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Week 22: Set Up Google Search Console

Updated: Jul 22

Digital Success Weekly gives you one simple step to move your online presence forward, in 30 minutes or less.


This week is about Google Search Console. It's a free tool from Google that shows you how your website is performing in search results. And most small businesses have never set it up.


What This Focus Is Really About


Think of Google Search Console as a dashboard for your website's Google performance.


It shows you which search terms people use to find your site, which pages are getting clicks, and whether Google has found any issues with your site. It's like having a window into how Google sees your website.


Why This Matters


1. It shows you what's working


You can see exactly which keywords are bringing people to your site and which pages they're landing on. That helps you create more of what's working.


2. It alerts you to problems


If Google finds errors on your site, like broken pages or indexing issues, Search Console will let you know. Catching these early means you can fix them before they affect your rankings.


3. You can submit your sitemap


A sitemap is a file that tells Google about all the pages on your website. Submitting it through Search Console helps Google find and index your pages faster.


4. It's free and it's from Google


You won't find a more reliable source of information about how Google views your website. And it costs nothing to use.


How to Set It Up


  1. Go to search.google.com/search-console

  2. Sign in with your Google account

  3. Add your website as a property

  4. Verify ownership (WIX makes this straightforward — follow the on-screen steps)

  5. Submit your sitemap (in WIX, your sitemap is usually at yourwebsite.com/sitemap.xml)


A Few Tips to Keep in Mind


  • It can take a few days after setup before data starts to appear

  • You don't need to check it every day. Once a month is plenty for most small businesses.

  • Look at the "Performance" section first. That's where you'll find your search data.

  • If you see errors under "Coverage," those are worth investigating


Your Action Step


Set aside 30 minutes this week to set up Google Search Console. Ask yourself:


  • "Do I already have Google Search Console set up for my website?"

  • "Have I submitted my sitemap so Google can find all my pages?"

  • "Do I know which search terms people use to find my site?"


This is one of those tools that runs quietly in the background and gives you valuable information over time. Setting it up once is all it takes.


Need More Support?


If you're thinking, "This makes sense... but now what?" you're not alone.


Inside the Digital Success Membership, you'll get the guidance, tools, and support to turn small steps like this into real progress.


Here's what's included:


  • The Roadmap Toolkit — our AI-powered tool that guides you through each step of the Roadmap

  • Simple weekly focuses like this one, with the exact tools to take action

  • Recorded webinars and training you can watch any time

  • Done-for-you prompts and templates to save time

  • Clear, simple steps to move your online presence forward


You don't have to figure this out on your own.




Here's to your digital success... one simple step at a time.

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