How to Set Up Google Search Console (Complete Beginner's Guide)

In this VERY easy tutorial, I'll walk you through the process of setting up your Google Search Console account, including how verify your domain, how to add a sitemap, and how to get your website indexed fast. It's totally OK if you're a beginner to SEO or even websites in general - this step-by-step Search Console setup tutorial is made for beginners or anyone who needs a quick refresher on how to set up a new Google Search Console account. In less than 5 minutes, you'll have a completed Search Console in Google to help you track keywords, see where your website is ranking in search results, and get notified of any problems FAST. Let's dive in and get started! Tools used in this tutorial: Google Search Console — https://search.google.com/search-console/about SEOptimer Sitemap Checker — https://www.seoptimer.com/sitemap-checker Search Console setup steps: 0:08 — Don't wait! The sooner Search Console is set up, the better 0:18 — Part 1 - Setting up Google Search Console the right way 0:40 — Choose the "Domain" option (not the "URL" option) 0:56 — Verify Search Console with GoDaddy (and other top registrars) 1:06 — Verify Search Console with a TXT Record 1:24 — Find your DNS settings in your domain provider's dashboard 2:01 — Add a new TXT record to your domain 2:28 — Verify your TXT record in Google Search Console 2:43 — Add a sitemap to Google Search Console 3:14 — What to expect after setting up Google Search Console Special thanks to On The Mark Detailing for allowing us to demonstrate with their domain. If you need your car detailed in Orlando FL, Mark's your guy - his team's mobile detailing van will roll up anywhere you need it and give your car the pro detailing treatment it deserves. Check them out at https://www.onthemarkdetailing.com/ Thanks for watching! Don't forget to like, comment, or subscribe for more small business website help and tips! #googlesearchconsole #seo #smallbusiness