How and when should I submit my website to Google
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How and When to Submit Your Website to Google
Introduction
If you've just registered your domain name, there's one crucial step you should take immediately: submit it to Google. Even if your site isn’t built yet, start the process to let Google know you exist. This proactive approach can benefit your site’s visibility in the long run.
Why Submit Early?
1. Speed Up Indexing
New sites often face delays in being indexed by search engines. Even when everything is done correctly, it might take several months before your site ranks well. Generally, don’t expect high rankings within the first six months of submission.
2. Avoid the Google Sandbox
Google reportedly uses a mechanism called the "Sandbox," which temporarily withholds the ranking of new sites to determine their legitimacy and prevent spam. By submitting your domain early, you begin establishing site history, reducing the likelihood of sandbox delays once your content is live.
How to Submit Your Site to Google
Submitting your site to Google is simple and free. Just visit [Google's submission page](http://www.google.com.au/addurl.html), enter your URL and a brief description or relevant keywords, and click submit. You only need to do this once for your homepage. Google's bots will then periodically check your site, though it might take 6-8 weeks for your site to appear in search results.
Submitting to Other Search Engines
While there are hundreds of search engines, focusing on the major ones can cover most of your traffic needs. Aside from Google, Yahoo and MSN provide submission options. Here are the submission links for each:
- [Yahoo Submission](http://search.yahoo.com/info/submit.html)
- [MSN Submission](http://search.msn.com/docs/submit.aspx?FORM=WSDD2)
Do You Need to Submit Elsewhere?
For the most part, submitting to other search engines isn't necessary. Google indexes the majority of web pages, and once Google has your site, others will likely follow. However, submitting to other search engines can be beneficial if your site lacks developed content.
Conclusion
You don’t need to be an SEO expert to submit your site to search engines, and it doesn’t have to cost anything. The key is to act quickly?"submit your domain as soon as it's registered to kickstart your site’s journey to better visibility.
Happy submitting!
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