How to Fix Outdated Search Results in Google Search
When incorrect or outdated information appears in Google search results, it's because Google hasn't re-crawled and indexed your site since recent changes. Here's how to fix this:
Request Re-indexing via Google Search Console
- Submit your site to Google Search Console
- Request a re-indexing when:
- New content isn't showing
- Content or title edits aren't visible
- SEO descriptions aren't updated
- Deleted or hidden pages still appear
Influence Search Result Text While Google determines what text appears in search results, you can suggest content through:
- Site descriptions
- SEO descriptions
- Page descriptions
Other Search Engines For incorrect information in other search engines like Bing:
- Use Bing Webmaster Tools to request re-indexing
- Follow similar processes for other search platforms
Site Links Site links are the additional links appearing beneath certain Google search results:
- Generated automatically for high-traffic sites
- Cannot be directly modified
- Controlled by Google's algorithms
Remember:
- Re-indexing takes time
- Search engines control the final display
- Regular updates to search console help maintain accuracy
- Monitor your site's appearance in search results regularly
Be patient after requesting re-indexing, as it may take several days or weeks for changes to appear in search results.