What is Google Search Console
Published on July 02, 2025 at 08:00 AM
Google Search Console is a free tool provided by Google that helps website owners, SEO professionals, and developers monitor and troubleshoot a website’s presence in Google Search results.
🔍 Key Features of Google Search Console:
Performance Reports
See how your site performs in search results
Metrics: Clicks, Impressions, CTR, Average Position
Analyze by page, query, country, or device
Index Coverage
Shows which pages are indexed by Google
Alerts you to any errors (404s, redirects, blocked resources, etc.)
Sitemaps
Submit your XML sitemap to help Google crawl your site more efficiently
Mobile Usability
Detect mobile-related issues (like clickable elements too close, viewport not set, etc.)
Manual Actions & Security Issues
Alerts if your site is penalized by Google
Security issues like malware or hacked content
Core Web Vitals & Page Experience
Monitors loading speed, interactivity, visual stability
Helps improve user experience for better rankings
URL Inspection Tool
See how a specific page appears to Google
Request indexing or troubleshoot crawling issues
✅ Why You Should Use It:
Improve SEO and visibility in Google
Identify issues that affect ranking
Submit new content for faster indexing
Understand how users are discovering your site
🛠 How to Set It Up:
Go to: https://search.google.com/search-console
Click “Start now”
Add your website (Domain or URL prefix)
Verify ownership (via DNS, HTML file, tag, or Google Analytics)
Start monitoring your site
Written by Paul Singh
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