How to Get Your BigCommerce Store Indexed Faster with IndexNow
- 29 Jul, 2025
If you’re running an ecommerce store on BigCommerce, you know how important visibility is. But what happens when you launch a new product, publish a new page, or run a time-sensitive sale — and it takes days (or even weeks) for search engines to notice?
Search engines are powerful, but slow indexing can cost you traffic, clicks, and ultimately, sales.
🚀 Enter: IndexNow
IndexNow is a modern protocol created to speed up how websites communicate with search engines. Instead of waiting for bots to crawl your site (whenever they feel like it), IndexNow instantly notifies search engines when your site content changes — so your new pages get indexed faster.
It’s currently supported by Bing, Yandex, Naver, and several others.
Think of it like this: Instead of hoping the SEO gods notice your new page… you’re texting them directly.
❌ Why BigCommerce Doesn’t Handle This by Default
BigCommerce is a powerful platform, but it doesn’t natively support IndexNow or automatic pinging when content changes.
That means:
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Your new product launches might not show up in search for days
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SEO tweaks (like new titles or meta descriptions) go unnoticed until the next crawl
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You’re relying on a process you can’t control — and that’s risky for sales
✅ The Fix: IndexNow App for BigCommerce
That’s exactly why we built the IndexNow app for BigCommerce — a lightweight tool that quietly works in the background to keep your site in sync with search engines.
What It Does:
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Detects when pages or products are added, edited, or deleted
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Instantly notifies search engines using the IndexNow protocol
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No manual setup, no coding, no extra effort
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Works for any page type: product, category, content, blog
It’s the fastest way to make sure your SEO efforts actually show up in search results.
👀 Who Should Use IndexNow?
This tool is especially useful for:
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Stores with frequent product updates
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Merchants running flash sales or seasonal promotions
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Brands doing heavy SEO work and want changes reflected immediately
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Anyone launching a new store or redesign that needs fast visibility
🛠️ How to Get Started (It’s Ridiculously Easy)
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Install the IndexNow app from the BigCommerce App Marketplace
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That’s it. Seriously. It starts working immediately, no configuration required.
It’s plug-and-go — and your future SEO self will thank you.
📈 Final Thoughts: Don’t Let Crawlers Slow You Down
Your competitors aren’t waiting for search engines to catch up — and neither should you.
With the IndexNow app for BigCommerce, your store becomes more agile, more visible, and more competitive in search. Whether you’re pushing out new products weekly or just trying to get noticed faster, this tiny app gives you a real SEO advantage — automatically.
Ready to speed up your store’s indexing?
👉 Install the IndexNow app for BigCommerce