How do I get indexed on Yandex?

To get your website indexed on Yandex, follow these steps:

  1. Create a Yandex Webmaster Account:
    • Go to the Yandex Webmaster page.
    • Sign in with your Yandex account or create a new one if you don’t have one.
  2. Add Your Site:
    • Click on the “Add Site” button.
    • Enter the URL of your website.
    • Click “Add.”
  3. Verify Ownership:
    • Yandex will ask you to verify ownership of your site. There are several methods to do this:
      • HTML File: Upload a Yandex-provided HTML file to the root directory of your website.
      • Meta Tag: Add a Yandex-provided meta tag to the <head> section of your website’s homepage.
      • DNS Record: Add a DNS record to your domain’s DNS settings.
    • Once you’ve done one of these methods, click “Check” in Yandex Webmaster to complete the verification.
  4. Submit Your Sitemap:
    • A sitemap helps Yandex understand the structure of your site and index your pages more efficiently.
    • Create a sitemap if you don’t have one. You can use tools like XML-Sitemaps.com or plugins if you’re using CMS platforms like WordPress.
    • In Yandex Webmaster, go to the “Indexing” section and select “Sitemap files.”
    • Enter the URL of your sitemap and click “Add.”
  5. Monitor Your Site:
    • Use Yandex Webmaster tools to monitor the indexing status of your site, view crawl errors, and get insights into how your site is performing on Yandex.
    • Regularly check for any issues and fix them promptly to ensure your site is indexed and performing well.
  6. Optimize Your Site for Yandex:
    • Ensure your website follows good SEO practices, such as having unique and high-quality content, proper use of headers, and a clean URL structure.
    • Make sure your site is mobile-friendly, as mobile usability is important for Yandex.
    • Improve site speed and performance.

Following these steps will help get your site indexed on Yandex and ensure it performs well in Yandex search results.