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Set up Google Search Console

Google Search Console is a free tool by Google that helps you monitor your website's search performance, identify indexing issues, and optimize your site for better visibility on Google Search. Setting it up is crucial for tracking how your website appears and performs in search results.

Instructions:

Set up Google Search Console

  • 1
    Sign In: Visit Google Search Console and log in with your Google account.
  • 2
    Add Property: Click 'Add Property' and choose one of the following options:

    1. Domain Covers all URLs under your domain (e.g., example.com).

    2. URL Prefix Specify a single URL (e.g., https://example.com).

  • 3
    Verify Ownership: Choose a verification method based on your property type:

    1. Domain Verification Add a DNS TXT record to your domain registrar.

    2. URL Prefix Verification Use methods such as HTML file upload, HTML meta tag, Google Analytics, or Google Tag Manager.

  • 4
    Submit Sitemap: Go to the 'Sitemaps' section and submit your sitemap URL (e.g., https://example.com/sitemap.xml).
  • 5
    Check Status: Verify that the property is successfully added and check the 'Coverage' report for any issues.
  • 6
    Set Up Notifications: Enable email notifications to stay informed about critical issues.