Applying for google news with yoast

To apply for Google News with Yoast, you'll need to follow these steps:

Step 1: Meet the Google News requirements

Before applying, make sure your website meets Google News' requirements:

  1. Content quality: Your website must have high-quality, unique, and relevant content.
  2. Frequency of updates: Your website must be updated regularly with fresh content.
  3. Depth of coverage: Your website must cover a specific topic or niche in-depth.
  4. Geographic focus: Your website must have a specific geographic focus (e.g., local news, national news, etc.).

Step 2: Optimize your website with Yoast

To increase your chances of getting accepted into Google News, optimize your website with Yoast:

  1. Install Yoast SEO: Install the Yoast SEO plugin on your WordPress website.
  2. Configure Yoast SEO: Configure Yoast SEO to optimize your website's structure, meta tags, and content.
  3. Use relevant keywords: Use relevant keywords in your website's content, meta tags, and titles.
  4. Improve content quality: Use Yoast's content analysis tools to improve the quality of your content.
  5. Optimize images: Optimize your images using Yoast's image optimization tools.

Step 3: Apply for Google News

Once your website is optimized with Yoast, apply for Google News:

  1. Create a Google News application: Go to the Google News application page and fill out the application form.
  2. Provide required information: Provide the required information, including your website's URL, contact information, and a brief description of your website.
  3. Submit your application: Submit your application and wait for Google's review.

Step 4: Wait for review and approval

After submitting your application, wait for Google's review and approval:

  1. Google's review process: Google will review your application to ensure your website meets their requirements.
  2. Approval or rejection: If your website meets Google's requirements, you'll receive an approval email. If not, you'll receive a rejection email with feedback on how to improve.

Additional tips

  1. Focus on quality content: Focus on creating high-quality, unique, and relevant content to increase your chances of getting accepted into Google News.
  2. Use a consistent format: Use a consistent format for your articles, including titles, headings, and meta tags.
  3. Provide accurate and up-to-date information: Provide accurate and up-to-date information to ensure your website is a trusted source of news.

By following these steps and tips, you can increase your chances of getting accepted into Google News with Yoast.