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How do I submit my website to Google Search Console?

Today, Yoast SEO allows you to connect your website to Google Search Console, which can help you determine how well Google is indexing the site. Here are some simple steps on how you can easily submit your website.

Step 1

Visit the Google Search Console website and sign into your Google account. Once you're signed in, type your domain in the field and click on the "Add a Property" button.

Google Search Console add property field

Step 2

Get the code you need to monitor the website. It'll be located in the HTML tag under the Alternative Method. Copy everything in the quotes following "content=."

Google Search Console code

Step 3

Log in to your WordPress website and access the Dashboard. In the menu, hover over SEO and select the Search Console.

WordPress Dashboard SEO

Step 4

Enter the copied code in the Google Authorization Code field and click Authenticate.

WordPress Google Search Console code field

Step 5

Go back to the Google Search Console and click "Verify." You should receive a message confirming that your website is verified. Once you have verified your website, you can also submit your sitemap.