{"id":2171,"date":"2021-07-01T11:00:00","date_gmt":"2021-07-01T18:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/porkbun.com\/blog\/?p=2171"},"modified":"2021-07-01T11:00:00","modified_gmt":"2021-07-01T18:00:00","slug":"how-to-submit-your-website-to-search-engines-beginners-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/porkbun.com\/blog\/how-to-submit-your-website-to-search-engines-beginners-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Submit Your Website to Search Engines: Beginner\u2019s Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

So, you\u2019re ready to publish your website! You\u2019ve done your research, thoroughly mulled over your content, and are on your way to establishing a cohesive brand. Overflowing with excitement, you hit that publish button (!!!) and immediately expect to see your website appear in Google. That\u2019s how it works right!? Well, maybe, but it isn\u2019t a guarantee. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Search engines first have to \u201ccrawl\u201d and \u201cindex\u201d your site \u2014 simply the process of analyzing and categorizing your content \u2014 in order to include yours in relevant search results. This process will happen automatically in time, but to expedite and ensure results, you\u2019ll want to manually submit your site to each search engine. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Our partners at .US domains<\/a> have put together a beginner\u2019s guide to walk you through each step in the site submission process. Read on to get started.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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From our Partners at .US Domain<\/em>s<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Search engines are the largest source of traffic for most websites, especially if you\u2019re running a new venture. Think about it: if you\u2019re a brand new, local jewelry shop, customers are more likely going to type in \u201clocal jewelry store\u201d or \u201cjewelry stores near me\u201d instead of your actual business name. That\u2019s why it is important to make sure that these website giants can easily identify and list your site pages in search results.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

While most search engines can automatically find your website thanks to built-in bots, submitting your site manually will help you get discovered by search engines much faster.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Especially if you\u2019re a new business owner aiming to boost your company\u2019s online presence, getting listed on search engines is basically a free marketing move. This will save you from having to spend on online ads. Leverage the power of organic search. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Let\u2019s get started<\/strong>.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

For the sake of simplicity and practicality, we\u2019ll start with how to get your site listed on Google, the largest and most important search engine of all. More than 90% of the world uses Google<\/a> for search engine purposes. That\u2019s a stat that simply cannot be ignored by business owners. If you haven\u2019t already, reserve your business domain<\/a> now to ensure you land a short and memorable URL for your business.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Submitting your website to Google<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

If you\u2019re launching a brand-new site, first visit the Google Search Console<\/a> and follow the steps to verify that you own the site. Google will require you to add a small snippet of code to your site to prove ownership. Once you\u2019ve verified your site on the Google Search Console, follow these next steps:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

  1. Index new pages. Log into Google Search Console and select \u201cURL Inspection\u201d from the left side menu. Add your specific URL string to get Google to crawl your new page.\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>
  2. Then click enter and select \u201cRequest Indexing.\u201d After Google processes the URL, it will say \u201cIndexing requested.\u201d\u00a0<\/li>
  3. Click \u201cGot it\u201d and give it a few hours to complete the process.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    This is a beginner’s approach to submitting your website to Google. If you need additional resources, visit Google\u2019s guide to submitting a site<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Creating a Google Business Listing<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

    Once you\u2019ve added your website to the Google Search Console, you will also want to create a Google Business Listing for your property. Google My Business is a core element of SEO, especially for brick-and-mortar business. Think about those \u201ccoffee shop near me\u201d searches. In order to ensure your business is included in local search results, create (and maintain!) an accurate<\/em> and up-to-date Google Business Listing. Thankfully, Google has made this process quick and painless for busy business owners. Steps include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    1. Set up a Google account (if you don\u2019t already have one).<\/li>
    2. Sign into the Google Business platform<\/a>.<\/li>
    3. Follow the steps to enter your business information including: Business Name, Address, Phone Number, Website and Hours of Operation.
      1. Note: If you are an online only business, you can leave the address field blank, and check \u201cI deliver goods and services to my customers\u201d and then check the box for \u201cHide my address (it\u2019s not a store)\u201d option that appears below.<\/em><\/li><\/ol><\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n
        1. Choose your geographical service area and business category.<\/li>
        2. Then click \u201cverify.\u201d<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n

          After verifying your business, be sure to optimize your listing by adding photos, video, and a thorough business description.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

          Once you\u2019ve gotten your website on Google, be sure to get on the other major search engines as well (including Bing, which is powered by both Yahoo and Microsoft). <\/p>\n\n\n\n

          Submitting your website to Bing<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

          Similar to Google, the process to submit your site on Bing is even more streamlined. If you\u2019ve already verified your website via the Google Search Console, simply import the work you\u2019ve already done.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

          1. Log onto Bing Webmaster Tools<\/a>, then click \u201cGet Started.\u201d You can verify your website using the Google Search Console Option or re-verify manually through Bing.<\/li>
          2. Once your site is verified, log back into your Bing Webmaster Tools account and go to \u201cConfigure My Site.\u201d\u00a0<\/li>
          3. Select \u201cSubmit URLs.\u201d\u00a0<\/li>
          4. Paste in the individual URLs into each line, then click \u201cSubmit\u201d<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n

            Remember that it can take a few hours or even a few days to get indexed. But it\u2019s worth the wait, and well worth the benefits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

            Most importantly, to get indexed and stay indexed in a search engine\u2019s results, make sure you are creating high-quality and purposeful content. Anything subpar will be marked as spam. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

            Ready to get started!? If you\u2019re looking to launch your first site, make your message count with right extension. Secure your perfect domain<\/a> today. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

            So, you\u2019re ready to publish your website! You\u2019ve done your research, thoroughly mulled over your content, and are on your way to establishing a cohesive brand. Overflowing with excitement, you hit that publish button (!!!) and immediately expect to see your website appear in Google. That\u2019s how it works right!? 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