{"id":11593,"date":"2024-11-07T13:48:54","date_gmt":"2024-11-07T13:48:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lite14.net\/blog\/?p=11593"},"modified":"2024-11-07T13:48:54","modified_gmt":"2024-11-07T13:48:54","slug":"how-to-use-googles-search-console-for-comprehensive-seo-analysis","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lite14.net\/blog\/2024\/11\/07\/how-to-use-googles-search-console-for-comprehensive-seo-analysis\/","title":{"rendered":"How to use Google&#8217;s Search Console for comprehensive SEO analysis"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Google Search Console (GSC) is a powerful, free tool provided by Google that offers valuable insights into your website&#8217;s performance in search results. It helps you monitor, maintain, and troubleshoot your site&#8217;s presence in Google Search. Here\u2019s how to utilize Google Search Console for comprehensive SEO analysis effectively.<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_76 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/lite14.net\/blog\/2024\/11\/07\/how-to-use-googles-search-console-for-comprehensive-seo-analysis\/#1_Setting_Up_to_Use_Google_Search_Console\" >1. Setting Up to Use Google Search Console<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/lite14.net\/blog\/2024\/11\/07\/how-to-use-googles-search-console-for-comprehensive-seo-analysis\/#11_Create_a_Google_Search_Console_Account\" >1.1 Create a Google Search Console Account<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/lite14.net\/blog\/2024\/11\/07\/how-to-use-googles-search-console-for-comprehensive-seo-analysis\/#12_Link_Google_Analytics_Optional\" >1.2 Link Google Analytics (Optional)<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/lite14.net\/blog\/2024\/11\/07\/how-to-use-googles-search-console-for-comprehensive-seo-analysis\/#2_Understanding_the_Dashboard\" >2. Understanding the Dashboard<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/lite14.net\/blog\/2024\/11\/07\/how-to-use-googles-search-console-for-comprehensive-seo-analysis\/#3_Perform_Comprehensive_SEO_Analysis\" >3. Perform Comprehensive SEO Analysis<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/lite14.net\/blog\/2024\/11\/07\/how-to-use-googles-search-console-for-comprehensive-seo-analysis\/#31_Analyzing_Performance\" >3.1 Analyzing Performance<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/lite14.net\/blog\/2024\/11\/07\/how-to-use-googles-search-console-for-comprehensive-seo-analysis\/#311_Overview_of_Search_Performance\" >3.1.1 Overview of Search Performance<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/lite14.net\/blog\/2024\/11\/07\/how-to-use-googles-search-console-for-comprehensive-seo-analysis\/#312_Filter_and_Compare_Data\" >3.1.2 Filter and Compare Data<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/lite14.net\/blog\/2024\/11\/07\/how-to-use-googles-search-console-for-comprehensive-seo-analysis\/#32_Assessing_Coverage_Issues\" >3.2 Assessing Coverage Issues<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/lite14.net\/blog\/2024\/11\/07\/how-to-use-googles-search-console-for-comprehensive-seo-analysis\/#321_Index_Coverage_Report\" >3.2.1 Index Coverage Report<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/lite14.net\/blog\/2024\/11\/07\/how-to-use-googles-search-console-for-comprehensive-seo-analysis\/#33_Checking_Core_Web_Vitals\" >3.3 Checking Core Web Vitals<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/lite14.net\/blog\/2024\/11\/07\/how-to-use-googles-search-console-for-comprehensive-seo-analysis\/#331_Understanding_Page_Experience\" >3.3.1 Understanding Page Experience<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/lite14.net\/blog\/2024\/11\/07\/how-to-use-googles-search-console-for-comprehensive-seo-analysis\/#34_Enhancements_and_Structured_Data\" >3.4 Enhancements and Structured Data<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/lite14.net\/blog\/2024\/11\/07\/how-to-use-googles-search-console-for-comprehensive-seo-analysis\/#341_Review_Structured_Data\" >3.4.1 Review Structured Data<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/lite14.net\/blog\/2024\/11\/07\/how-to-use-googles-search-console-for-comprehensive-seo-analysis\/#35_Analyzing_Links\" >3.5 Analyzing Links<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/lite14.net\/blog\/2024\/11\/07\/how-to-use-googles-search-console-for-comprehensive-seo-analysis\/#351_Assess_Incoming_and_Internal_Links\" >3.5.1 Assess Incoming and Internal Links<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/lite14.net\/blog\/2024\/11\/07\/how-to-use-googles-search-console-for-comprehensive-seo-analysis\/#4_Monitoring_Mobile_Usability\" >4. Monitoring Mobile Usability<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/lite14.net\/blog\/2024\/11\/07\/how-to-use-googles-search-console-for-comprehensive-seo-analysis\/#41_Mobile_Usability_Report\" >4.1 Mobile Usability Report<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/lite14.net\/blog\/2024\/11\/07\/how-to-use-googles-search-console-for-comprehensive-seo-analysis\/#5_Setting_Up_Alerts_and_Monitoring\" >5. Setting Up Alerts and Monitoring<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/lite14.net\/blog\/2024\/11\/07\/how-to-use-googles-search-console-for-comprehensive-seo-analysis\/#51_Setting_Up_Email_Alerts\" >5.1 Setting Up Email Alerts<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/lite14.net\/blog\/2024\/11\/07\/how-to-use-googles-search-console-for-comprehensive-seo-analysis\/#6_Regularly_Reviewing_Data\" >6. Regularly Reviewing Data<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/lite14.net\/blog\/2024\/11\/07\/how-to-use-googles-search-console-for-comprehensive-seo-analysis\/#61_Schedule_Reports\" >6.1 Schedule