Get Your Website Found on Google
Follow these simple steps to help your website get indexed, visible, and improve over time.
SEO takes time, but these steps give your site the best possible start.
How Google Finds Your Website
Discovery
Google discovers new websites by "crawling" pages and following links across the internet.
Indexing
It then reads and organizes (indexes) your pages so it knows what your site is about before ranking them.
Ranking
Your ranking improves over time as you add valuable content and build trust online.
Set Up the Basics
Get the foundation right so Google can easily find and understand your website.
Foundation
- Set up Google Search Console
- Submit your sitemap
- Request indexing for your homepage and key pages
- Make sure your site is not blocking search engines
Make Your Pages Clear and Search-Friendly
- Add clear page titles and descriptions
- Use strong headlines on each page
- Include useful content explaining your services
- Make sure your pages are easy to navigate
Help Google Understand Your Site
A logical site structure helps search engines crawl your pages more efficiently.
Structure & Presence
- Link your main pages from your homepage
- Keep navigation simple
- Make key pages easy to find
- Connect related pages together
- Set up Google Analytics
- Set up or update your Google Business Profile
- Make sure your business information is consistent
Fast, Mobile-Friendly, Credible
- Test your website on mobile devices
- Check page speed
- Optimize images if needed
- Add clear contact information
- Show services and service areas
- Include basic business details
- Add reviews if available
SEO Gets Better Over Time
SEO isn't a one-time task. To keep improving your visibility, you should consistently:
Keep Improving
- Update your site regularly
- Add new content
- Improve pages over time
- Stay active online
You're on the Right Track
- Follow these steps and your website will be set up for long-term visibility.
You're on the Right Track
Follow these steps and your website will be set up for long-term visibility.