Key features of Google Search Console include:-
1. Performance Reports: These reports provide information on the performance of a website in Google Search, including data on clicks, impressions, click-through rates (CTR), and average position for specific search queries, pages, countries, and devices.
2. Index Coverage: This feature helps website owners understand which pages of their site are indexed by Google and which pages are encountering indexing issues. It provides details on crawl errors, index status, and information on how to fix indexing issues.
3. URL Inspection: Website owners can use this tool to inspect a specific URL on their site and see how Google's search engine views that page. It provides information on crawling, indexing, and any issues that may affect the page's visibility in search results.
4. Sitemaps: Website owners can submit XML sitemaps to Google Search Console to help Google discover and crawl their site's pages more efficiently. The Sitemaps feature provides insights into the status of submitted sitemaps and any errors encountered during the crawling process.
5. Mobile Usability: This report identifies issues related to the mobile-friendliness of a website, such as usability errors and mobile-specific issues that may affect the user experience on mobile devices.
6. Security Issues: Google Search Console alerts website owners to any security issues detected on their site, such as malware infections or hacked content, which may harm users or affect the site's ranking in search results.
Overall, Google Search Console is an essential tool for website owners and webmasters to optimize their sites for better visibility in Google Search results and to ensure a positive user experience for visitors.
