How can I correct the issue where the Webflow staging site appears instead of the custom domain when searching for my Client's business name, Jackson Wink, on Google?

If the Webflow staging site is appearing instead of the custom domain when searching for your client's business name on Google, there are a few steps you can take to address and correct this issue:

1. Verify domain ownership: Make sure that you have properly verified the ownership of the custom domain in Webflow. To do this, go to your Webflow project settings, navigate to the Hosting tab, and click on the Connect Custom Domain option. Follow the instructions provided by Webflow to complete the verification process.

2. Set up proper redirects: Ensure that you have set up proper redirects in Webflow. This will allow you to redirect all traffic from the staging site to the custom domain. In your Webflow project settings, go to the Hosting tab, and click on the 301 Redirects option. Add a redirect rule to redirect all traffic from the staging site to the custom domain. This will help Google index and display the custom domain instead of the staging site.

3. Submit sitemap to Google Search Console: Submitting a sitemap to Google Search Console can help Google crawl and index your website more effectively, potentially resolving any indexing issues. In Google Search Console, add and verify your custom domain as a property. Then, submit your custom domain's sitemap to Google Search Console. You can generate a sitemap using Webflow's built-in sitemap generator or use a third-party tool.

4. Optimize your website for SEO: Ensure that your website is optimized for search engines. Pay attention to factors such as meta tags, page titles, descriptions, and relevant keywords. Optimize your content to improve your website's visibility on Google search results.

5. Request a reindex: If the above steps don't resolve the issue, you can request a reindex from Google. In Google Search Console, go to the URL Inspection tool and enter your custom domain URL. Click on the "Request Indexing" button. This will notify Google to re-crawl and reindex your website.

6. Be patient: Lastly, keep in mind that it may take some time for Google to update its search results and display the correct information. Be patient and monitor the search results over time to ensure that the issue has been resolved.

By following these steps, you should be able to correct the issue where the Webflow staging site appears instead of the custom domain when searching for your client's business name on Google.