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Google Search Console

See exactly how Google sees your website

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Works in Africa

Google Search Console is a free tool that shows how your site performs in Google search - which queries bring visitors, which pages rank, coverage errors, Core Web Vitals, and index status. Essential for any founder doing SEO. No paid tier exists - it's 100% free, forever.

Facts about Google Search Console

Category
SEO & Analytics
Availability
Works in Africa
Countries
Pan-African
Pricing
Free tier
Typical setup time
< 1 hour
Best for
Early-stage, SaaS, SMB
Last verified
Apr 1, 2026May be outdated

Use when

You have a live website and want to track keyword rankings, fix crawl errors, and understand your SEO performance.

Skip when

Never skip this. It's free and irreplaceable for understanding your Google search presence.

Fully free and globally accessible. Connect immediately after launching your site. The single most important SEO tool to set up first.

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