A website's visibility settings determine who can access your content online. Here's what you need to know about website visibility and accessibility:

Trial Website Visibility

Trial websites are private by default and only accessible to:

• Website owners
• Contributors
• Users with direct links
• Visitors with website passwords (if enabled)

Search engines cannot find trial websites unless connected to a third-party domain.

Paid Website Visibility

After upgrading to a paid plan:

1. Check visibility in Settings > Website Availability
2. Website is live if set to "Public"
3. Can remain private or password-protected until ready to launch

Store Accessibility

To make your online store fully functional:

• Connect a payment processor
• Set up payment settings
• Remove "Checkout is closed" banner

Content Update Visibility

Changes requiring save to be visible:

• Layout pages
• Blog posts, events, and products
• Page descriptions
• Style and design settings
• Footer content

Automatically visible after page refresh:

• Gallery images
• Videos
• Album tracks
• Navigation menu changes

Maintaining Privacy

To keep your website private:

1. Use password protection
2. Adjust visibility settings
3. Remove indexed content using Google Search Console if needed
4. Hide specific pages from search engines

For maximum control over your website's visibility, regularly review these settings and adjust them according to your needs.

Remember to check your website's current status in Website Availability settings before sharing with your intended audience.

Related Articles

Previous Articles