IndexPulse FAQ - Amethyst Applications | High-Performance Shopify Apps

General Questions

Is the Google Indexing API safe for e-commerce stores?

Yes. While Google’s documentation primarily mentions Job Postings and Livestreams, the Indexing API is a powerful tool used by SEO experts to notify Google of updated retail content. We combine this with a “Shopify Ping” (updating a small metafield) to ensure the request is treated as a legitimate content update, triggering a faster crawl than a standard sitemap.

How long does it take for my products to show up in Google?

Once IndexPulse marks a product as Done, Google typically crawls the page within minutes to a few hours. However, it can take 24 to 72 hours for the URL to actually appear in search results and reflect as “Indexed” in your Google Search Console dashboard.

Does IndexPulse work with Bing and other search engines?

Yes! We use the IndexNow protocol, which is a combined effort by Bing, Yandex, and others. When you “Run Pulse,” your URLs are submitted directly to the IndexNow API, ensuring your store is updated across multiple search engines simultaneously.

Why does my product have a high Priority Score?

If a product reaches a high score (e.g., 90 or 100), it means the app has attempted to index it multiple times, but Google is still reporting it as unindexed. This usually indicates an underlying SEO issue, such as a noindex tag, a robots.txt block, or duplicate content that Google is choosing to ignore.

Technical & Connection

Why does it say 'GSC Permission Denied'?

This error occurs if the Google account you connected via OAuth does not have Full or Owner permissions for the specific property in Google Search Console.

Go to your GSC Settings.
Ensure your email is listed under “Users and Permissions.”
If it isn’t, add it, then click Force Sync in IndexPulse.

Does this app modify my theme or slow down my site?

Not at all. IndexPulse works entirely on the Shopify backend and via API calls to search engines. It does not inject any heavy JavaScript onto your storefront, so your PageSpeed scores and loading times remain 100% unaffected.

What is the daily 2:00 AM UTC 'Run Pulse'?

To save you time, the app automatically processes your queue once a day. It identifies any new products you’ve added or any products that have recently dropped out of the Google index and submits them automatically so your search presence never goes stale.

Subscription & Plans

What happens if I exceed my Free plan limit?

The Free plan allows you to “Pulse” (submit) up to 10 products. Once you hit this limit, the app will continue to monitor your indexing status and show you which products are missing from Google, but it will not submit them for indexing until you upgrade to the Pro plan or wait for your monthly limit to reset.

What happens to my data if I uninstall?

Indexing is permanent. Any product that Google has indexed because of IndexPulse will stay indexed. However, the automated monitoring, priority queuing, and daily submission features will stop immediately upon uninstallation.