How to Verify Google Search Console for Squarespace Sites in Under 1 Minute 

How to Verify Google Search Console for Squarespace Sites in Under 1 Minute

The way people search online is changing, which means you are at a disadvantage if you are not keeping an eye on important data sources. One of the easiest things you can do is ensure you have access to and are actively using Google Search Console. I’ve recently started working with a few clients who run their websites on Squarespace. One of the first things I do when working with someone is set them up with tools that are simple to use and incredibly helpful for managing their SEO.

Today, I’ll walk you through how to quickly verify Google Search Console (GSC) for Squarespace websites. Just to show you that it’s fast, like under a minute fast. This process is quick and works for most site platforms, not just Squarespace. Adding your website to GSC takes little time at all, but the benefits are huge.  

Why You Need a Google Search Console Account

I briefly touched on using Google Search Console in my recent article about SEO’s low-hanging fruit. Think of GSC as your backstage pass to understanding how your website performs on Google. It’s free, and it offers tools to help you see how people find your site and identify any issues. 

Here’s why GSC is worth your time:

• Get Free Insights: Unlike many SEO tools, GSC doesn’t cost a dime
• See How People Find You: Discover the words and phrases people search for before landing on your site
• Catch Issues: GSC helps you spot broken links, pages that don’t show up in search results, or parts of your site that aren’t mobile-friendly
• Validate Fixes: Confirm that any problems you’ve resolved, like indexing errors, are fixed
• Spot Low-Performing Content: Identify pages that could use optimization to attract more attention
• Improve Page Speed: Use Core Web Vitals data to see how to make your site faster and improve user experience.

Getting started with GSC might seem like a small step, but it’s one of the most impactful ways to set your site up for SEO success. To get started, you’ll first need to verify your site ownership in Google Search Console. Here’s how to do it step by step.

Step 1: Verifying Google Search Console

Follow these steps to verify your Squarespace website in Google Search Console:

In Google Search Console

1. Go to Google Search Console and sign in
2. Click the property selector in the top-left corner of the page (under the logo)
3. Click on “Add Property.”
4. Enter your website in the URL Prefix area
5. Locate the HTML tag section and copy the provided tag.

In Squarespace

1. Log in to Squarespace
2. Navigate to your site’s settings and search for “Code Injector.”
3. Paste the HTML tag into the Header section
4. Click Save.

Google Search Console

1. Return to Google Search Console and click “VERIFY” under the HTML tag section.

Tip: If it doesn’t verify right away, give it a moment and try again. To double-check, open your website, view the source code, and search for the tag. (If you’re on a Mac, use Command + Opt + U to view the source code.)

Step 2: Adding Your Sitemap to GSC

Once your site is verified, you might as well add your sitemap too. This quick step helps Google understand your website better:

1. Check if your sitemap is live by visiting your website URL followed by /sitemap.xml
2. In Google Search Console, go to Indexing > Sitemaps
3. Paste your sitemap link (like sitemap.xml) into the field
4. Click Submit.

Now That You’re Verified, Let’s Keep Growing Your Search Strategy

Setting up Google Search Console and submitting your sitemap isn’t rocket science, but it’s a smart move that’ll pay off down the line when you need answers. These tools help you keep tabs on how your site is performing, fix what’s needs attention, and make sure you’re heading in the right direction.

Take a few minutes today to knock it out. you’ll thank yourself later. 

How This Fits Into Your SEO Strategy

C: Create & Refresh Quality Content
O: Optimize Your Site (On-Page, UX, Technical, Local) ← YOU’RE HERE
A: Acquire Authority & Off-Page Presence
L: Learn from Data (Track, Stay Consistent & Adapt to Trends)

Verifying Google Search Console and submitting your sitemap might seem like small steps, but they are a big part of getting your site crawlable, indexed, and set up for success. These foundational tasks make everything else, like creating awesome content, building authority, and learning from your performance, work better.

You’ve completed a solid first step, so you are already ahead of the game. Keep going, refine what works, and stay on top of your progress. SEO takes time, but every move you make builds a stronger foundation for long-term success.