Google 1 – How to install Google Search Console

Run this checklist to onboard a client for a marketing agency

Introduction

Step 1 - Sign in

Step 2 - Set Up Google Search Console

Step 3 - View the Methods to Verify

Step 4 - Use any Method

Finish

Introduction

If you have a client's website, then you ought to know about Google Search Console. Formerly known as Google Webmaster Tools, this free software is like a dashboard of instruments that let you manage your site. Seriously, unless you prefer running your online business blindfolded, getting this set up should be any webmaster’s SEO priority.

It can tell you how the search engine sees the website, straight from the horse’s mouth. Here you can see site errors, check for broken pages, confirm site indexing, and more. Plus, this is where you pick up any messages sent directly from Google. Whether it’s a malware warning, a detected hack on your site, or a notice that you’ve been dealt a manual penalty — the search engine alerts you through Google Search Console.

In addition, these tools show you how people interact with your site in the search results. It’s like a private keyhole letting you spy on your website’s behaviour in the larger world of search. For example, you can see data such as:

What search terms your site shows up for in Google search (Yes, you can see keywords here!)
Your average site rankings in search results for those keywords
How many users are clicking on your site’s listing in Google results

Step 1 - Sign in

Start by Signing In to MCC Account

Google wants to connect the dots between the website and you, so first you must log in to our MCC account. You can sign in with Gmail. the details can be found here: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1yX1oaVcAmj6HCcOdHficN_EhOggYuPfk09cNC1Zxxko/edit?ts=5ac68dcd#gid=1755064643

Step 2 - Set Up Google Search Console

While signed in to MCC's Google account, navigate to this page in any browser: http://www.google.com/webmasters/tools/.

click Add Property.

Type in your website (the domain URL, such as http://www.example.com/) and then click Add.

Step 3 - View the Methods to Verify

Google needs to confirm that this website or app belongs to you. To verify that you are the site owner, you have several choices. Click the “Alternate Methods” tab to view them all.

Step 4 - Use any Method

There are Four methods to verify your site ownership. Read on to decide which will be the easiest verification method for you.

Method #1: HTML tag

If you have access to edit your client's site’s HTML code, choose the “HTML tag” option.

Copy the text line that Google displays in the shaded box (beginning with <meta name=).

Now open your client's website's admin panel by visiting: https://www.example.com/wp-admin

Enter the Details and Login.

On the Dashboard visit Appearance >>> Editor.

Locate and Click on header.php

Find the </head> in the code and paste your code just above it.

Don't Forget to Update the File.

Method #2: Google Analytics

If you’ve set up Google Analytics AND you have “administrator” permissions, you can verify the website ownership instantly.

Here’s what to do:

Choose the “Google Analytics” option.
Click the Verify button. That’s the whole procedure. You’re ready to use Google Search Console!

Method #3: Domain name provider

If you cannot use the first two methods, try the “Domain name provider” option.

From the drop-down list, choose the company where your client has his domain name registered. Then follow the instructions Google gives you, which vary. When you’re finished, click the Verify button.

Method #4: Google Tag Manager

The last option for verifying your website works for people who have a Google Tag Manager account (and the “manage” permission). If that’s you, choose the fourth radio button and click the Verify button.