Configuring Google Index Setting
Here’s a step-by-step guide on how to configure the Google Index setting to allow or disallow indexing of password-protected pages in WooCommerce:
Log in to your WordPress admin panel.
Navigate to “Password Protected Store” and select “Settings.”
Inside the Settings section, find the subsection related to “Form Settings.”
Look for “General Settings.”
Display and Background Settings:
Within this section, find the settings related to “Display and Background Settings.”
Allowed IPs: Enter the IPs to which you want to grant access to the password-protected pages. Separate multiple IPs with commas.
Allow Google to Crawl: Locate the setting labeled “Allow Google to Crawl.”
- Choosing “Yes” allows Google’s search bot to access and index your website’s content for search engine ranking purposes.
- Choosing “No” disallows Google from indexing your password-protected pages.
Hide Products Completely: If you want to hide products completely on shop, category, and archive pages, check the “Hide Products Completely on Shop/Archive Pages” option.
Save Changes:
After configuring these settings, click the “Save Changes” button to apply and save the changes.
By following these steps, you’ll be able to configure whether Google’s search bot is allowed to crawl and index your password-protected pages in WooCommerce. Make sure to save your changes to ensure they take effect on your website.