Common Misconceptions About Indexing Volume Fluctuations

         Indexing volume has always been a key focus for webmasters, but we've found that many still hold certain misunderstandings about its fluctuations. Therefore, we've compiled several common misconceptions about indexing volume changes to provide clarification.

1. Can webmasters check site indexing volume through site queries?

     Indexing data is based on Baidu's indexing resource platform tools. The site command only provides estimates and is not recommended for checking actual site indexing volume.

2. Does traffic correlate directly with indexing volume changes?

     No. Overall increases or decreases in indexing volume don't necessarily indicate traffic changes.

3. Does unexpected indexing data indicate website abnormalities?

     No. While indexing data can be one diagnostic channel when traffic fluctuates significantly, indexing changes don't always reflect website issues.

4. Can indexing volume only increase, never decrease?

     No. Fluctuations of 10% or more in indexing volume may be normal. If platform traffic shows no significant changes, continued observation is recommended.

5. When should feedback be submitted about indexing volume changes?

   Regional data anomalies

   When partial regional data capture or queries malfunction, causing incorrect site judgments that lead to cleared indexing data or erroneous output (e.g., during Baidu DNS system upgrades). Submit site issues and URLs to the feedback center to check spider execution status across regions.

   API call data errors

   For API call data errors, data loss, or backup data anomalies. Submit site issues and URLs to the feedback center to examine relevant data conditions.