15 points which can be followed to get your website in Google Discover
- Image quality is better than 1200 pixels.
- Set max-image-preview to large.
- Do not use a logo as an image.
- Meta title- the title should match the content.
- Exaggeration- keep title/description/feature image sensible.
- Content- follow the trend of education.
- RSS feed- Must have RSS feed enabled.
- Do not disallow RSS feed in robot.txt.
- The page must have the feature to follow the RSS (Really Simple Syndication) feed.
- Must have -title- and -link- in the feed.
- Must follow all Google policies in content.
- Must disclose sponsored content links.
- Must disclose political allegiance.
- Must have clear information about the author, publisher, and website.
- Must have clear contact information.
1. Image quality is better than 1200 pixels
To appear in Google Discover, your image must be of good quality, with no blurry or distorted background. The image must be at least 1200 pixels wide. And your image should match your content. It should not be that your content is truncated and images are cropped and it is saying that Google never shows such images in Discover.
2. Set max-image-preview to large
The maximum image preview robot meta tag on the webpage should be set to large. Not to be confused with robot meta tags, no index visible is also a type of robot meta tag and no follow is also a type of meta tag. Set max-image-preview is also a type of meta tag that has 3 options.
- None
- Standard
- Large
Keeping it at None does not show it in Google Discover, so you should keep it on Large, only then Google will show your image in Discover.
3. Do not use a logo as an image
If you make a simple image of your company’s logo, then you should stop it. Google does not show any such image in Google Discover in which your logo is too visible. You should make the logo in a graphic, small, and in line with the website. That should be done in the header.
Because making the Google Discover feed exiting is easy by making the user look at the image and click on it and read the content and if you use your logo in the website and it is being shown in the Discover feed then the quality of the Google feed is low. And Google reduces your image in Google Discover.
4. Meta title- the title should match the content
Meta titles should be relevant to your content. If you have prepared and written the meta title and there is no such button in your content then the user is not satisfied and your website gets affected due to which Google shows you in Discover feed. Stops doing this.
5. Exaggeration- keep title/description/thumbnail image sensational
You should not include anything too sensitive in your title description and thumbnail; however, sometimes a little bit goes a long way, which increases the CTR. Doing too much makes Google and users lose trust in your website. There should not be much difference between your title description and thumbnail.
6. Content- follow the trend of education
You should make your content based on the latest trends and it should also provide education. Also keep in mind that in the Discover feed, the user scrolls through the BS like Instagram, only then he will see something unique and trendy and then he will click on it.
7. RSS (Really Simple Syndication) feed- Must have RSS feed enabled
The website must also have or enable an RSS feed. RSS feeds must be enabled to appear in the Discover feed.
8. Do not disallow RSS feed in robot.txt
You do not have to disallow and block RSS feeds because Google bot will not be able to read your content. If the Google bot does not read your content, it will not be able to show it in the Discover feed.
9. The page must have the feature to follow the RSS (Really Simple Syndication) feed.
On your page, there ought to be a feature for following RSS feeds. By using this feature, visitors and the Google bot can receive updates about your page without ever visiting it. Gole repeatedly displays your website in the discover feed as a result. Therefore, if you are managing a WordPress website, having these functionalities is crucial. There are plenty helpful free plugins available.
10. Must have -title- and -link- in the feed
It is also very important to have a title and link in your feed URL. The title becomes a link to your title in your Google Discover feed and the link is important because if clicked, it will be redirected to your website in the URL of the feed.
11. Must follow all Google policies in content
The Google policy should receive your undivided focus on your page, as well as across the entire website. Google will never put your website in the discover feed if the content is spammy, harassing, or supports any wrongdoing. will permit him entry.
12. Must disclose sponsored content links
If there is sponsored content anywhere on your website or page. Therefore, you will have to give it a separate mark so that the user can differentiate between organic and sponsored content. And if any link in your page is sponsored then you will have to give it sponsored tag.
13. Must disclose political allegiance
If your page promotes or is affiliated with a political party, you must clearly mention that you are a member of that party or that your website is affiliated with that party.
14. Must have clear information about the author, publisher, and website
Your page should have complete clear information about the author, publisher, website. It is important to have a link to the author’s profile and it is more beneficial if you include the author’s social media links.
15. Must have clear contact information
It is very important to have information on your page because your website is organized and if someone reaches out to you, how will he ask? Therefore, it is important that you provide clear contact information on your page.
Conclusion
Google does not promise that if you follow these guidelines, Google will find your website. But Google Discover adds millions of new web pages every day. You should keep these thoughts in mind. The chances of your website being displayed will increase.
