So, your site is live. You’ve put time into getting it built, maybe even paid someone to make it look nice. You go to Google, type in your business name or the service you offer, and… nothing. Page one? Nope. Page five? Still no sign of you.
We’ve seen this happen way more times than you’d think. At PA Graphics, it’s one of the most common things people ask us to help with. If your website isn’t showing up on Google, there’s always a reason. And most of the time, it’s something we can fix.
Let’s walk through what might be going on and how we usually sort it out.
1. Google Doesn’t Know Your Site Exists Yet
This is a big one. Just because your website is live doesn’t mean Google has seen it. You still need to help Google find your site and then index it. Especially if it’s brand new, or no one’s linked to it yet.
What we do:
We’ll check if Google has indexed your pages. If it hasn’t, we manually submit your site to Google Search Console and push your sitemap through. That speeds up the process. We also make sure your site isn’t accidentally blocking search engines from crawling it, because yeah, that happens more often than you’d expect.
2. You or Your Developer Left the “No Index” Setting On
Here’s the thing, during development, it’s common to turn on a setting that tells Google to stay away. The problem? People forget to turn it off once the site goes live. So your site is politely asking Google to ignore it.
How we fix it:
We scan for no index tags in your site’s code and remove them. Then we make sure your site is giving Google the green light to crawl and show your pages in search.
3. Your On-Page SEO Is a Bit of a Mess
Even if Google can find your site, it needs to understand what each page is about. If your pages have no real structure, missing titles, no meta descriptions, no keyword focus, then Google doesn’t know what to rank you for.
What we fix:
We go page by page and clean things up. Headings. Titles. Descriptions. Keyword targeting. We keep it all natural, no spammy keyword stuffing, just well-organized content that actually makes sense to both humans and search engines.
4. The Site Loads Too Slowly
Speed matters. Google ranks slow sites lower. Users bounce faster. Everyone loses.
What we do:
We test your site speed with proper tools. If it’s dragging, we compress images, clean up bloated code, and get rid of anything unnecessary. We won’t just run it through a plugin and call it a day. Real fixes.
5. It Doesn’t Work Well on Phones
Google uses mobile-first indexing. That means if your site doesn’t work properly on phones, Google isn’t going to rank it well. And yeah, most people are browsing on their phones now.
Our fix:
We test your site across devices and redesign parts if needed. Everything we build at PA Graphics is mobile-friendly by default. If we didn’t build your current site, we’ll still make it mobile-ready.
6. You’re Targeting the Wrong Keywords
Sometimes, the issue isn’t technical. You might be trying to rank for things that are either too competitive, too vague, or just not what people are actually searching.
What we change:
We research what your ideal customers are Googling, not just high-volume stuff, but real search intent. Then we help rework your content to match those terms in a way that still feels natural.
7. No One’s Linking to You
Google trusts sites that have other good websites linking to them. If you have zero backlinks, your site can seem like a ghost town, even if it’s solid otherwise.
What we do:
We help you get listed on relevant directories, reach out to local or industry-specific sites, and build those connections. Quality matters more than quantity here. One strong backlink can do more than 50 junk ones.
8. Your Local SEO is Bare-Bones or Missing
If you’re a local business and haven’t claimed or fully filled out your Google Business Profile, you’re missing out on people searching nearby. Those map results at the top of the page? You won’t be in them.
Our fix:
We set up and fully optimize your Google profile. Add the right categories, consistent info, photos, and even a few posts to give it a boost.
You’re Not Alone and It’s Fixable
We’ve worked with loads of business owners who came to us saying “I have a website, but no one’s finding it.” And after a proper audit, we usually spot the problem fast.
At PA Graphics, we don’t just build good-looking websites. We build websites that work, rank, and get results.
If your site isn’t showing on Google and you’re tired of guessing why, let’s talk. We’ll take a proper look, explain what’s going on and fix it.
Your site deserves to be seen. Let’s make that happen. Contact us.