Google has rolled out some new features for the search console’s change of address tool to help users with changing domains.

This new change in address tool within the search console allows the website owners to introduce Google when their website moves from one domain to another. Doing this helps Google to prioritize crawling and indexing the new domain instead of the old one. Submitting a change in the address to Google Console will also be helpful for Google to forward signals from the old to new domain.

To make this tool more useful for the site owners, here are the two new features added by Google:

Redirect Validation

A major component of any domain change is setting up 301 redirects from the old URLs to new URLs. This tool shows you the redirect flow as well as suggest some examples also to give you a recommendation of any redirect problems.

Have a look at the image below shown by Google to get a clear idea:

search console’s address tool

Reminder

After the domain request has been submitted, Google search console will remind you for the same whenever you log in to the dashboard of the moving domain or destination domain. Although, Google takes the time of up to 180 days to complete the redirection process and that’s why this reminder will be there throughout the entire process.

Check out the screenshot by Google:

Google search console’s address tool

In the end, it is worth to note that this change in address tool is a part of only domain changing process. Moreover, site owners need to implement 301 redirects for the homepage and all the canonical pages.

Dev Bhushan

Dev Bhushan

Digital Marketing Specialist at SEMReseller

  • Tools
20 Feb 2020

FOLLOW US ON

Latest Blogs

  • Law firm SEO

    Local SEO Best Practices for Multi-location Businesses

    If you have newly started a robust business that has got franchise or outlets at multiple locations, it could be difficult for you to manage, connect and engage diverse audiences in online search landscape.

  • Law firm SEO

    Why Page Speed is Crucial for SEO and How to Improve It

    In today's digitally dominated era where users expect instant response and productivity, page speed is not just a formality but a necessity for effective SEO. Are you looking forward to enhance your user experience, improve engagement metrics, and boost your search engine rankings? If yes, then you are on the right page.

  • Law firm SEO

    Proven SEO Strategies to Grow Your Personal Injury Law Practice

    Have you ever been injured due to someone else's negligence? If yes then this blog is going to be an eye opener for you! There are some unfortunate cases where the victims get physically injured accidentally and struggle with the hefty amount of medical bills and prolonged treatment procedures even without insurance coverage. To resolve such tragic situations effectively ensuring a minimum compensation,

  • Law firm SEO

    SEO for the Healthcare Industry: Best Practices

    With the increasing complexity and multifaceted challenges due to the constant shifting of environment and ongoing pandemic situation, healthcare industry is always grappling with persistent pressures.

  • Law firm SEO

    SEO vs. SEM: Which Strategy is Right for Your Business?

    In today's digital era, businesses are constantly evolving with the advancement of digital technology and its diverse strategies. Study has confirmed that since past few years 90 percent of businesses has reported monumental success by implementing the potential strategies of digital marketing.

  • Law firm SEO

    How to Boost Your Brand's Visibility on X.com: A Complete Guide

    Whenever you are thrilled about any fact, you tend to share it with more people. It is always judicious to promote such facts by posting them within your social media platforms such as tweeter or Facebook so that you can increase its reach and help it find a bigger audience.

  • Law firm SEO

    Why Video Marketing is Essential for Brand Growth

    Marketing of products are the backbone of the many emerging small- and large-scale business models. Without proper marketing, businesses and organizations would cease to exist. Since, every business is committed to providing its customers with the best,

  • Law firm SEO

    Instagram Shopping: A Complete Guide to Selling on the Platform

    As we enter the fast-paced modern era, digital advancement and technological revolution have paved the way for various effective and innovative strategies. Social media marketing platforms such as Instagram has established them as one of the most prominent and successful among the list.

  • Law firm SEO

    What is Shop Pay and How it Works: A Complete Guide

    Are you looking for a more convenient and reliable payment option while you shop online? well, with the advancement of e-commerce payment system you can now pay your shopkeeper more quickly without requiring any data entry more than once. As eCommerce continues to evolve, the demand for convenient and flexible payment methods has become crucial for online retailers.

  • Law firm SEO

    Facebook Messenger Marketing: The Secret Tool for Customer Interaction

    In today's dynamic world of digital marketing, any business requires a strong tool to maximize engagement by which brands can build relationships with audiences that can go beyond mere transactions.

Did You Find This Information Useful?

Your email address will not be published.
Required fields are marked *