The Google Search Console (GSC) Property refers to a verified site or URL that you’ve added to Google Search Console to monitor its performance in Google Search results.
Types of Properties in Google Search Console:
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Domain Property (e.g.,
example.com)-
Covers all subdomains (
blog.example.com,shop.example.com) and protocols (http,https). -
Requires DNS verification.
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Best for tracking an entire domain comprehensively.
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URL Prefix Property (e.g.,
https://example.comorhttps://blog.example.com)-
Tracks a specific protocol (
http/https) and subfolder. -
Supports multiple verification methods (HTML file, DNS, Google Analytics, etc.).
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Useful for individual sections of a site.
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How to Add a Property:
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Go to Google Search Console.
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Click “Add Property”.
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Choose between Domain or URL Prefix and enter the URL.
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Verify ownership using the recommended method (DNS, HTML file, etc.).
Why Use GSC Properties?
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Track search performance (clicks, impressions, CTR).
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Identify indexing issues.
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Submit sitemaps and URLs for crawling.
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Monitor Core Web Vitals and mobile usability.
Need help with a specific property type or verification issue? Let me know!
