Availability
SEO settings are available for:- Growth Plan and above
- Not available during Free Trial or Free Plan
Accessing Search Indexing Settings
- Click your profile picture
- Go to Admin > Setup > Privacy & Access
- Scroll to the Search Indexing section
Default Settings
By default:- The search indexing toggle is on
- Your network can be crawled and indexed by search engines
- Public content is discoverable through search
Making Content Searchable
To make member posts and profiles appear in search results:- Go to Admin > Setup > Privacy & Access
- Under Network Privacy and Access Settings, select “Anyone”
- This makes your network publicly visible to search engines
Plan-Specific Indexing
Networks with Access Plans
If your network requires a plan to access content:- Only the landing page will be indexed by default
- Member content behind the paywall won’t appear in search results
- You have the option to turn off landing page indexing if desired
Open Networks
If your network is set to “Anyone” can view:- Public spaces and content can be indexed
- Member profiles (if set to public) can be indexed
- Posts and discussions can appear in search results
Important Note About Image Previews
Warning: If Search Indexing is turned off, image previews when sharing links externally may not work as expected. When sharing your network on social media or other platforms, proper indexing helps ensure:- Correct preview images appear
- Titles and descriptions display properly
- Links look professional and complete
SEO Best Practices
For Better Search Visibility
- Keep search indexing on for public networks
- Set privacy to “Anyone” for public content
- Use clear, descriptive titles for your network and spaces
- Encourage quality content that people want to find
- Include relevant keywords naturally in your network description
For Private Networks
- Turn search indexing off if you want complete privacy
- Use plan-gated access to keep content members-only
- Consider indexing only the landing page for marketing purposes
Controlling What’s Indexed
You have granular control over search indexing:- Full indexing: Landing page + public content
- Landing page only: For plan-gated networks
- No indexing: Complete privacy from search engines
Impact on Growth
Search Indexing ON:
- Members can find you through Google and other search engines
- Content can rank for relevant keywords
- Free organic traffic to your network
- Better social media link previews
Search Indexing OFF:
- Complete privacy from search engines
- Members must have direct link to find you
- Better for private, exclusive communities
- May impact link preview functionality