How To Add Google Search Console To WordPress

How To Add Google Search Console To WordPress

1. Create a Google Account: Sign up for a Google account if you don’t have one.
2. Go to Google Search Console: Visit the Google Search Console website.
3. Add a Property: Click on the “Add Property” button.
4. Enter Your Website URL: Input your WordPress site’s URL and click “Continue.”
5. Select Verification Method: Choose a verification method (HTML tag is recommended).
6. Copy the HTML Tag: Copy the provided HTML tag for verification.
7. Access WordPress Dashboard: Log in to your WordPress admin area.
8. Install a Plugin: Install a plugin like “Insert Headers and Footers.”
9. Add the HTML Tag: Paste the HTML tag into the header section of the plugin.
10. Save Changes: Save the changes in the plugin settings.
11. Return to Google Search Console: Go back to Google Search Console and click “Verify.”
12. Check Verification Status: Wait for confirmation that your site is verified.
13. Submit Your Sitemap: Submit your WordPress sitemap for better indexing.