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Redesigned Google Webmaster Tools available to more users

In May Google announced a redesign to their Webmaster Tools, but when the first announcement was made the new interface was not available as the default for users visiting the tools, only as a “try the new look Google Webmaster Tools” link once you had signed in. The new Google Webmaster Tools now appear to be the default when logging in. 

This is a useful development for webmaster as it provides a slightly easier interface for users, making it a little clearer what you can get out of using their tools.

When you select one of your websites from your list of sites within the tools you now see a “dashboard” type landing page with a summary of some of the information available, including the keywords which lead to impressions on your site and a summary of any crawl errors on the site. 

The new design also allows you to see sitemaps which have been submitted by any other people who have access to your site, such as your search engine optimisation company.  The new interface enables you to see more information about your website and its performance in Google, helping you to keep a better eye on your SEO.

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About Emily Mace

Emily joined Vertical Leap as an SEO Campaign Delivery Manager in 2008, having gained wide search marketing experience as a web developer, SEO specialist and trainer for local Government departments and Tourism South East. Emily gained Google Analytics Individual Qualification in 2011, and regularly blogs on the technical aspects of SEO, sharing her expertise with our readers.