Set up a Google account. This is important because it gives you access to spectacular free tools like Google Analytics and Google’s Search Console. If you already have a Google account (a Gmail address will work!), take today off. You earned it for being so prepared. ;-)
Think you have a Google account but aren’t sure? You can use the page.
- Enter the email you think is yours, and click Next.
- If the message says ‘No account found with that email address’, you can start over from the beginning.
- If your email already exists, you can follow the prompts to reset your password and regain access to your account.
Let’s assume you need to register a new Google account! Don’t worry, these accounts are free. Simply follow these directions:
- Go to Google's page.
- Fill in the form! Pick a professional sounding username based on your real name or business name. Also, be sure to choose a .
- Follow the prompts to using a unique password sent to your phone. If you don’t do this you may not have full access to its features.
Got everything locked and loaded? Awesome! Take the rest of the day off from SEO and enjoy the freedom.