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Does “Test Live URL” help Google index your webpage faster?

Google Search Console, Test Live URL, for page indexing
Live Test of a webpage on Google Search Console, passes and says the URL is available to Google and indexable...but not indexed yet.

Does clicking on the "Test Live URL" on Google Search Console after using the "Request Indexing" link make Google index your page sooner? Or was it just a coincidence?

“Ask David” answer: The short answer is no, if you experienced Google indexing your page soon after testing the Live URL, it was just a coincidence. Clicking

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Blocking Copy/Paste or Right-Click: Will It Hurt SEO or Just Frustrate Users?

Blocking copy/paste or right click

Many website owners consider preventing visitors from copying content or using right/left mouse clicks. At first glance, it seems like a way to protect your work - but is it worth it? Is it a good idea? And could it hurt your SEO or the user experience on your website?

How Search Engines See Your Content

Google and other search engines don’t care if visitors can copy your text or right-click on your pages. Crawlers read your HTML source code,

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