paulineT Posted February 2 Share Posted February 2 Some of linked PDFs are showing up in Google Searches as static1.squarespace.com linked files. Even though my Squarespace site is behind a password protected wall, people are still able to access these files if they pull up on the search. I have tried: Changing Page Settings > SEO and toggling the 'Hide Page from Search Results'. Code Injection - injecting noindex code into the header Submitting removal requests on Google Search Console. However, static1 linked documents/images would not apply in this scenario) These documents contain sensitive information. Is there any other advice you could walk me through to removing these documents/images from the Google Search parameters? Link to comment
paul2009 Posted February 2 Share Posted February 2 (edited) 28 minutes ago, paulineT said: Some of linked PDFs are showing up in Google Searches as static1.squarespace.com linked files. Even though my Squarespace site is behind a password protected wall, people are still able to access these files if they pull up on the search. Correct. Although "on-page" content - the text on a Squarespace page - is protected when it is behind a site password or a Member Area login, the same is not true for files that you upload to your site, like PDFs. These are stored on a global Content Delivery Network (CDN) and not behind the password or login. Edited February 2 by paul2009 About: Squarespace Circle Leader since 2017. I value honesty, transparency, diversity and great design ♥.Work: Squarespace Developer and founder of SF Digital, building the features Squarespace didn't include™. Content: Links in my posts may refer to SF Digital products or may be affiliate links. Catch up on all the release notes and announcements 2023 [for Circle members only]. There's a public version here too!If I helped, you can thank me by clicking one of the emojis below. If you prefer, you can buy me a coffee.Improve your online store with our extensions. Link to comment
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