How to submit site in Google Discover
How to submit site in Google Discover
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Get Indexed by Google: Your website and pages must be indexed in Google Search. Use Google Search Console to verify indexing and site health.
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Create High-Quality, Helpful Content:
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Write people-first, reliable, and timely content that tells a good story or provides unique insights.
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Avoid clickbait, misleading titles, or sensational.
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Use Compelling, Large Images:
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Include high-quality images, at least 1,200 pixels wide.
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Enable
max-image-preview:large
setting in your site's metadata so your images are eligible to show in Discover. -
Don’t use your logo as the main image.
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Be Mobile-Friendly:
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Google Discover appears on the Google app and Chrome mobile, so your site must offer a smooth mobile experience (responsive design).
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Demonstrate E-E-A-T:
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Show Experience, Expertise, Authoritativeness, and Trustworthiness. Use bylines, author profiles, citations, and accurate publication dates to build editorial transparency and trust.
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Follow Google Discover Content Policies:
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Avoid manipulative or misleading practices, excessive ads, shocking content, or spammy elements.
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Regularly Update Content:
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Both timely and evergreen content can be picked by Discover, but fresh, trending stories often perform best.
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Monitor in Search Console:
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Use the Performance > Discover tab to check if your domain/content is receiving Discover traffic once eligible.
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Key Points
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There is no direct submission process to Google Discover.
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Eligibility is automatic once your site is indexed and meets content/policy guidelines.
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Focus on high-quality, visually rich, audience-interest content and mobile optimization.
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For maximum impact, pay extra attention to your image quality, content originality, and user experience.
For more details, refer to Google’s official documentation on Discover and keep your site SEO and user-focused.
