GoogleSearchConsole

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Google Search Console (formerly known as Google Webmaster Tools) is a free web service offered by Google that allows website owners and webmasters to monitor, analyze, and optimize their website's presence in Google Search results. It provides valuable insights into how Google's search engine crawls, indexes, and ranks a website, helping site owners improve their site's visibility and performance in Google Search.

Key features of Google Search Console include

Performance Report

The Performance report provides data on how often your website appears in Google Search results, the average position of your pages, and the click-through rate (CTR) for each query or keyword. It also includes information on impressions, clicks, and other user engagement metrics.

Coverage Report

The Coverage report identifies any issues that Google encounters when crawling and indexing your website, such as crawl errors, index coverage issues, and URL removal requests. It helps you identify and resolve technical issues that may affect your site's visibility in search results.

URL Inspection Tool

The URL Inspection tool allows you to check the indexing status and coverage of individual URLs on your website. You can see when a specific URL was last crawled by Google, whether it's indexed, and if there are any issues preventing it from appearing in search results.

Sitemap Submission

Submitting XML sitemaps to Google Search Console enhances Google's ability to discover and index the pages on your website more effectively. This tool not only facilitates the crawling process but also provides valuable insights into indexed pages, crawl errors, and overall sitemap coverage through its Sitemaps report.

Mobile Usability Report

The Mobile Usability report identifies any mobile usability issues on your website, such as mobile-friendly design issues, viewport configuration errors, and touch elements too close together. Ensuring a mobile-friendly website is essential for ranking well in mobile search results.

Security Issues Alerts

Google Search Console alerts you to any security issues detected on your website, such as malware infections, hacked content, or phishing attempts. It helps you identify and address security threats to protect your site's visitors and maintain your site's reputation.

Manual Actions

If Google detects any violations of its Webmaster Guidelines on your website, it may impose manual actions that affect your site's search rankings. Google Search Console notifies you of any manual actions taken against your site and provides guidance on how to resolve them.