Adding your WordPress website to Bing Webmaster Tools helps you monitor your site’s performance, track indexing, and improve SEO. Here’s how to add your site step-by-step.
1.Create a Bing Webmaster Tools Account
Before adding your website, you need a Bing Webmaster Tools account.
Visit Bing Webmaster Tools.
Sign in with your Microsoft account, or create a new one if necessary.
2.Add Your Website to Bing Webmaster Tools
Once your account is set up, you can add your WordPress site.
In the Bing Webmaster Tools dashboard, click Add a Site.
Enter your website’s URL and click Add.
3.Verify Website Ownership
Verification confirms that you own the website. There are several methods available:
1.XML File Method
Download the XML verification file from Bing Webmaster Tools.
Upload this file to your WordPress site’s root directory using FTP or your hosting file manager.
2.Meta Tag Method
Bing will provide a meta tag. Copy this code.
In your WordPress dashboard, go to Appearance > Theme Editor.
Paste the meta tag in the <head> section of your site’s header.php file.
Save the changes.
1.CNAME Record Method
Bing will provide a CNAME record. You need to add this to your domain’s DNS settings.
This method is typically used if you have access to your domain provider’s DNS management.
 4.Submit Your Sitemap
To help Bing crawl your website efficiently, submit your sitemap.
Go to Sitemaps in Bing Webmaster Tools.
Add your sitemap URL, typically yourwebsite.com/sitemap.xml.
Click Submit.
5.Monitor Site Performance
Once your website is verified, you can monitor performance, indexing, and SEO metrics directly from Bing Webmaster Tools.
6.Regularly Update and Optimize Your Site
Bing Webmaster Tools will help you identify potential issues like crawl errors, security issues, or broken links, so ensure to keep your site updated and optimized for search engines.
In Finally:
By following these steps, you’ll successfully add your WordPress website to Bing Webmaster Tools and start tracking its performance!
