How to Add a No Index Tag to a Page in Zibster
Overview
By default, all visible pages on your Zibster website are eligible to be indexed by search engines like Google and Bing. However, there may be times when you want to prevent a specific page from appearing in search results, such as landing pages or private content.
Zibster allows you to block a page from being indexed by adding a noindex meta tag in the Advanced Tracking section of the Website Builder. This guide walks you through exactly how to do that.
Important: Use With Caution
Adding a noindex tag will prevent search engines from displaying this page in search results.
Only use this on pages you do not want to be publicly discoverable, such as:
- Landing pages for ads
- Duplicate or test pages
- Private or client-specific content
Do not add a noindex tag to important pages like your homepage, service pages, or blog posts. Doing so can negatively impact your website’s visibility and search rankings.
STEP ONE
Log into your Zibster account and click WEBSITE in the left-side menu.
This opens your Website Builder where you can manage your pages.
STEP TWO
Click into the specific page you want to block from search engines.
You must be inside the page editor to access its settings.
STEP THREE
Open the SEO Settings.
Click the SEO button in the top-right corner of the page editor.
This opens the SEO panel on the right side of your screen.
STEP FOUR
Scroll down to the Advanced Tracking section.
This section allows you to add custom code to your page’s HEAD or BODY.
STEP FIVE
Add the noindex meta tag.
Paste the following code into the HEAD field:
Click SAVE CHANGES to apply the update.
FINAL STEP
Verify your changes.
After saving, the noindex tag is active on that page. Search engines will recognize this instruction the next time they crawl your site and remove (or avoid adding) the page in search results.
Additional Options & Helpful Notes
• You can also use noindex, nofollow if you want search engines to ignore links on the page as well:
• This method does not remove the page from your website—it only prevents it from appearing in search engines.
• If the page was previously indexed, it may take time for search engines to remove it after adding the noindex tag.
• Pages set to Hidden in your Website Builder are not included in your sitemap, but using a noindex tag provides additional control.
• You can remove the noindex tag at any time to allow the page to be indexed again.
Troubleshooting / FAQs
Why is my page still showing on Google?
Search engines cache results. After adding a noindex tag, it may take several days (or longer) for the page to be removed.
Can I noindex my entire website?
This method is intended for individual pages. While not recommended, you can add a noindex tag in the global Tracking section under HEAD to apply it across your entire website.
