To effectively use Google Search Console, you first need to verify your domain or website ownership. But what exactly is Search Console for?
Google Search Console is a free service from Google that enables you to monitor, manage, and optimize your website's presence in Google search results. While you don't need to register for Search Console to have your website included in Google search results, using it offers valuable insights into how Google views your site and provides tools to optimize its performance. Here’s what you can do with it:
Ensure Google can find and crawl your site: Make sure your site is accessible to Google's search bots.
Fix indexing problems: Identify and resolve issues that prevent your site from being indexed properly.
Request re-indexing: Submit new or updated content for crawling.
Manage search results: Remove content you don’t want to be shown in search results.
Analyze search query data: See how often your site appears in Google searches, what queries lead users to your site, and track click-through rates.
Receive notifications: Get alerts about indexing errors, spam, or other problems detected by Google.
Monitor backlinks: See which pages are linking to your website.
How to Get Started
Sign Up: Use your Gmail account to sign up for Google Search Console: Google Search Console.
Verify Your Website: Follow the steps in the provided video to quickly verify your website ownership with Google.
By verifying your site, you unlock a powerful toolset to optimize your site’s visibility and performance on Google. Watch the video below to learn how to verify your website quickly with Google: