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Articles Not Appearing in Suggested or Search

Learn why your articles might not appear in suggested articles or search and how to fix it.

Why do my articles not appear in suggested articles on requests or Help Center search?

If your articles aren't appearing in suggested articles or search, it might be due to relevance or indexing issues.

Ensure that your articles are well-optimized with relevant keywords and are properly indexed. Sometimes, it may take a while for new content to be indexed and appear in search results. Regularly updating and optimizing your content can help improve visibility.


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