Don't forget your
website from Google Search Console and Yahoo (or Bing) Webmaster
Tools is suffocating for tracking performance. The latter one can not only
monitor your articles on their homepage but it gives an immediate estimate of
where Search Console users come from.
Check below in this article that says how to add a
site to Search Console and Bing Webmasters Interface... followed by Google
Analytics3.
Sign in & Add
a Property: First go to Google Search Console - or type `google.com/webmasters'
in a new window. Then on the right sidebar of the site type "Add
Property" and click the button. Type your real URL here.
Or...
One-click Verification (if Using Google Analytics):
At the top-right corner you will be presented with a drop-down menu that
includes "One-Click Verification".
Verify Ownership-you need to verify Google's bing
webmaster tools with as much debt as you can. Choose "Did You Know"
>> "DNS Verification" or "HTML Tag" when you come to
submit more than one carved bird, just avoid leaving both out.
Submit Your Sitemap (Optional but Recommended): In the
Search Console dashboard, go to "Sitemaps".
Yahoo/Bing Webmaster Tools
Yahoo search is powered by Bing, so you'll use the
Bing Webmaster Tools. This plug-in can help you to manage your Yahoo search
visibility.
Steps to Add Your Website:
· Go to Bing Webmaster Tools.
· Log in with your Microsoft account.
· Add Your Site: Click on "Add a Site."
· Enter your website URL and click "Add."
Verify Ownership:
· Bing offers similar verification methods as Google:
· XML File Upload: Upload a verification file to your
root directory.
· Meta Tag: Add a meta tag to your website's section.
· CNAME Record: Add a CNAME record to your domain's DNS
settings.
You know you want to submit a Sitemap:
· Go to "Sitemaps" in the Bing Webmaster Tools
dashboard.
· Just type in your sitemap's URL (e.g.
(https://www.ofmine.com/sitemap.xml)) and press "Submit".
Tips for Both Platforms:
· Keep Your Sitemap Fresh: Be sure that when you add new
pages, your sitemap dynamically updates to reflect these additions.
· Use SSL (HTTPS): Better looking sites rank higher in
search results.
· Check Your Performance: From time to time, you should
be on the lookout for indexing issues and errors relating to broken links.
· Setting Up Google Analytics
· Set Up a Google Analytics Account
· Go to Google Analytics.
· Sign in using your Google account (preferably the one
you use for Google Search Console, so the two key tools are connected and work
well together. Click "Start Measuring" to set up a new account.
Set Up Your Property
· Fill in your account name (e.g., your business name or
website name).
· Under "Property Setup":
· Type in the property name (e.g., example.com).
· Select the time zone and currency that you use for
reporting.
· Go for Google Analytics 4 (GA4) (default) to get the latest
version. If you want, also set up Universal Analytics (older version).
· Enter Website Details
· Choose your industry category (e.g., commerce,
technology, etc.).
· Indicate your business scale.
· Fill out the analytics settings that are appropriate
for you (e.g. whether or not you are willing to share data).
Get Your Tracking Code
· After the property is created, you will be taken to
the admin section.
· Select "Web" under Data Streams and enter
the URL of this site.
· Google will produce a measurement ID (e.g., G-XXXXXX)
as well as a tracking code.
· Put the tracking code onto Your Website
· Copy Google Analytics' code.
· Insert that code into the section of every page on
your site.
If you employ a CMS such as WordPress, Hello, Shopify
or WIX, using a plug-in or built-in integration add the tracking ID for them.
Optional: Checking the Setup
· Go to your website.
· On the Realtime Reports page in Google Analytics, keep
an eye for activity xThe process is now: Property Settings > Data Settings
> Search Console Links.
· Click Link Search Console and connect your site.
· Select the property in Search Console that you
previously added and confirm the choice.
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