IndexNow Plugin Installation and Configuration Guide

Step 1: Download and Install the Plugin

1. Download the Plugin: Ensure you have the latest version of the IndexNow plugin.
2. Upload Plugin Files: Upload the plugin files to the following directory in your Geeklog installation: /path/to/your/geeklog/plugins/. Then move the files from the plugin’s admin folder to: /path/to/your/geeklog/public_html/admin/plugins/indexnow/
3. Install the Plugin via Admin Panel:
   - Navigate to your Geeklog Admin Panel at:
     https://yourdomain.com/admin/plugins.php
   - Locate IndexNow Plugin in the list and click "Install."
   - The plugin will be installed with its default configuration.

Step 2: Generate an IndexNow Key

To utilize the IndexNow protocol, you must generate a unique API key. Follow these steps:

1. Go to the IndexNow Key Generation Page:
   Visit Bing's IndexNow key creation page at:
   https://www.bing.com/webmasters/indexnow
   - Log in to your account or create one if necessary.
   - Generate your unique IndexNow key following the instructions provided on the page.

2. Create and Host the Key File:
   - Once you have the key, create a text file (e.g., your-key.txt) that contains only the key.
   - Upload this file to the root directory of your website, such as:
     https://yourdomain.com/your-key.txt

Step 3: Configure the Plugin

1. Access Plugin Configuration:
   In your Geeklog Admin Panel, go to:
   https://yourdomain.com/admin/configuration.php
   Then, select the IndexNow plugin configuration.

2. Enter the IndexNow Key:
   - Find the field labeled IndexNow key.
   - Paste the key you generated from Bing into this field.

3. Save the Configuration:
   - Once you’ve entered the key, save your changes.

Step 4: Verify and Test

1. Check Key File Accessibility:
   - Open a browser and navigate to your key file location to verify that it is publicly accessible:
     https://yourdomain.com/your-key.txt
   - Ensure the file contains your key and can be accessed by Bing.

2. Monitor URL Submissions:
   - The plugin automatically submits URLs to IndexNow when you create, update, or delete content on your website.
   - To verify submissions, visit the Bing Webmaster Tools dashboard at:
     https://www.bing.com/webmasters/

Conclusion

The IndexNow plugin is now installed and configured. Your website will automatically notify search engines of new, updated, or deleted content, improving the speed and accuracy of indexing.

For additional help, visit the Bing Webmaster Tools documentation:
https://www.bing.com/webmasters/indexnow