=== SMNTCS Google Webmaster Tools ===

Contributors: nielslange
Donate link: https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=FQTBXW5CCFWTY
Tags: Google Webmaster Tools, Google Search Console
Version: 2.9
Requires at least: 3.4
Requires PHP: 5.6
Tested up to: 6.0
License: GPL2+
License URI: https://www.gnu.org/licenses/old-licenses/gpl-2.0.html

Adds the verification code of Google Search Console, former Google Webmaster Tools, to your site.

== Description ==

> <strong>Google Search Console</strong><br>
Google Search Console, former Google Webmaster Tools, does a great job when it comes to check the indexing status of your site.

= SMNTCS Google Webmaster Tools =

SMNTCS Google Webmaster Tools enables you to add Google Search Console to your website.

== Installation ==

1. Upload `smntcs-google-webmaster-tools` to the `/wp-content/plugins/` directory
2. Activate the plugin through the _Plugins_ menu in WordPress
3. Go to https://search.google.com/search-console/welcome
4. Provide your URL in the section `URL prefix`, e.g. https://example.com, and click on `Continue`
5. Now, open the section `HTML tag` within the section `Other verification methods`
6. Copy the meta tag, e.g. `<meta name="google-site-verification" content="BeFze6w_rrIm1NFPKJ-pDDbkf0oeqrtC5sjqb6WzCoE" />`
7. Go to [Google Webmaster Tools](/wp-admin/customize.php?autofocus[control]=smntcs_google_webmaster_tools_tracking_code) and paste your verification code

== Frequently Asked Questions ==

= Why do I need Google Webmaster Tools in first place? =

Google Webmaster Tools enables web masters to detect indexing issues, e.g. if the Google Bot cannot access the page or if missing pages occur in the search index.

= How do I add Google Webmaster Tools to my page? =

1. Go to https://search.google.com/search-console/welcome
2. Provide your URL in the section _URL prefix_, e.g. https://example.com, and click on _Continue_
3. Now, open the section _HTML tag_ within the section _Other verification methods_
4. Copy the meta tag, e.g. `<meta name="google-site-verification" content="BeFze6w_rrIm1NFPKJ-pDDbkf0oeqrtC5sjqb6WzCoE" />`
5. Go to [Google Webmaster Tools](/wp-admin/customize.php?autofocus[control]=smntcs_google_webmaster_tools_tracking_code) and paste your verification code

= Why am I not able to save the verification code? =

This issue might be caused by a security plugin. If you use a security plugin, e.g. Wordfence, then disable it so save your verification code and activate it once you’re done.

== Screenshots ==

1. Provide your URL in the section _URL prefix_
2. Copy the meta tag from  the section _HTML tag_
3. Paste you Google Analytics tracking code in the customizer

== Changelog ==

= 2.9 - 2022-05-09 =
- Test up to 6.0

= 2.8 - 2021-12-19 =
- [Replace Travis CI with GitHub Actions](https://github.com/nielslange/smntcs-google-webmaster-tools/issues/62)
- Test up to 5.8

= 2.7 - 2021-04-25 =
- Test up to 5.7

= 2.6 - 2020-10-09 =
- Test up to 5.5

= 2.5 - 2020-05-02 =
- [Add testing](https://github.com/nielslange/smntcs-google-webmaster-tools/issues/3)
- Test up to 5.4

= 2.4 - 2019-11-22 =
- Test up to 5.3

= 2.3 - 2019-06-28 =
- Update installation instructions

= 2.2 - 2018-03-18 =
- Add README.md

= 2.1 - 2016-12-24 =
- Add FAQ

= 2.0 - 2016-09-11 =
- Use Customizer instead of options page

= 1.6 - 2016-07-20 =
- Add donation link

= 1.5 - 2016-07-20 =
- Update textdomain

= 1.4 - 2016-07-20 =
- Add settings link
- Update Dutch translation
- Update German translation

= 1.3 - 2016-07-20 =
- Store translations outside plugin

= 1.2 - 2016-07-20 =
- Make plugin translation ready
- Add Dutch translation
- Add German translation

= 1.1 - 2016-07-20 =
- Fix broken file path
- Add FAQs

= 1.0 - 2016-07-20 =
- Initial release