Want people to find your website? Then it needs to be indexed by search engines like Google and Bing. Fortunately, you don’t need to wait and hope they notice you — you can submit your site directly.
Here’s how to get listed fast and properly.
Step 1: Submit Your Website to Google
1. Create a Google Search Console account
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Sign in with your Google account
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Click "Add Property" and enter your full website URL (use
https://if your site has SSL)
2. Verify ownership
You can verify in a few ways:
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HTML file upload (recommended for most users)
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DNS record (best if you manage your domain DNS)
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Google Analytics / Tag Manager (if already installed)
Once verified, you’ll have access to your site’s search health and performance.
3. Submit your sitemap
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Go to the Sitemaps section in Search Console
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Enter your sitemap URL, typically:
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Click Submit
Google will now crawl your site more efficiently.
Step 2: Submit Your Website to Bing
Bing powers Yahoo and DuckDuckGo, so you’ll get visibility across multiple platforms.
1. Create a Bing Webmaster Tools account
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Sign in and add your site
You can import your settings directly from Google Search Console — easy win.
2. Verify your site
Same options as Google: HTML file, meta tag, or DNS.
3. Submit your sitemap
Use the Sitemaps section, just like with Google.
Example: https://yourdomain.com/sitemap.xml
Bonus: Make Sure You Have a Sitemap
A sitemap tells search engines what pages your site has and how to find them. If you’re using WordPress, most SEO plugins (like Yoast SEO, All in One SEO, or Rank Math) generate one automatically.
To check:
Visit https://yourdomain.com/sitemap.xml — if you see a list of pages/posts, you’re good to go.
Best Practices for Search Visibility
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Use SEO-friendly URLs (short, clean, keyword-based)
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Install an SEO plugin if you're using WordPress
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Add meta titles and descriptions to all pages
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Use alt tags for all images
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Create useful content that people actually search for
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Submit new pages/posts via Search Console to speed up indexing
Final Word
Adding your website to search engines isn’t magic — it’s just a few smart steps. With Google and Bing Webmaster Tools, you can monitor traffic, fix issues, and stay ahead of the curve.
Need help submitting your sitemap or improving your SEO? Contact the XMLA support team — we’ll help you get visible, fast.