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Google verification enables you to confirm ownership of a website domain and serves as a crucial element of search engine optimization (SEO). Once your domain is verified, you will have the ability to utilize the Google Search Console<\/a> tools, which provide access to Google search data and enable you to submit your sitemap for the indexing of your site in Google search results.<\/p>\n

In this guide, you will discover:<\/p>\n

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  1. The procedure for including your site in the Google Search Console<\/li>\n
  2. How to insert your ID in Webflow Site settings<\/li>\n
  3. The method for verifying your site<\/li>\n
  4. How to forward your site to Google for indexing<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    While there are various ways to validate your domain ownership<\/a>, the technique outlined in this article is the most direct approach for confirming your Webflow site.<\/p>\n

    The process of adding your site to the Google Search Console<\/h2>\n

    To insert your website into the Google Search Console:<\/p>\n

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    1. Navigate to the Google Search Console<\/a> and log in to your Google account<\/li>\n
    2. Input your domain with the https:\/\/ protocol (e.g., https:\/\/www.domain.com) in the \u201cURL prefix<\/strong>\u201d property type<\/a><\/li>\n
    3. Press Continue<\/strong><\/li>\n
    4. Select \u201cHTML tag\u201d under Other verification methods<\/strong><\/li>\n
    5. Copy the Verification ID from the meta tag (sequence of numbers and letters within the quotations after \u201ccontent=\u201d) and ensure not to close the window!<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
      Note:<\/strong> A Google Account is required for adding your website to the Google Search Console.<\/h6>\n

      How to insert your ID in Webflow Site settings<\/h2>\n

      In a separate browser tab:<\/p>\n

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      1. Access your Webflow Dashboard<\/a> and click the \u201c3 disclosure dots<\/strong>\u201d on your site\u2019s thumbnail<\/li>\n
      2. Click Settings<\/strong><\/li>\n
      3. Navigate to SEO <\/strong>tab > Google site verification<\/strong><\/li>\n
      4. Paste the Verification ID into the Google site Verification ID<\/strong> field<\/li>\n
      5. Click Save changes<\/strong><\/li>\n
      6. Publish<\/strong> your site<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

        How to authenticate your site<\/h2>\n

        Return to the browser tab containing the Google Search Console and click Verify<\/strong> in the section pertaining to the \u201cHTML tag\u201d verification method.<\/p>\n

        In case you inadvertently shut the property verification window, re-enter your domain with the https:\/\/ protocol (e.g., https:\/\/www.domain.com) in the \u201cURL prefix<\/strong>\u201d property type<\/a>, click Continue<\/strong>, opt for \u201cHTML tag\u201d under Other verification methods<\/strong>, and tap Verify<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

        Points to keep in mind<\/h3>\n