How to Submit Your Blog to Google Search Console (2025 SEO Starter Guide)

Hey Blogger! Ready to Be Found on Google? You’ve worked hard to create valuable content, install smart tools, and start building traffic — now it’s time to tell Google your blog exists. 

This isn’t just a “nice to have.” Submitting your blog to Google Search Console is essential if you want:

• ✅ Your posts to show up in search results

• ✅ Access to performance data (like what keywords bring you traffic)

• ✅ Alerts when something goes wrong (broken links, indexing issues, etc.)

Let’s break this down into a super simple step-by-step you can follow today!

What Is Google Search Console?

Google Search Console (GSC) is a free tool from Google that:

• Monitors how your blog appears in search results

• Tracks keyword rankings and click-through rates

• Detects technical issues that hurt visibility

• Helps you submit your sitemap (so Google knows what to crawl)

• Think of it like the Google-side dashboard for your blog’s SEO success.

What You’ll Need Before You Start

• A live blog (yay, you already have this!)

• A Google account (preferably the same one you use for your blog tools)

• Access to your blog’s backend (WordPress dashboard)

Step-by-Step: How to Set Up Google Search Console for Your Blog

Step 1: Go to Google Search Console

Head to 👉 https://search.google.com/search-console
Click Start Now and sign in with your Google account.

Step 2: Add Your Property (Your Blog)

You’ll be asked to verify your website — two options appear:

Option 1: Domain Property

Tracks everything across all versions (www + non-www + https)

Recommended if you’re comfortable editing DNS settings (advanced users)

Option 2: URL Prefix Property

Easier setup, great for beginners

Use this: Just enter your full blog URL, e.g.:
https://www.joinaiblogging.com

Then click Continue.

Step 3: Verify Site Ownership

There are a few methods — here’s the easiest one for WordPress users:

Verification Method: HTML Tag + Plugin

1. Choose the HTML tag option

2. Copy the <meta> tag code provided by Google

3. Go to your WordPress dashboard

4. Install the “Insert Headers and Footers” plugin (by WPBeginner)

5. Go to Settings > Insert Headers and Footers

6. Paste the code into the Header section

7. Save, return to GSC, and click Verify

Done! You’ve just claimed your blog on Google!

Step 4: Submit Your Sitemap

Your sitemap is a file that lists all the important pages on your blog. Submitting it helps Google discover your content faster.

How to find your sitemap:

If you’re using Yoast SEO or Rank Math, your sitemap is usually at:
https://yourblog.com/sitemap_index.xml

Example for mine:
https://joinaiblogging.com/sitemap_index.xml

To submit:

1. In GSC, go to Sitemaps in the left sidebar

2. Enter the last part of your sitemap URL (e.g. sitemap_index.xml)

3. Click Submit

Google will now start crawling your site — and your content is officially on its radar! 

What Happens Next?

• Your sitemap will show as “Submitted” → Then “Success” 

• Google starts indexing your posts (can take a few days to weeks)

• You’ll start seeing data in your Performance and Coverage tabs:

  •  Search terms people use to find you

  •  Clicks, impressions, and average position

My Real Example (Join AI Blogging)

1. I added https://joinaiblogging.com as a URL prefix property
2. Used the HTML tag method with the “Insert Headers and Footers” plugin
3. Submitted my sitemap from Rank Math (sitemap_index.xml)
4. Within a few days, Google began indexing my posts — and now I can see which ones are getting views and clicks! 

SEO Tips After Setup

•  Keep your blog content flowing — fresh posts = more indexing

•  Add internal links to help Google crawl your site

•  Monitor the “Coverage” tab monthly for errors

•  Use GSC data to improve your SEO strategy

Recap: Your GSC Setup Checklist