Set Up Google Search Console While signed in to your Google account, navigate to this page in any browser: https://search., and google., and com/search-console/about. Click the Start Now button. Type in your website (the domain URL, such as http://www. example. com/) or app (for example, android-app://com. eample/) and then click Add Property.
Note: You’ll need to have a Google account for this method to work when setting up Search Console. Don’t worry, that’s free, too. If you already have Google Analytics, Adwords or Gmail, you can use the same login .
First, let’s start with why you should set up Search Console for your blog. Google Search Console (use to be called Google Webmaster Tools) is an important tool that works in conjunction with Google Analytics to give you information about your blog’s traffic.
How to add your WordPress site to Google Search Console?
First, you need to visit the Google Search Console website and click on the ‘ Start Now’ button. Next, you’ll need to sign in with your Google / Gmail account. Once logged in, you’ll be asked to enter your website URL. There are two methods for site verification: domain name or URL prefix.
Login or click ‘Start Now’, if needed. Click ‘Add a property’ under the search drop-down. You can add up to 1000 properties to your Google Search Console account. Select property type, enter your website URL, and click ‘Continue’. Which option you pick is up to you.
If you aren’t logged into your Google account, you’ll first have to enter your email address as well. Click the “URL” box. This is where you’ll enter your website. Type in your website’s URL. It will generally resemble www., and website., and com. Click the “I’m not a robot” box. This will verify your request.
How do I link Google Analytics and Search Console?
Scroll down and click on the ‘Adjust Search Console’ tab under the Search Console section. Click on the ‘Add’ link. Scroll down to check the box if it has the correct website, and then hit the ‘Save’ button. There you have it. Your Google Analytics and Search Console will be linked together. Tip: This is an optional step that you can skip as well.