Why isn't my site showing up on Google yet?

A new site can take days to weeks to appear; Google decides when. A free preview never shows: it's hidden from search until you make it live.

Once you're live, your sitemap lists every page and your robots.txt welcomes Google, so there's nothing to switch on. Connecting Google Search Console (Settings → Search and redirects) lets you see what Google has found and send your sitemap directly. Searching your exact business name usually finds you before general searches like plumber near me do.

What helps most beyond your site: a verified Google Business Profile with the same name, address and phone, and links from your social profiles and listings. Site health shows anything on the site that's in Google's way.