How to Submit a Squarespace Site to Google Search Console
Google Search Console is the tool used to submit websites and pages to Google so they can appear in Google searches. If you’ve launched a website but it isn’t showing in Google, and you haven’t indexed your site yet, this is likely why.
Squarespace* sites that haven’t been submitted to Google Search Console can still be indexed by Google, but it typically takes a lot longer.
it also tells you how your site is performing on Google, with information like:
How many clicks your website is getting from Google
Which pages are performing well
Which keywords are driving traffic to your site
It’s a key tool for anyone using a website, and this guide will walk you through connecting your Squarespace site to Google Search Console step-by-step.
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How to Connect Your Squarespace Site to Google Search Console
Before you begin with the steps below, make sure your Squarespace site is live and accessible, with your domain connected to it.
1. Sign in to Google Search Console
The first step is to log in to Google Search Console with your Google account. If you don’t have one, you can create one for free.
2. Add Your Domain Property
Once you’re logged in, add your Squarespace site as a “property” in Google Search Console by clicking Add a Property > Domain > Enter your website URL e.g., https://www.yourwebsite.com and click Continue. This will add your domain to your Google Search Console account.
3. Verify Your Ownership
Google will need to verify that you own the website. We recommend the DNS TXT method:
Copy the TXT record that Google provides.
If your domain is managed by Squarespace, go to Settings > Domains > Your domain > DNS Settings > Add the TXT record.
If your domain is managed by a third-party, follow their steps to add a TXT record
Once the verification process is complete, you should see a message confirming that your site has been successfully verified.
How to Submit Your Sitemap to Google
Once your account and domain are set up, you can submit your sitemap.
1. Go to the Sitemaps Section
Under Index, navigate to the Sitemaps section.
2. Add Your Sitemap
Click Add a New Sitemap and enter your sitemap. Squarespace sitemaps are structured as https://yourdomain/sitemap.xml. Then select Submit.
3. Confirm
Google will confirm if your sitemap was found.
How to Index Your Pages
After submitting your sitemap, give Google some time to crawl your site.
Once your pages are indexed, there may be times when you want to ask Google to index specific pages, rather than the full site. For example, if you’ve made an update to the page that you want Google to see. You can ask Google to index the updated page by:
1. Copy the page URL
Copy the full page URL to your clipboard.
2. Paste it into Google Search Console
Paste your URL into the URL inspector at the top of the page. Google will run a quick scan to see the page is available.
3. Request Indexing
Press the Request Indexing button. It sometimes takes a few minutes for Google to submit the request. Once the request is submitted, you just need to wait for Google to index the page. You can check back in a few days to see if it’s complete.
Tips for Optimizing Your Squarespace Site for Google
Here’s how to optimize your Squarespace website for better performance in Google:
Optimize Content and Metadata
Optimize your content for Google by including keywords and adding page metadata (image alt text, page SEO titles, and page SEO descriptions). This helps your content be found in Google, and improves how you content will appear in search results.
Keep Content Fresh and Up-to-date
Google likes fresh, regularly updated content that shows your site is active. Content should also be accurate and up-to-date.
Monitor Your Performance
Google Search Console shares the clicks, impressions, and click-through rates your site is receiving. You can monitor this data to see which pages are doing well and which ones need refinement.
Fix Errors
Google Search Console also lets you know of issues that are preventing indexing. Fixing them means that Google will be more likely to index and show your pages.
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