What is Google Search Console?
Google Search Console is a free service from Google that allows you to:
- Gain insights into your search performance: Discover how often your website appears on Google and for which keywords.
- Identify issues: Such as indexing errors or mobile usability problems.
- Improve your visibility: Upload your sitemap and monitor changes.
Although it's not mandatory to be included in Google, it is a powerful tool for anyone serious about SEO.
Getting started with Google Search Console
Follow our step-by-step guide:
- Create an account via Google Search Console and verify your website. Read more: https://support.google.com/webmasters/answer/10267942?hl=en
- Copy your sitemap URL. You can find it at "yourwebsite.com/sitemap.xml".
- Go to Google Search Console and upload your sitemap. Read more: https://support.google.com/webmasters/answer/7451001?hl=en#submit_sitemap
- Refresh the page. Google Search Console will indicate "Success" for the sitemap. Don't see this immediately? It can take up to 24 hours.
Information
Adding your sitemap.xml to Google Search Console gives your website a boost in the search engine. It allows Google to easily find and index all your pages. Indexing a new website can take 3 to 6 months before you see effective results.
