How to Add Your Website to Google Search Console as a New Property
Google Search Console is a powerful tool for monitoring your website’s performance in search results. This guide will walk you through the steps to add your website as a new property in Google Search Console.
Go to Google Search Console.
Sign in with your Google account.
Once logged in, click the “Add Property” button in the dropdown menu at the top left corner.
A pop-up window will appear prompting you to choose a property type.
You will see two options:
Domain Property:
- Includes all subdomains and protocols (e.g., HTTP, HTTPS).
- Requires DNS verification.
- Recommended for full domain management.
URL Prefix Property:
- Covers only the exact URL entered (e.g., https://www.example.com).
- Allows multiple verification methods.
- Suitable for more specific tracking.
Choose the one that fits your needs and click Continue.
After selecting the property type, you'll be asked to verify ownership.
Choose one of the following methods:
- HTML File: Download an HTML file and upload it to your website's root directory.
- HTML Tag: Copy and paste a meta tag into the <head> section of your website.
- Google Analytics: Use your existing Google Analytics account.
- Google Tag Manager: Use your Tag Manager account for verification.
- Domain Name Provider: Add a DNS TXT record to your domain's DNS settings.
Follow the on-screen instructions for your selected method and click Verify.
Once verified, Google will confirm that the property has been added successfully. You can now access performance reports and insights for your website.
- For comprehensive tracking, Domain Property is preferred, but it may require technical steps.
- If you face issues during verification, check your implementation and retry.
For further assistance, refer to Google’s official documentation or contact ClickRank support on : support@clickrank.ai
By adding your website as a property, you gain valuable insights into how it performs on Google Search and how to improve its visibility.
Step 1: Access Google Search Console
Go to Google Search Console.
Sign in with your Google account.
Step 2: Add a New Property
Once logged in, click the “Add Property” button in the dropdown menu at the top left corner.
A pop-up window will appear prompting you to choose a property type.
Step 3: Select the Property Type
You will see two options:
Domain Property:
- Includes all subdomains and protocols (e.g., HTTP, HTTPS).
- Requires DNS verification.
- Recommended for full domain management.
URL Prefix Property:
- Covers only the exact URL entered (e.g., https://www.example.com).
- Allows multiple verification methods.
- Suitable for more specific tracking.
Choose the one that fits your needs and click Continue.
Step 4: Verify Ownership
After selecting the property type, you'll be asked to verify ownership.
Choose one of the following methods:
- HTML File: Download an HTML file and upload it to your website's root directory.
- HTML Tag: Copy and paste a meta tag into the <head> section of your website.
- Google Analytics: Use your existing Google Analytics account.
- Google Tag Manager: Use your Tag Manager account for verification.
- Domain Name Provider: Add a DNS TXT record to your domain's DNS settings.
Follow the on-screen instructions for your selected method and click Verify.
Step 5: Confirmation
Once verified, Google will confirm that the property has been added successfully. You can now access performance reports and insights for your website.
Additional Tips:
- For comprehensive tracking, Domain Property is preferred, but it may require technical steps.
- If you face issues during verification, check your implementation and retry.
For further assistance, refer to Google’s official documentation or contact ClickRank support on : support@clickrank.ai
By adding your website as a property, you gain valuable insights into how it performs on Google Search and how to improve its visibility.
Updated on: 18/11/2024
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