How do I find out a site's SQI?
There are several ways to find the site quality index for a site included in the Yandex search results:
- On the “Site information” page.
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- Go to the Site information page. It is also available in Yandex search results: click the
button in the site snippet. - Click
next to the title. A search bar appears. - Enter the site URL and click the icon.
If a dash is shown instead of the SQI, it means there is not enough site quality data available.
- On the site
- If the site owner placed an icon with SQI on the site.
If you added your site in Yandex.Webmaster, information about SQI is available:
- On the page. Here you can compare the your site SQI with the SQI of other sites.
- On My sites page.
To receive messages about changes in your site's quality index, configure notifications.
Reasons why SQI isn't displayed
| Reason | Solution |
|---|---|
| The site address is specified incorrectly | Check the site URL. |
| The specified site isn't included in Yandex search results | If you are the site owner, add the site to Yandex.Webmaster. For the Yandex robot to detect your site pages faster, send them for reindexing. |
| The site has been added to search recently, and the SQI indicator isn't calculated for it yet. | SQI will be calculated using a special algorithm within one month after the site appears in the search results. |
| Reason | Solution |
|---|---|
| The site address is specified incorrectly | Check the site URL. |
| The specified site isn't included in Yandex search results | If you are the site owner, add the site to Yandex.Webmaster. For the Yandex robot to detect your site pages faster, send them for reindexing. |
| The site has been added to search recently, and the SQI indicator isn't calculated for it yet. | SQI will be calculated using a special algorithm within one month after the site appears in the search results. |
FAQ
- Why did SQI drop?
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The SQI value is recalculated regularly based on many factors. During the time between recalculations, site-related factors may change. Therefore, we recommend improving the site, filling it with useful content, and so on. Over time, SQI may increase.
Check out the site development recommendations.
