Indexing

Indexing is the process by which search engines analyze, process, and store web pages in their massive databases after crawling them, creating a searchable library of internet content that can be quickly retrieved when users perform searches. During indexing, search engines examine page content, understand context and meaning, extract key information like keywords and topics, and organize this data in a way that allows for rapid retrieval during searches. A webpage must be both crawled and successfully indexed to appear in search engine results pages (SERPs), making indexing a critical step in achieving SEO visibility and organic traffic.