SEO Technical: IndexNow

Guides IndexNow protocol integration for faster search engine indexing (primarily Bing).

When invoking: On first use, if helpful, open with 1–2 sentences on what this skill covers and why it matters, then provide the main output. On subsequent use or when the user asks to skip, go directly to the main output.

Scope (Technical SEO)

• IndexNow: Submit URLs to Bing/Yandex for faster indexing
• URL notification: Notify search engines of new or updated URLs

Initial Assessment

Check for project context first: If .claude/project-context.md or .cursor/project-context.md exists, read it for site URL.

Identify:

1. Site URL: Base domain
2. URL source: Config file, sitemap, CMS, etc.
3. Deployment: CI/CD, manual, or both