Domain Verification

[GiftedHands246]

I was just wondering why it says "connect site" under one of my websites on my dashboard even though I've payed for it and have a site connected to it.  All of my other sites say "free".  I have published the site, but when I search for it on google it does not appear.  It only appears if I copy and paste the url.  I also recieved an email saying that my website was suspended and that I needed to verify it.  I did this but still cannot access my site unless I  use the url.  Can anyone give me any advice? @BernadetteA @Bernadette3 @AdamB 

[BernadetteA]

Welcome to the Seller Community, @GiftedHands246

For the most part, custom domains and websites do not automatically show up in the first few pages of a browser search. You will need to make sure you have established some SEO settings for the website. 

Although we don’t provide SEO consultation for your website through our Support Center, here are some suggestions to help you grow your website traffic:

• Spread the word: Tell your customers, family, and friends about your site.
• Optimize for search engines: Make sure people can find your website or items when they search online by following our SEO Guide.
• Update regularly: Keep your website content fresh by starting a blog to give visitors a reason to come back.
• Use your social networks: Post your site to Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Snapchat, TikTok, LinkedIn, or other social networks whenever you update your content.
• Add a Facebook Like button: Give your visitors an easy way to like and share your website with their friends.
• Promote your site: Add a link to your email signature, and include a link to your site when you post to forums or comment on articles.
• Start an email newsletter: Use newsletter signup popups on your site as a tool to bring visitors back to your website and continue email promotions with Promote email marketing.
• Get reciprocal links: Swap links with other websites that have a similar audience to drive free, qualified traffic. Join our Seller Community to get connected with other users that build and manage sites.

[GiftedHands246]

Thanks for the suggestions.