my site.

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