Prerequisites

Google Search Console Property - A verified website property in Google Search Console with search data

Website Verification - Verified ownership of your website through Google Search Console

Search Performance Data - At least 30 days of search impressions and click data for analysis

Google Account - Google account with owner or full user access to your Search Console property

Connection Methods

Google OAuth

Secure connection using Google OAuth with read-only access to your Search Console data.

Multi-Property Access

Connect multiple websites for comprehensive SEO portfolio analysis.

Connection Guide

Step 1: Access Google Search Console Integration

Navigate to Integrations in Datapad and select Google Search Console:

Google Search Console connect screen on Datapad UI

Step 2: Authenticate with Google

Click "Connect with Google" and sign in with your Google account:

Google Search Console OAuth authentication

Step 3: Select Website Properties

Choose which Search Console properties you want to analyze:

Google Search Console property selection

Required Selections:

Google Account
Website Properties
Search Data Access Permissions

Datapad only requests read-only access to your Search Console data and never modifies your website settings or content.

Example Queries

Here are some example questions you can ask once your Google Search Console data is connected:

"Which keywords am I ranking for but have low click-through rates?"

"What pages are getting the most search impressions but need better optimization?"

"How has my search visibility changed over the past quarter for key topics?"

"Which search queries are driving the most traffic and how can I optimize for more?"

"What content gaps exist based on high-impression, low-ranking queries?"

"How does my search performance vary by country and device type?"

💬 SEO Optimization Tips

Focus on high-impression, low-CTR keywords for quick optimization wins

Ask about position vs CTR analysis to identify ranking opportunities

Request seasonal keyword analysis for content planning

Use page-level insights to prioritize SEO optimization efforts

Behind the Scenes

Datapad connects to the Google Search Console API to fetch your website's search performance data, including queries, impressions, clicks, and average positions. Our AI analyzes search patterns, keyword opportunities, and content performance to provide specific recommendations for improving your search visibility and organic traffic growth.

Troubleshooting

Authorization failed

If Google Search Console authorization fails:

Ensure you have owner or full user access to the Search Console property
Check that your website is verified and active in Search Console
Verify your Google account isn't restricted by organization policies
Try accessing Search Console directly to confirm permissions

Missing search data

If search performance data is missing:

Verify your website has been indexed by Google for sufficient time
Check that your website receives organic search traffic
Ensure your property is properly configured in Search Console
Confirm your website isn't blocked by robots.txt or noindex tags

Incomplete performance metrics

If some performance data appears incomplete:

Verify your website meets Google's minimum requirements for Search Console data
Check that your site has sufficient search volume for statistical significance
Ensure proper website verification and sitemap submission
Contact support if specific pages or queries appear to be missing from data