How-to Link Google Search Console With Google Analytics
Tags: seo, analytics, optimization, measurement
Published: 2022-02-17 11:27:18

According to Google, Search Console is a web service that allows developers, SEO professionals, and website owners to check indexing status (i.e., the performance of the site) and optimize the visibility of their websites, while Google Analytics is a web analytics service offered by Google that tracks and reports website traffic and other related marketing activities. 

In the search niche part of digital marketing, it's more of like informing Google algorithms ahead that here I am boy, this is my website and I would like it to be listed on the largest virtual space cos of visibility.

However, before I continue, this article is meant for SEO beginners and enthusiasts. Also, everything will be done from your analytics dashboard. So, you can sip in a glass of water and calm your nerves...let's shoot our shot!

For the practical aspect of this tutorial, one of my clients, [https://huaoubricks.com/] consented to the use of their Console dashboard, so we're in for a real-time and engaging experience.




**Step 1:** Go to the Home page

![Image description](https://dev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/articles/0krrtvdycvf594l6lcs1.PNG)


**Step 2:** Click on "Admin" (left-bar)

![Image description](https://dev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/articles/10vzs8aa0xfchiie9hpo.PNG)


**Step 3:** Click on "Property Settings" under the 'create property' tab

![Image description](https://dev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/articles/3b7ujxo40rijl010beqc.png)


**Step 4:** Scroll downward (left-bar) under the 'create property' tab, then click on "Search Console Linking"

![Image description](https://dev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/articles/p4blf27c6vn287qjf302.png)


**Step 5:** After performing step 4, you will be asked to type in your domain (website URL) in the "Search Bar" right beside 'Link'

![Image description](https://dev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/articles/0x2153j0xa74zixpg5yx.PNG)


**Step 6:** Expect to see the below-attached modal (a new prompt) box. Then click on "Choose accounts"

![Image description](https://dev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/articles/zwpz3drhfw0v4kfs4xtx.PNG)


**Step 7:** Since you had earlier typed in the preferred URL to be linked during step 5, just select the icon showing the URL, then click "Confirm".

P.S. You can only add one URL at a time for the proposed linked Console property.

![Image description](https://dev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/articles/zacihlpq6vfyzkody9ss.PNG)


**Step 8:** Click on "Next".

![Image description](https://dev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/articles/fxrwrts8gzkyztwoua6x.PNG)


**Step 9:** You will be asked to select a Web Stream.
![Image description](https://dev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/articles/0bhpmj8cikxur023r2br.PNG)
A web stream is otherwise referred to as where you want data (traffic) to be compiled from. It could be from a website, landing page, an app, etc.
Using this example, I will choose the earlier attached [https://huaoubricks.com/]

P.S. Make sure to hover your mouse on it so as to be able to see where to click.


**Step 10:** Select the linked Web Stream where you want traffic to be fetched. In this case, I selected Hua Ou's Clay Bricks website.

![Image description](https://dev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/articles/3mm2djm7dsnmydh2qbog.PNG)


**Step 11:** Click on "Next" for review.

![Image description](https://dev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/articles/gumfvz1wdur5zoyn1jz8.PNG)


**Step 12:** Click on "Submit". 

![Image description](https://dev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/articles/zfqec2csl2tq7gvby48a.PNG)

**Step 13:** Congratulations, you have successfully linked the two accounts.

![Image description](https://dev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/articles/4grcklkwzmsb9ru07p2q.PNG)


**Bonus tip:** Refresh the page, then navigate through the previous steps until you get to step 4. You will be able to see the below

![Image description](https://dev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/articles/w0ecn3sjqdqrf78xnhtx.png) 

Let me know what you feel and stay tuned for more relevant Digital Marketing posts.

Thank you.

You can always reach me via opeyemiakintunde10@gmail.com