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Google has announced the launch of Google Search Console URL Inspection API, on January 31, 2022. This will give programmatic access to URL-level data for properties that are managed in Search Console.
It’s great news for people who must regularly inspect URLs in bulk and automate page debugging because this feature will now help developers to debug and optimize websites quickly and efficiently.
What's new about this?
This URL Inspection tool will offer info about Google’s indexed version of a specific page including the error between input and output signals, structured data errors, and indexing problems.
Now the developers can request the data Search console and the API will return the arranged information available in the URL inspection tool making the process of debugging and optimizing the pages easier than ever.
Potential use cases
The Seo team can use this tool to monitor crucial web pages and single page debugging options. Say for example, it is now easier to check whether there are differences between the user inputs and Google searched outputs or debugging structured data issues from a group of pages.
CMS and plugin developers can now add template level insights or page and check for existing pages. Say, for example monitoring changes over time for key pages to diagnose issues and help prioritize fixes.
The Usage Limits
However, the API has its limits. You will not be able to run it on every URL on every site in a single day. The API quota is:
• 600 queries per minute
• 2,000 queries per day
So, you will have to run them on a needed basis.
The Results
When you make the API call, you will get all the relevant results as a response.
You will get an error message if the request fails.
What if a specific analysis result is missing?
Then, it means that the analysis was not available for the URL inspected, and the API will return indexed information from the URL Inspection Tool. The information will include index status, AMP, rich results, and mobile usability.
The Takeaway
The new URL Inspection Tool API has opened the doors to new ways to track the progress of a website’s Seo, identify issues, and come up with solutions.
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