Using Google Search Console to Monitor Website Errors

To use Google Search Console (GSC) to monitor website errors, follow these key steps:

1. Access Your GSC Account: Log in to Google Search Console and select your verified website property to start monitoring.

2. Check for Indexing and Crawling Issues: Navigate to the Coverage report in GSC to identify errors such as pages not indexed, server errors, or redirect issues. This report shows which URLs have problems and the specific error types.

3. Monitor Error Notifications: GSC automatically sends email alerts for new critical errors and warnings. Regularly review these notifications and the Coverage report to prioritize fixes.

4. Review Security Issues: Use the Security & Manual Actions section to detect malware, hacked content, or social engineering threats. Address these promptly by cleaning your site and requesting a review from Google after fixes.

5. Validate Fixes: After resolving errors, use the "Validate Fix" feature in GSC to prompt Google to re-crawl affected URLs and confirm the issues are resolved without needing to recrawl the entire site.

6. Enable Email Alerts: Set up email alerts in GSC to receive timely notifications about critical errors, helping you respond quickly to new problems.

7. Submit Pages for Indexing: When you fix errors or add new content, use the URL Inspection tool to request indexing, ensuring Google updates its search results with your latest site status.

By consistently monitoring these reports and alerts in Google Search Console, you can identify and fix errors that affect your website’s visibility and user experience in Google search results.