Are you tired of paying for "crazy expensive" SEO software just to see if Google actually knows your website exists? In this video, we break down how AI is changing the web development game — not by making it cheaper, but by making it possible to deliver way more content at scale.
We dive into a quick, free "hack" using Google Gemini to audit your site's indexing status, verify your metadata, and ensure your schema is working correctly. Whether you're building local landing pages or managing a blog, this method gives you instant peace of mind without the monthly subscription fee.
Topics covered:
The AI Content Shift: Why AI isn't lowering website prices, but increasing the value and volume of what you can provide
Indexing 101: A refresher on using Sitemaps (XML) and Google Search Console to get your pages noticed
The Gemini Shortcut: How to use simple prompts to check if a page is "index-allowed" and see what snippets Google is pulling
Search Console & Bing: Why you shouldn't ignore the 20% of traffic coming from Bing and how to verify your site across platforms
Key Takeaways:
"I don't sell websites cheaper now because of AI — I give my clients a lot more website."
Prompting Tip: Sometimes keeping your prompts "wide open" is better. Just ask, "Is indexing allowed? [URL]" and let the AI tell you what it sees.
The Checklist: Submit your sitemap.xml to Google Search Console, submit individual pages for faster indexing, and verify your site on Bing Webmaster Tools to capture that extra 20% of search traffic.
If you're struggling to get your local business to show up in search results, start here. You might just find that your site isn't "bad" — it's just not indexed!
