Your Craftdas Posts Are Not for Fun — Why Indexing Takes Time and Why You Should Keep Publishing
If you’ve been publishing on Craftdas and noticed that your posts are not yet showing on Google, this is the update you’ve been waiting for.
Let’s be clear: this does not mean your posts are useless, and it does not mean Craftdas is standing still. What you’re seeing is a normal stage that many growing blogging platforms pass through — where Google can crawl content, but delays full indexing while it processes and trusts the system.
This article explains what’s happening, why it happens, and what you should focus on right now as a Craftdas blogger. If you haven’t already, this fits directly into the wider strategy explained in our Craftdas Blogging Blueprint for ranking on Google and AI search.
Sitemap submitted doesn’t mean instant indexing
A lot of people assume that once a sitemap is submitted, Google should start indexing immediately. In reality, a sitemap is simply a discovery map. It tells Google where content exists, but it does not force Google to index everything instantly.
Google will still decide when and how to index pages based on signals it trusts: site consistency, structure, content quality patterns, internal linking clarity, and overall stability.
This is why Craftdas places strong emphasis on structure and clarity in how posts are published, as explained in why Craftdas has a blog and how it powers creator growth.
So when Search Console shows that a page was crawled but is “currently not indexed,” it’s not a rejection letter. It’s usually Google saying: “I see this page. I’m not ready to store it permanently in the index yet.”
What “crawled but not indexed” really means for bloggers
The biggest mistake bloggers make at this stage is assuming that indexing is a judgment of a single post. Most times, it’s not.
In early stages, indexing behavior is often influenced by the platform’s maturity more than the writer’s effort. A growing blog system is still being learned by Google. It’s not only reading your post — it’s studying the environment that post lives in.
That includes how posts link to each other, how categories and tags are structured, and whether the content aligns with what is allowed and expected on the platform — something clearly defined in Craftdas blogging rules and allowed article types.
This is why the same post that isn’t indexed today can become indexed later without you changing anything. Google processes in waves, not as a one-time event.
Why we’re still progressing daily, even if you don’t “see” it
The work that makes posts rank is often invisible to bloggers at first.
Progress doesn’t always look like a new button or a new page. Sometimes progress is tightening the foundation so discovery becomes stable. It’s making sure the blog system is consistent, that pages are delivered cleanly, that internal discovery paths are strong, and that search engines can crawl without confusion.
This long-term thinking is also why Craftdas is positioned differently from casual blogging tools, as explained in why Craftdas is built for serious writers.
This is important because unstable indexing is worse than delayed indexing. Craftdas is being built to last.
Your posts are not “wasted” — they’re actually building advantage
Here’s the part many people miss:
Early posts on a platform don’t just fill a feed. They help shape the platform’s authority.
When you publish on Craftdas right now, your post contributes to the overall trust signals that search engines evaluate. This is especially powerful when your content follows clear answer-focused structure, similar to the approach explained in AI answer blocks and Craftdas’ citation-friendly blog format.
That’s why your posts are not for fun. They are building your position ahead of time.
What you should focus on right now as a Craftdas blogger
This stage rewards bloggers who write intentionally.
Instead of posting anything just to post, write content that is structured, original, and clearly answers something. Posts that solve problems, teach steps, explain concepts, or break down real experiences tend to become strong assets once indexing kicks fully.
It’s also important to understand what Craftdas will not do for you automatically — and what remains your responsibility as a writer — which is clearly outlined in what Craftdas won’t do for bloggers.
Craftdas is not only for “posting.” It’s for publishing with purpose.
Quick FAQ for Craftdas bloggers
“Does this mean Craftdas is not ready?”
No. It means Craftdas is still being processed as a growing blogging system. Crawling is already happening. Indexing often follows in batches.
“Should I stop posting until Google indexes?”
No. Stopping now is how people miss the advantage of being early. This is the time to build your niche library.
“Should I request indexing for every post?”
Don’t overdo it. If you request indexing, do it for your best posts, not everything. Consistency and quality matter more long-term than spamming requests.
“What kind of posts should I write now?”
Write posts that are useful, clear, and complete — the kind of content you would personally search for and be happy to find.
Final message
Craftdas is progressing daily, and blogging is not being treated like a side feature. It is being built as a real system.
If you are publishing now, you are not wasting time — you are building early advantage.
Keep writing. Keep improving your structure. Keep owning your niche.
Your Craftdas posts are not for fun.