How to Set Up Google Search Console
Why this matters?
You see what keywords bring traffic
You find errors that hurt rankings
You track clicks and impressions
Step by Step Setup
- Go to search.google.com search console
- Click Start Now
- Sign in with your Google account
- Click Add Property
- Enter your website URL
- Choose Domain
- Copy the DNS record Google gives you
- Log into your domain provider
- Find DNS settings
- Add the TXT record
- Save changes
- Go back to Google Search Console
- Click Verify
What is Google Search Console?
Google Search Console is a free tool from Google. It shows how your website performs in search results.
What to Do After Setup?
- Submit your sitemap
- Check Coverage for errors
- Check Performance for keywords
- Request indexing for your homepage
Quick Wins
- Submit your homepage right away
- Fix any errors Google shows
- Check keywords after a few days
- Look for pages with low clicks
Example
- You add your site
- Google shows your homepage is indexed
- You see you rank for Myrtle Beach pool party
- You improve that page and move higher