Connecting Google Search Console to ConvertMate unlocks powerful SEO agents that analyze your search performance, identify keyword opportunities, and provide recommendations to improve your organic traffic.
Before you start
Make sure you have:
- A verified property in Google Search Console for your website
- Owner or Full user access to the property
- At least 3 months of search data (recommended for meaningful insights)
- An active ConvertMate account
Google Search Console is free, so there's no cost to set it up if you don't have it already.
Why connect Google Search Console
Google Search Console provides data about:
- Which keywords bring traffic to your site
- How your pages perform in Google search
- Click-through rates and average positions
- Technical SEO issues and opportunities
- Mobile usability problems
- Core Web Vitals performance
ConvertMate agents use this data to help you improve rankings, identify content gaps, and optimize for better search performance.
Connection steps
Step 1: Go to connections
- Log in to your ConvertMate account
- Click Settings in the left sidebar
- Select Connections from the settings menu
- Find Google Search Console in the list of available platforms
Step 2: Start OAuth authorization
- Click Connect next to Google Search Console
- You'll be redirected to Google's authorization page at accounts.google.com
- Select the Google account that has access to your Search Console property
- If you're already logged into Google, you'll see the authorization screen immediately
Step 3: Grant permissions
Google will ask to grant ConvertMate permission to:
- View Search Console data for your verified properties
- See website performance metrics
- See technical SEO issues and recommendations
ConvertMate requests read-only access - we cannot make changes to your Search Console configuration or website.
Click Allow to grant these permissions.
Step 4: Select your property
After authorization:
- ConvertMate redirects you back with a list of your Search Console properties
- Select the property (website) you want to connect
- If you have multiple properties, you can connect them one at a time
- Click Connect property
Step 5: Wait for initial sync
After selecting your property:
- ConvertMate begins syncing your Search Console data
- Initial sync takes 5-10 minutes
- You'll see a progress indicator
- Last 16 months of search performance data
- Keywords and queries
- Page performance metrics
- Geographic data
- Device breakdown
- Search appearance features
You can leave the page during sync. You'll get a notification when it completes.
What gets synced
ConvertMate syncs comprehensive Search Console data:
Query data
- Search queries that found your pages
- Impressions for each query
- Clicks and click-through rate
- Average position in search results
- Query performance trends over time
Page performance
- URL-level performance data
- Clicks, impressions, CTR, and position per page
- Top-performing and underperforming pages
- Page trends and changes
Geographic performance
- Which countries your traffic comes from
- Country-specific keyword performance
- Geographic expansion opportunities
Device breakdown
- Desktop, mobile, and tablet performance
- Device-specific ranking differences
- Mobile usability issues
Search appearance
- Rich results (featured snippets, FAQ, etc.)
- Search appearance features your pages earn
- Opportunities to earn more rich results
Technical SEO data
- Coverage issues (errors, warnings)
- Mobile usability problems
- Core Web Vitals metrics
- Structured data issues
How sync works
After the initial connection:
Daily sync - ConvertMate syncs new Search Console data every 24 hours. Google updates their data with a 1-2 day delay, so there's always a slight lag. Historical data - The first sync pulls 16 months of historical data for trend analysis. Manual sync - You can trigger a manual sync anytime from Settings → Connections. Multiple properties - Each connected property syncs independently.Using agents after connection
Once Google Search Console is connected, you can run powerful SEO agents. Check the agents library for available Google Search Console agents that analyze content, keywords, pages, and technical SEO.
Browse all agentsTroubleshooting connection issues
No properties available to connect
If you don't see any properties after authorization:
- Verify you have a verified property in Google Search Console
- Check you used the correct Google account
- Ensure you have Owner or Full user access (not just Restricted)
- Try verifying your property in Search Console first
- Wait a few minutes and refresh - new properties can take time to appear
Authorization failed
If Google authorization fails:
- Clear your browser cache and cookies
- Try in an incognito/private window
- Disable browser extensions temporarily
- Make sure you're using a supported browser (Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge)
- Try a different browser if issues persist
Data not syncing
If connected but no data appears:
- Check that your property has data in Google Search Console
- Verify your site has been indexed by Google
- Wait 24 hours after connecting for first sync to complete
- Properties with very little traffic may have limited data
- Try clicking Sync now in Settings → Connections
Connection keeps disconnecting
If you need to reconnect frequently:
- Google OAuth tokens can expire after extended periods
- Changing your Google password invalidates tokens
- Click Reconnect to refresh the authorization
- Consider enabling 2-factor authentication on your Google account
Working with multiple properties
If you have multiple websites:
Connect each property separately - Each Search Console property needs its own connection. Domain properties - If you use a domain property (combining http, https, www, non-www), connect the domain property, not individual URL prefixes. Property types:- Domain property: Recommended - combines all versions of your site
- URL prefix property: Connects specific URL version
Choose domain properties when available for complete data.
Privacy and permissions
What ConvertMate can access:- Search Console data for connected properties only
- Read-only access to performance metrics
- Technical SEO recommendations from Google
- Other Google services beyond Search Console (unless separately connected)
- Your Google account password
- Personal Google data
- Other properties you haven't connected
- Stored encrypted in our secure databases
- Never shared with third parties
- Used only for agent analysis and recommendations
- You can disconnect anytime
Disconnecting Google Search Console
If you need to disconnect:
- Go to Settings → Connections
- Find Google Search Console in your connected platforms
- Click Disconnect
- Confirm the disconnection
- Historical data stays in ConvertMate
- Sync stops immediately
- SEO agents requiring Search Console won't run
- You can reconnect anytime
- Go to Google Account security settings
- Find ConvertMate in the list
- Click Remove access
Best practices
After connecting:- Wait for initial sync to complete before running agents
- Start with site health analysis to check for issues
- Review keyword performance to understand your current state
- Run SEO agents weekly or monthly for trends
- Check site health after making website changes
- Monitor seasonal patterns
- Use content gap analysis to find new opportunities
- Connect Google Analytics 4 also for complete picture
- Ensure your site has been verified in Search Console for at least 3 months
- Fix any property verification issues in Search Console
- Keep your property active and verified
Common questions
Do I need Search Console to use ConvertMate?No, but many SEO agents require it. You can still use content optimization agents without it.
Can I connect multiple properties?Yes, connect as many properties as you manage. Each connects independently.
Will this affect my Search Console data?No, ConvertMate only reads data. We don't modify anything in Search Console.
How often does data update?Daily. Google provides new data once per day, typically with a 1-2 day delay.
Can I see historical data?Yes, 16 months of historical data is available after initial sync.
What's next
Now that Google Search Console is connected:
Need help with your Google Search Console connection? Use the chat widget in the bottom-right corner or email support@convertmate.io.