🔍 Google Search Console Guide
Master GSC to monitor and improve your search presence
💡 Why Use Search Console?
Free Data
See exactly what Google sees
Keywords
Discover search queries
Find Issues
Fix indexing problems
Track Progress
Monitor rankings over time
📋 Key Reports
📈 Performance
See clicks, impressions, CTR, and position for all your pages and queries. Filter by date, country, device, and more.
📄 Index Coverage
Check which pages are indexed, excluded, or have errors. Ensure Google can find all your important content.
📱 Mobile Usability
Identify mobile-friendliness issues that may hurt rankings. Fix viewport, touch target, and text size problems.
⚡ Core Web Vitals
Monitor LCP, FID/INP, and CLS scores. See which URLs need performance improvements.
🔗 Links
See external links pointing to your site, top linking sites, and internal link structure.
🏗️ Enhancements
Track structured data status for breadcrumbs, FAQ, products, and other rich result types.
📊 Performance Report Deep Dive
Filter By:
📑 Indexing Tools
URL Inspection
Check any URL's index status, crawl info, and enhancement details. Request indexing for new pages.
Sitemaps
Submit XML sitemaps to help Google discover your pages. Monitor sitemap status and errors.
Removals
Temporarily hide outdated content from search. Manage SafeSearch filtering issues.
⚠️ Common Issues & Fixes
Server Error (5xx)
Google couldn't access the page due to server issues.
Not Found (404)
Page returns 404 but is in sitemap or has inbound links.
Blocked by robots.txt
Important page is blocked from crawling.
Duplicate without canonical
Multiple versions of same content without canonical tag.
Soft 404
Page appears empty but returns 200 status.
Mobile Usability Issues
Touch targets too close, text too small.
🗺️ Submitting Sitemaps
Generate Sitemap
Create an XML sitemap with all important URLs. Use tools like Yoast, Screaming Frog, or sitemap generators.
Upload to Server
Place sitemap.xml in your root directory (e.g., https://example.com/sitemap.xml).
Submit in GSC
Go to Sitemaps → Enter sitemap URL → Submit. GSC will fetch and process your sitemap.
Monitor Status
Check for errors, warnings, and number of discovered/indexed URLs regularly.
🛠️ Other GSC Tools
Links Report
See who links to you, your top linked pages, and internal link distribution.
Core Web Vitals
Monitor page experience metrics for mobile and desktop.
Security Issues
Get alerts about hacking, malware, or deceptive content.
Manual Actions
Check for Google penalties and submit reconsideration requests.
Crawl Stats
See how Googlebot crawls your site, response times, and host status.
User Management
Add team members with Owner, Full, or Restricted permissions.