Google Search Console setup and indexing involves several important steps to ensure your site appears in search results effectively.

Connect Your Site to Google Search Console:

• Go to Analytics in Home Menu
• Click Keyword Search
• Click Connect and sign in to your Google account
• Grant required permissions
• Wait 72 hours for data generation

Prerequisites:

• Remove any site passwords from homepage
• Ensure domain is properly connected
• Site must be published (not in testing)
• Have a Google account ready

Index Your Site Using Two Methods:

1. Submit Sitemap (Full Site Indexing):

• Access Google Search Console dashboard
• Click Sitemaps
• Enter your sitemap URL
• Submit for indexing

2. URL Inspection Tool (Individual Pages):

• Open URL Inspection tool
• Enter specific page URL
• Click Request indexing
• Repeat for other pages

View Keywords Analytics:

• Check Keyword Search panel after 72 hours
• Access detailed data at search.google.com/search-console/

Important Notes:

• Custom domains must be active and properly connected
• Both http:// and https:// versions will be verified
• Robots.txt warnings are normal
• Indexing may take time to process
• Reconnect if you change primary domain

Troubleshooting:

• For connection errors, try reconnecting through Connected Accounts panel
• If keyword data doesn't appear, wait 72 hours
• Ensure your homepage isn't password protected
• Check domain connection if verification fails

This setup ensures Google can find and index your site properly, improving your visibility in search results.

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