Technical Definition
Indexing is the process of adding crawled web pages to a search engine's database. After crawling, Google analyzes page content, evaluates quality signals, and decides whether to store the page in its index. Indexed pages are eligible to appear in search results. Not all crawled pages get indexed; quality, uniqueness, and canonical signals affect indexing decisions.
Simple Explanation (ELI13)
Indexing is when Google decides to save your page in its giant database. Just because Google visits your page doesn't mean it will keep it. Think of it like a librarian deciding which books are good enough to put on the shelves. If your page is indexed, it can show up when people search.
Related Terms
Crawling, Index Coverage, Noindex, Canonical
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