If your homepage is indexed on Google but some subpages are missing from search results, it usually means Google hasn’t been able to discover, crawl, or index those pages yet. This is commonly caused by visibility settings in Notion, lack of internal links, or delays in sitemap updates and crawling.
This guide explains the most common reasons subpages don’t appear in search results and the steps you can take to resolve them.
Common causes
Subpages are not linked anywhere on the site
Google primarily discovers pages by following links. If a subpage isn’t linked from your homepage, navigation, footer, or other indexed pages, Google may never find it.
Pages are not shared publicly in Notion
If a Notion page isn’t set to Public, Super cannot expose it properly for crawling, even if the rest of your site is visible.
Indexing is disabled at the page level
Individual pages can have indexing disabled in Super settings. When this is turned off, Google is explicitly prevented from indexing that page.
Pages were recently added and not crawled yet
New pages can take time to be discovered and indexed, especially if your site is new or doesn’t update frequently.
Sitemap hasn’t updated yet
If a page doesn’t appear in your sitemap, Google may not be aware of it. This can happen shortly after adding new pages or if the page isn’t eligible for indexing. You can check your sitemap using https://www.yourdomain.com/sitemap.xml
How to fix it
1. Add internal links to subpages
Make sure each subpage is linked from at least one indexed page, such as:
Your homepage
A navigation menu
A category or index page
This helps Google discover and prioritize the page.
2. Ensure each subpage is public in Notion
Open the page in Notion and confirm:
Sharing is enabled
The page is set to Public
The page is not restricted to workspace members only
Changes should be reflected in Super shortly after.
3. Confirm indexing is enabled for the page
In Super:
Open the page settings
Make sure Indexing is enabled
Verify the page is not set to “noindex”
This ensures search engines are allowed to index the page.
4. Check if the page appears in the sitemap
Visit your site’s sitemap and confirm the subpage URL is listed.
If it’s missing:
Double-check page visibility and indexing settings
Allow some time for the sitemap to regenerate after changes
5. Request indexing in Google Search Console
For important pages, you can speed things up by:
Opening Google Search Console
Using the URL Inspection tool
Submitting the exact subpage URL for indexing
This does not guarantee immediate indexing, but it helps notify Google of recent updates.
Final notes
Even with correct settings, indexing is not instant. Google decides when and whether to index pages based on content quality, internal linking, and crawl signals. Following the steps above ensures your subpages are fully accessible and eligible for indexing.