Reports<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/lite14.net\/blog\/2024\/11\/07\/how-to-use-googles-search-console-for-comprehensive-seo-analysis\/#62_Using_Search_Analytics_Data\" >6.2 Using Search Analytics Data<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/lite14.net\/blog\/2024\/11\/07\/how-to-use-googles-search-console-for-comprehensive-seo-analysis\/#7_Advanced_Features\" >7. Advanced Features<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/lite14.net\/blog\/2024\/11\/07\/how-to-use-googles-search-console-for-comprehensive-seo-analysis\/#71_International_Targeting\" >7.1 International Targeting<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-26\" href=\"https:\/\/lite14.net\/blog\/2024\/11\/07\/how-to-use-googles-search-console-for-comprehensive-seo-analysis\/#72_URL_Inspection_Tool\" >7.2 URL Inspection Tool<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-27\" href=\"https:\/\/lite14.net\/blog\/2024\/11\/07\/how-to-use-googles-search-console-for-comprehensive-seo-analysis\/#73_Manual_Actions_Security_Issues\" >7.3 Manual Actions &amp; Security Issues<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-28\" href=\"https:\/\/lite14.net\/blog\/2024\/11\/07\/how-to-use-googles-search-console-for-comprehensive-seo-analysis\/#Conclusion\" >Conclusion<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Setting_Up_to_Use_Google_Search_Console\"><\/span>1. Setting Up to Use Google Search Console<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Before you can perform an SEO analysis using GSC, you&#8217;ll need to set up your account:<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"11_Create_a_Google_Search_Console_Account\"><\/span>1.1 Create a Google Search Console Account<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ol>\n<li>Go to <a title=\"null\" href=\"https:\/\/search.google.com\/search-console\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Google Search Console<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>Sign in with your Google account.<\/li>\n<li>Add your website by selecting \u2018Add Property\u2019 and entering the URL of your site (choose between domain or URL prefix).<\/li>\n<li>Verify ownership using one of the provided methods (HTML file, meta tag, Google Analytics, etc.).<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"12_Link_Google_Analytics_Optional\"><\/span>1.2 Link Google Analytics (Optional)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Linking GSC with Google Analytics offers enhanced tracking and metrics. To do this, go to the Admin section of Google Analytics, link your property to GSC, and improve access to combined data.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Understanding_the_Dashboard\"><\/span>2. Understanding the Dashboard<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Once your property is set up, you&#8217;ll see the GSC dashboard. Familiarize yourself with the key sections available:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Performance<\/strong>: Overview of how your site performs in Google Search.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Coverage<\/strong>: Insights into index status and crawling issues.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Experience<\/strong>: User experience metrics like mobile usability and page experience.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Enhancements<\/strong>: Features for structured data, AMP, and core web vitals.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Links<\/strong>: Your site\u2019s internal and external links.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Perform_Comprehensive_SEO_Analysis\"><\/span>3. Perform Comprehensive SEO Analysis<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"31_Analyzing_Performance\"><\/span>3.1 Analyzing Performance<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"311_Overview_of_Search_Performance\"><\/span>3.1.1 Overview of Search Performance<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Queries<\/strong>: Identify the search queries that bring traffic to your site. Analyze the clicks, impressions, CTR, and average position for each query.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Pages<\/strong>: Assess which pages of your site receive the most search traffic. This will help identify high performers and opportunities for optimization.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Countries<\/strong>: Check where your traffic is coming from geographically. This insight can guide localized content strategies.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Devices<\/strong>: Understand which devices (desktop, mobile, tablet) users are utilizing to access your site. If performance varies significantly, consider optimizing for the top device category.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"312_Filter_and_Compare_Data\"><\/span>3.1.2 Filter and Compare Data<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>Utilize filters to analyze specific queries, pages, or devices over time, helping to identify trends.<\/li>\n<li>Compare different time frames to see how performance changes, helping you assess the impact of your SEO efforts.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"32_Assessing_Coverage_Issues\"><\/span>3.2 Assessing Coverage Issues<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"321_Index_Coverage_Report\"><\/span>3.2.1 Index Coverage Report<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>Navigate to <strong>Coverage<\/strong> under the Index section. Here you can see how many pages have been indexed and identify any errors or warnings.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Errors<\/strong>: Investigate pages that are not indexed due to issues such as server errors (5xx), soft 404s, or blocked by robots.txt. Resolve these issues to improve indexing.