Glossary term
What is Google Search Console?
Short answer
Google Search Console is a free Google tool that shows which searches bring people to your site and whether Google has any problems reading it.
Google Search Console, explained for tree service owners
Google Search Console is free and made by Google for website owners. After you prove you own the site, it shows the searches that displayed your pages, how many people clicked, which pages are indexed and what errors need fixing. For a tree service, it can show that people search for stump removal in a certain town and that you appear on page two. That is a clear sign to improve that page. You can also submit your sitemap and see Core Web Vitals reports. Check it once a month, since results take time to change. Your web builder can set it up in a few minutes.
Related terms
- Core Web Vitals
Core Web Vitals are three measurements Google uses to judge how fast, stable and responsive a page feels to a real visitor.
- sitemap
A sitemap is a file that lists the pages of your website so search engines can find and read all of them.
- keyword
A keyword is a word or phrase people type or say into a search engine, such as tree removal near me.
- organic traffic
Organic traffic is the visitors who reach your website by clicking an ordinary search result, not a paid ad.
- search impressions
Search impressions are the number of times your page or listing appeared in search results, whether or not anyone clicked.
- anchor text
Anchor text is the clickable words in a link, and it gives search engines a hint about what the linked page is about.
- Arborist
Arborist is a trained tree care professional who plans and performs work on trees, including pruning, removal, tree health care and…
- Booking link
Booking link is a web address that lets a customer pick a time for an estimate or job online, without calling. It can be sent by text or…
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