Quick Reference - Submission
Search Engine Submission Quick Reference Card
5-Minute Quick Start
Your URLs
- Domain: https://mcbdshost.com
- Sitemap: https://mcbdshost.com/sitemap.xml
- Robots: https://mcbdshost.com/robots.txt
Priority 1: GOOGLE (90% of search traffic)
Link
https://search.google.com/search-console/
Steps (5 minutes)
- Sign in with Google account
- Add property URL prefix
https://mcbdshost.com - Verify via Google Analytics (easiest)
- Go to Sitemaps Submit
https://mcbdshost.com/sitemap.xml - Done!
What Happens
- 1-7 days: Pages get indexed
- Rankings start appearing
- Monitor in Search Console
Priority 2: BING (5% of search traffic)
Link
https://www.bing.com/webmaster/
Steps (5 minutes)
- Sign in with Microsoft account
- Add site
https://mcbdshost.com - Verify via XML sitemap (auto-detected)
- Submit sitemap
https://mcbdshost.com/sitemap.xml - Done!
What Happens
- 1-2 weeks: Pages indexed
- Also covers DuckDuckGo (uses Bing index)
- Monitor in Webmaster Tools
Priority 3: DUCKDUCKGO (2% of search traffic)
Good News
No submission needed!
DuckDuckGo automatically includes:
- Your Google results
- Your Bing results
- Other crawlers
Once Google & Bing index you, DuckDuckGo will too!
Optional: YANDEX (1-2% - Russia/CIS only)
Link
When to Use
- Only if targeting Russia/CIS markets
- Otherwise skip this
Quick Steps
- Create Yandex account
- Verify site
- Submit sitemap
- Wait 2-4 weeks
Optional: BAIDU (0% - China only)
When to Use
Skip unless targeting China
Why Skip
- Requires ICP filing
- Requires Chinese server
- Requires Chinese phone number
- Very complex process
Only do this if you specifically need China market.
Complete Checklist
Today (20 minutes)
- Google Search Console setup
- Google sitemap submission
- Bing Webmaster Tools setup
- Bing sitemap submission
This Week
- Verify both submissions active
- Monitor for indexing progress
- Check for crawl errors
This Month
- Monitor rankings in Google Search Console
- Check organic traffic in Google Analytics
- Build quality backlinks
- Create fresh content
Expected Results Timeline
| When | What Happens |
|---|---|
| Day 1-2 | Google bot crawls site |
| Day 2-7 | Pages start appearing in Google |
| Week 1-2 | Bing indexes your pages |
| Month 1 | Brand keywords ranking |
| Month 2-3 | Target keywords ranking |
| Month 3-6 | Established search presence |
All Important Links
Search Engines
- Google Search Console: https://search.google.com/search-console/
- Bing Webmaster Tools: https://www.bing.com/webmaster/
- Yandex Webmaster: https://webmaster.yandex.com/
- Baidu Zhanzhang: https://zhanzhang.baidu.com/
Your Site Resources
- Sitemap: https://mcbdshost.com/sitemap.xml
- Robots.txt: https://mcbdshost.com/robots.txt
- Home: https://mcbdshost.com/
- Analytics: https://analytics.google.com (ID: G-6408KZLKH4)
Create Accounts (if needed)
- Google Account: https://accounts.google.com/signup
- Microsoft Account: https://account.microsoft.com/account/
Pro Tips
1. Use the PowerShell Assistant
cd deployment-packages
.\search-engine-submit.ps1
Interactive guide with direct links and browser opening
2. Verification Tip
Use Google Analytics for verification (easiest!)
- Already installed:
- Instant verification:
- No manual steps:
3. Speed Up Indexing
After submitting sitemap:
- Click "Inspect URL" in Google Search Console
- Enter each page URL
- Click "Request indexing"
- Repeat for all 6 pages
4. Monitor Progress
Every week:
- Check Google Search Console Coverage
- Look for: Valid: 6, Errors: 0
- Check Performance for rankings
One-Sentence Summary
Submit to Google & Bing (covers 95% of search traffic), they cover DuckDuckGo, skip others unless needed.
Common Questions
Q: How long until I rank A: Google: 1-7 days indexing, 1+ months ranking. Bing: 1-2 weeks indexing.
Q: Do I need all search engines A: No. Google (90%) + Bing (5%) = 95% of traffic. Optional after that.
Q: Why is DuckDuckGo automatic A: DuckDuckGo uses Bing's index, so Bing submission covers it.
Q: Should I do Yandex/Baidu A: Only if targeting those regions. Skip otherwise.
Q: How do I check if I'm indexed
A: Search site:mcbdshost.com in Google and Bing.
Q: What if my sitemap doesn't submit
A: Check that /sitemap.xml is accessible. Make sure deployment completed.
Need Help
Guides in deployment-packages/
SEARCH-ENGINE-SUBMISSION-GUIDE.md- Detailed step-by-stepsearch-engine-submit.ps1- Interactive PowerShell assistantSEO-SETUP-GUIDE.md- General SEO best practicesSITEMAP-IMPLEMENTATION-SUMMARY.md- Sitemap details
Support Resources
- Google Support: https://support.google.com/webmasters/
- Bing Support: https://www.bing.com/webmaster/support
- Email: support@mc-bds.com
You're Ready!
Your site is fully optimized and ready for search engines. Follow this quick reference and you'll be ranking within weeks!
Next Step: Run the PowerShell script or follow the detailed guide to start submissions.
Created: December 29, 2024
For: MCBDSHost Marketing Site
Time to Complete: 20 minutes for both Google & Bing
Status: Ready to Deploy