Google Search Console

Connect Google Search Console to import keyword data, rankings, and click-through rates.

Last updated August 31, 2026

Connecting Google Search Console unlocks keyword ranking data, click-through rates, and impressions directly in AEO Goal - no manual export required.

Connecting GSC

  1. Go to Settings → Integrations → Google Search Console.
  2. Click Connect Google Search Console.
  3. Sign in with the Google account that has access to your GSC property.
  4. Select the GSC property for your domain (must match your brand’s domain).
  5. Click Allow.
  6. Back in AEO Goal, click Confirm Connection.

The integration is now active. AEO Goal begins importing GSC data (the initial import may take a few minutes).

What GSC data unlocks

Rank Tracking:

  • Import your top-performing queries directly as tracked keywords
  • See GSC position data alongside AEO Goal’s rank tracking

Core Web Vitals:

  • Real-user CrUX field data for LCP, INP, and CLS
  • Page-level breakdowns by device type

Keyword Research:

  • Click-through rates and impressions for query ideas
  • Top-performing queries segmented by page

Conversions:

  • Organic search sessions as a baseline channel

Importing queries as tracked keywords

  1. Go to Rank Tracking → Import from GSC.
  2. Filter by date range and minimum impressions.
  3. Select queries to import.
  4. Click Add to Rank Tracking.

Data refresh

GSC data is synced daily. There is typically a 2-3 day lag in GSC data (Google’s standard delay) - data for the last 3 days may be incomplete.

Disconnecting GSC

  1. Go to Settings → Integrations → Google Search Console.
  2. Click Disconnect.

Disconnecting stops the sync but doesn’t delete historical data already imported. Reconnect at any time to resume syncing.

Frequently asked questions

What does connecting Google Search Console unlock?

It imports keyword ranking data, click-through rates, and impressions directly into AEO Goal with no manual export required. This feeds rank tracking, Core Web Vitals, keyword research, and an organic search baseline in Conversions.

How do I import GSC queries as tracked keywords?

Go to Rank Tracking then Import from GSC, filter by date range and minimum impressions, select the queries you want, and click Add to Rank Tracking.

How often is GSC data refreshed?

GSC data is synced daily. There is typically a 2-3 day lag from Google's standard delay, so data for the last 3 days may be incomplete.

Does disconnecting GSC delete my imported data?

No. Disconnecting stops the sync but does not delete historical data already imported, and you can reconnect at any time to resume syncing.