How to Check Keyword Ranking in Google Search Console

If you’re serious about improving your website’s SEO, understanding how to check your keyword rankings in Google Search Console is essential. Google Search Console is a powerful tool that allows you to monitor your website’s performance and gain valuable insights into how your keywords are ranking over time. In this post, we’ll walk you through the steps to check your keyword rankings using Google Search Console.

Step 1: Access Google Search Console

First, log into your Google Search Console account. If you’re not already using it, you can sign up for free and connect your website. Once you’re inside your account, you’ll have access to various tools and reports that provide insights into your website’s search performance.

Step 2: Navigate to the Search Results Report

To check your keyword rankings, head over to the “Search Results” report. In some cases, this may be labeled as “Performance” if the “Discover” feature is not enabled on your website. You’ll find this option under the “Overview” section of the dashboard.

Step 3: Select Your Date Range

Next, you’ll want to select the date range for which you want to analyze your keyword rankings. You can choose a custom date range, such as the last six months, to get a comprehensive view of your website’s performance over time. Once you’ve selected the date range, click “Apply.”

Step 4: Enable the Average Position Metric

To see how your keywords are ranking, make sure to enable the “Average Position” metric. This will add a column to your report showing the average position of your keywords during the selected date range. For example, if your keyword’s average position is 18, it means your website typically ranks 18th for that keyword in search results.

Step 5: Analyze Keyword Ranking History

If you want to dive deeper into the performance of a specific keyword, simply click on the keyword in the report. This will bring up a detailed history of its ranking over time. You can see how the keyword’s position has fluctuated on different dates. For example, your keyword might have been in the 8th position on one date and dropped to the 37th on another.

Conclusion

Tracking your keyword rankings in Google Search Console is a vital part of any SEO strategy. By following these steps, you’ll be able to monitor your keywords’ performance and make informed decisions to improve your website’s visibility in search engines.

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