Old Picture still appearing in search engines after months of changing it #109709
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Hello @fonsofhervella, Search engines store old data: Think of it like a temporary library. It takes time to update with the new picture. What to do: Let me know if you still have trouble after a week or so! |
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You can ask Google to look at your GitHub profile page again to update the old picture to the new one. To do this, use a tool called Google's URL Inspection in Google Search Console. If you don't already have an account for Google Search Console, it's a good idea to create one and show that you're the owner of your profile link. This helps Google know to update the picture they show in search results. |
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Check Alt Text: Ensure that the new profile picture on GitHub has descriptive text associated with it. This helps search engines understand what the image is about. Submit Removal Request: Some search engines have tools where you can ask them to remove outdated content. Look for options like "remove outdated content" or "report a problem" on search engine websites. Update Social Media: If you've changed your profile picture on GitHub, make sure to do the same on any other social media platforms you use. This can help search engines find and display the correct image. Be Patient: It can take some time for search engines to update their results. Even after you've taken steps to update your profile picture, it might not change immediately. By following these steps, you can hopefully get search engines to show your current profile picture instead of the old one. |
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Hello,
Some months ago, I changed my Github picture. After that, I dropped that second picture. Though, the first picture, eliminated months ago, still appears in search engines. Does anyone know how to fix that?
Thanks!
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