There is a basic fact that we need to get clear here. Other than yourself, there is no one on this planet who wants your content showing up as often as possible in the SERPs than Google.
For nearly two decades Google has spent 100s of 1000s on giving you an education, and telling you exactly what it takes to get you listed as often as possible. They want you to be #1! Reels of Video Training on YouTube,. Free College Credit Classes at Universities across the nation, MOOCs, free advertisement with Adwords (up to $500 at times). Reams of pages, and the best Analytics program money can buy given to you with all the training and needs you could imagine -- for free.
For nearly 20 full years -- and the investment close to the Billion mark -- people still believe there is some secret to getting your content listed.
There isn't.
What follows is Googles basic checklist page on getting your content ready. For god's sake -- I'm begging you -- before you buy some book of secrets PLEASE read this.
Get your content on Google
Do you have content that you want on Google? Here are a few ways to submit it to us.
What content do you have?
What content do you have?
A website or app
- Add your URL – Submit your website for inclusion in Google's index.
- App crawling – Get your app indexed by Google.
- Search Console – Submit a Sitemap of your website to Google.
- Structured data – Label your structured content to help users find pages relevant to their search.
A business
- Google Ads Shopping – Promote your products on Google Shopping, Google Offers, and other properties; submit your product catalogs digitally to Google Search.
- Google My Business – Get your business on Google Maps.
- Business View – Invite customers on a virtual tour of your business.
Digital content
- Google Books and eBooks – Promote your books online and sell your titles through our eBook store.
- Google News – Share timely reporting on matters that are important or interesting to our audience.
- Scholar – Include scholarly works in Google's academic index.
Local information
- Base Map Partner Program – Simplify navigation of your community by improving and enriching our base map.
- Google Indoor Maps – Upload floor plans or blueprints of your business to Google Maps.
- Imagery Partner Program – Offer users a sharper aerial view of your community's landscape and built environment.
- Local Enhanced Content – If you're an aggregator of local content, publish it through Google.
- Map Maker – Start adding your local knowledge to the map.
- Photo Sphere – Photograph and share the world with 360° pictures.
- Street View – Provide a panoramic virtual tour of your property.
- Transit Partner Program – Encourage use of public transit by making it easy to locate routes, schedules and fares.
Media
- Video Search – Publish and syndicate online video content to make it searchable on Google.
- YouTube – Upload, distribute, and monetize your videos.
