Google Search Console

30-45 minIntermediate

Set up Search Console to monitor search performance and fix indexing issues.

Prerequisites

  • Google account
  • Access to BigCommerce control panel or DNS
Beginner

Verify Ownership

Add your store to Search Console.

1

Add Property

1

Go to search.google.com/search-console

2

Add property - use 'URL prefix' for BigCommerce

3

Copy the HTML meta tag for verification

2

Add Verification Tag

1

Go to Storefront > Script Manager

2

Add new script in Head, All Pages

3

Paste the meta verification tag

4

Go back to Search Console and click Verify

Verification Checklist

Pro Tips

  • Check Coverage report regularly for errors
  • Use URL Inspection to debug specific pages
  • Set up email alerts for critical issues