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.
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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