Google news site submission

Here's a step-by-step guide on how to submit your news site to Google News:

Prerequisites:

  1. Your news site must be a legitimate news organization with original content.
  2. Your site must have a clear and concise title, description, and keywords.
  3. Your site must have a consistent and regular publishing schedule.

Step 1: Meet Google News' Guidelines

Before submitting your site, make sure you meet Google News' guidelines:

  1. Original content: Your site must publish original content, not just aggregate or republish content from other sources.
  2. News content: Your site must focus on news content, not entertainment, opinion, or promotional content.
  3. Quality and accuracy: Your site must maintain high-quality and accurate content.

Step 2: Create a Google News Sitemap

A Google News sitemap is a file that lists your site's news articles and helps Google understand your site's structure. You can create a sitemap using:

  1. Google Search Console: If you already have a Google Search Console account, you can create a sitemap using the "Sitemaps" feature.
  2. Google News Sitemap Generator: Use a third-party tool like Sitemap Generator or News Sitemap Generator to create a sitemap.

Step 3: Submit Your Site to Google News

  1. Go to Google News: Visit the Google News website (news.google.com).
  2. Click on "Add a publication": In the top-right corner, click on "Add a publication" and select "News site".
  3. Fill out the form: Enter your site's information, including:
    • Site name: Your site's name.
    • Site URL: Your site's URL.
    • Description: A brief description of your site.
    • Keywords: Relevant keywords for your site.
    • Sitemap: Upload your Google News sitemap file.
  4. Submit your site: Click "Submit" to submit your site to Google News.

Step 4: Verify Your Site

After submitting your site, Google will review it to ensure it meets their guidelines. You may receive an email from Google News asking you to verify your site. To verify, follow these steps:

  1. Go to Google News: Visit the Google News website (news.google.com).
  2. Click on "Verify your publication": In the top-right corner, click on "Verify your publication".
  3. Follow the instructions: Follow the instructions provided by Google to verify your site.

Step 5: Monitor Your Site's Progress

After verifying your site, monitor your site's progress in Google News:

  1. Check your site's status: Visit the Google News website and search for your site to check its status.
  2. Monitor your site's ranking: Use tools like Google Analytics or Ahrefs to monitor your site's ranking and traffic.

Remember, submitting your site to Google News is just the first step. You need to maintain high-quality and original content to ensure your site remains eligible for inclusion in Google News.