ProRank SEO

Google Search Console Integration

Monitor search performance and identify SEO opportunities

Overview

Google Search Console provides essential data about how your site performs in Google search results. ProRank SEO connects to GSC via OAuth to pull search analytics data used by features like Action Opportunities.

Setup Instructions

Step 1: Verify Site Ownership

First, verify your website in Google Search Console:

  1. Go to Google Search Console
  2. Click "Add property"
  3. Enter your website URL
  4. Choose verification method (ProRank SEO supports HTML tag)
  5. Copy the verification meta tag

Step 2: Add Verification Tag

ProRank SEO can automatically add the verification tag:

  1. Go to ProRank SEO → On Page SEO → Site Basics → Webmaster Tools Verification
  2. Paste the verification code in the Google field
  3. Save changes
  4. Return to Search Console and click "Verify"

Step 3: Connect API

  1. Navigate to ProRank SEO → Analytics → Integrations Setup
  2. Click "Connect Search Console"
  3. Authorise via the ProRank OAuth proxy (opens a Google consent screen)
  4. Select your verified property
  5. Click "Save" to confirm your selection

Available Data

GSC Connection Status

Once connected, ProRank stores your GSC authentication tokens and allows you to select a verified property. The connection status and selected site are displayed in the Analytics → Integrations panel.

Search performance data from GSC is used internally by features like Action Opportunities. A full GSC analytics dashboard with clicks, impressions, and query reports is not yet available as a standalone view in the current release.

How GSC Data Is Used

Action Opportunities

ProRank pulls GSC search analytics (impressions, clicks, position) to identify pages with optimisation potential, such as high-impression/low-CTR queries.

Site Verification

ProRank can inject your Google site verification meta tag so you can verify ownership in Search Console without editing theme files.

Pro+ Required

Google Search Console integration requires a Pro+ license or higher.

Troubleshooting

No data showing?

  • • Ensure your site is verified in Search Console
  • • Wait 48 hours for initial data to appear
  • • Check that the correct property is selected
  • • Check that the OAuth authorisation completed successfully

Connection errors?

  • • Re-authorize the connection
  • • Check your Google account permissions
  • • Try disconnecting and reconnecting via the Integrations panel
  • • Clear WordPress cache and try again