Add your blog on google news

To add your blog to Google News, you'll need to follow these steps:

Step 1: Meet the Eligibility Criteria

Before you can apply to be included in Google News, your blog must meet the following criteria:

  1. Your blog must be a news site, meaning it must publish original news content on a regular basis.
  2. Your blog must have a clear and consistent publication schedule.
  3. Your blog must have a minimum of 10 articles per month.
  4. Your blog must have a minimum of 10 unique visitors per day.

Step 2: Create a Google News Sitemap

A Google News sitemap is an XML file that lists the URLs of your blog's articles, along with metadata such as titles, descriptions, and publication dates. You can create a Google News sitemap using a tool like Sitemap Generator or Google's own Sitemap Generator.

Step 3: Submit Your Sitemap to Google

Once you have created your Google News sitemap, you'll need to submit it to Google. You can do this by following these steps:

  1. Go to the Google Search Console and sign in with your Google account.
  2. Click on the "Sitemaps" tab and then click on "Submit a sitemap".
  3. Enter the URL of your Google News sitemap and click "Submit".

Step 4: Apply to Google News

Once you have submitted your sitemap to Google, you can apply to be included in Google News. You can do this by following these steps:

  1. Go to the Google News application page and sign in with your Google account.
  2. Fill out the application form, which will ask you for information about your blog, such as its name, URL, and publication schedule.
  3. Attach your Google News sitemap to the application form.
  4. Submit your application.

Step 5: Wait for Review

After you have submitted your application, Google will review your blog to determine whether it meets the eligibility criteria for inclusion in Google News. This process can take several weeks.

Step 6: Verify Your Blog

If your blog is approved for inclusion in Google News, you'll need to verify your blog's ownership. You can do this by following these steps:

  1. Go to the Google News verification page and sign in with your Google account.
  2. Enter the URL of your blog and click "Verify".
  3. Follow the instructions to verify your blog's ownership.

Step 7: Monitor Your Blog's Performance

Once your blog is included in Google News, you can monitor its performance using the Google News dashboard. You can use this dashboard to track your blog's traffic, engagement, and other metrics.

That's it! By following these steps, you can add your blog to Google News and increase its visibility and reach.