If you have outdated pages on your website, you might think removing them from your menu is enough. However, search engines can still index and display them in search results, meaning visitors could stumble across old prices, discontinued services or content you no longer want to show.
To prevent this, you need to hide old website pages from Google properly. This is a quick and simple fix that can save you from confusion, lost sales or unnecessary enquiries about services you no longer provide.
Why You Should Hide Old Pages from Search Engines
Even if a page is no longer visible on your website’s navigation, it does not mean it has disappeared. Search engines may still show it in results for weeks or even months. This can cause problems such as:
Clients seeing old pricing and expecting outdated rates
Enquiries about services you no longer offer
Visitors finding incorrect or irrelevant information
Reduced credibility if customers come across conflicting details
Hiding these pages ensures that only your most up-to-date content appears in search results, keeping your website professional and accurate.
How to Hide Old Website Pages from Google on Wix
In the SEO settings of each page, toggle the option to hide the page from search engines.
Remove Old Links
If the page was previously linked from other areas of your site, make sure those links are removed or updated.
Set Up Redirects for Old Pages If the old page was getting traffic set up a redirect to a relvant new page.
After applying these changes, test by searching for the old page in Google using “site:yourwebsite.com/page-name”. If it still appears, give it some time, or use Google Search Console to request removal.
If you have outdated content, take a few minutes to check your settings and hide those pages properly.
Keeping old pages live in search results can mislead visitors and create unnecessary confusion.
Need help hiding old pages on your Wix website? Get in touch to ensure your site is up to date and working for your business.