When your site appears online depends on your subscription status and visibility settings. Here's what you need to know:

Free Trial Sites

• Private by default
• Only visible to owners and contributors
• Not indexed by search engines
• Can be password-protected for specific visitors
• Accessible via direct link or connected domain

Paid Sites

• Can be public or private based on your settings
• Check status: Settings → Site Availability
• Site is live when set to "Public"

Online Store Visibility

• Requires connected payment processor
• Without payment setup, visitors see: "The payment service is closed"
• Store becomes fully functional once payment processing is enabled

Content Update Visibility Changes requiring save to be visible:

• Layout page modifications
• Blog posts, events, and products
• Page descriptions and settings
• Style and design settings
• Content block areas and footers

Instantly visible changes (after page refresh):

• Gallery section images
• Gallery page media
• Album page content
• Navigation menu changes

Privacy Options

• Keep site private even after paid subscription
• Use password protection until ready to launch
• Control search engine indexing through Google Search Console
• Configure individual pages for search engine visibility

Security Settings:

• Customize site visibility through Site Availability settings
• Add site passwords for restricted access
• Manage search engine indexing preferences
• Control page-level visibility settings

Remember to regularly check your site's visibility settings to ensure they align with your intended audience access.

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