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Valid with Warnings<\/strong>: Pages that are indexed but have issues. Addressing these comments may improve their performance.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Excluded Pages<\/strong>: Review which pages are intentionally not indexed. Consider whether any important content is being excluded mistakenly.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"33_Checking_Core_Web_Vitals\"><\/span>3.3 Checking Core Web Vitals<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"331_Understanding_Page_Experience\"><\/span>3.3.1 Understanding Page Experience<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>Navigate to <strong>Core Web Vitals<\/strong> to monitor how pages perform based on user experience metrics: <strong>Largest Contentful Paint (LCP)<\/strong>, <strong>First Input Delay (FID)<\/strong>, and <strong>Cumulative Layout Shift (CLS)<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Identify pages with poor scores and prioritize them for optimization, improving load times and overall user experience.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"34_Enhancements_and_Structured_Data\"><\/span>3.4 Enhancements and Structured Data<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"341_Review_Structured_Data\"><\/span>3.4.1 Review Structured Data<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>Check the <strong>Enhancements<\/strong> section for structured data implementation. If you\u2019re using schema markup, see if there are errors or warnings.<\/li>\n<li>Correcting issues within your structured data can enhance how your pages appear in search results (rich snippets), potentially increasing CTR.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"35_Analyzing_Links\"><\/span>3.5 Analyzing Links<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"351_Assess_Incoming_and_Internal_Links\"><\/span>3.5.1 Assess Incoming and Internal Links<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>Access the <strong>Links<\/strong> section to view both external and internal links:<\/li>\n<li><strong>External Links<\/strong>: Identify which websites link to you and how many links point to each page. Quality backlinks contribute to your site&#8217;s authority.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Internal Links<\/strong>: Review your internal linking structure. Identify pages that may lack incoming internal links, ensuring every important piece of content is easily reachable.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Monitoring_Mobile_Usability\"><\/span>4. Monitoring Mobile Usability<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"41_Mobile_Usability_Report\"><\/span>4.1 Mobile Usability Report<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Check the <strong>Mobile Usability<\/strong> report to identify any issues that affect mobile users. This report lists errors related to mobile usability, such as viewport settings and clickability of links.<\/li>\n<li>Addressing mobile usability issues is essential since mobile-friendliness influences search rankings.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Setting_Up_Alerts_and_Monitoring\"><\/span>5. Setting Up Alerts and Monitoring<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"51_Setting_Up_Email_Alerts\"><\/span>5.1 Setting Up Email Alerts<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Set up email notifications for specific changes, like sudden drops in traffic, indexing issues, or new security problems. These alerts can help you react quickly to potential issues.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_Regularly_Reviewing_Data\"><\/span>6. Regularly Reviewing Data<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"61_Schedule_Reports\"><\/span>6.1 Schedule Reports<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Regularly review your data in Google Search Console. Set a monthly schedule to analyze performance metrics and make adjustments to your SEO strategy.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"62_Using_Search_Analytics_Data\"><\/span>6.2 Using Search Analytics Data<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Export data to Google Sheets or Excel to create reports or share them with your team. Use this data to support your ongoing evaluation of SEO strategies.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7_Advanced_Features\"><\/span>7. Advanced Features<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"71_International_Targeting\"><\/span>7.1 International Targeting<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>If you operate a multilingual or multi-regional site, use the <strong>International Targeting<\/strong> feature to set specific country targeting preferences for your site&#8217;s URLs.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"72_URL_Inspection_Tool\"><\/span>7.2 URL Inspection Tool<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Use the <strong>URL Inspection Tool<\/strong> to examine individual page performance. You can test how Google sees the page with regards to indexing, and view any Crawl issues, structured data, or Core Web Vitals metrics.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"73_Manual_Actions_Security_Issues\"><\/span>7.3 Manual Actions &amp; Security Issues<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Regularly check the <strong>Manual Actions<\/strong> report to see if Google has applied any penalties to your site. Address any issues quickly.<\/li>\n<li>Review <strong>Security &amp; Manual Actions<\/strong> to ensure there are no security issues impacting your site. If there are, prioritize fixing them.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span>Conclusion<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Google Search Console is an invaluable resource for SEO analysis. 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