Google Search Console

Overview

This node integrates with the Google Search Console API to manage SEO-related data for websites. It supports multiple operations including listing verified sites, managing sitemaps, and inspecting URLs for indexing status. The "Delete Sitemap" operation specifically allows users to remove a sitemap from their Google Search Console account, which is useful when a sitemap is outdated, incorrect, or no longer relevant.

Practical scenarios include:

• Removing obsolete or erroneous sitemap files to keep the Search Console data clean.
• Automating sitemap management workflows as part of website maintenance.
• Integrating sitemap deletion into broader SEO automation pipelines.

Properties

Output

The output JSON for the "Delete Sitemap" operation contains:

• success: A boolean indicating if the deletion was successful (true).
• message: A confirmation string, e.g., "Sitemap deleted successfully".
• siteUrl: The site URL provided in the input.
• sitemapUrl: The sitemap URL that was deleted.

This confirms the action taken by the node. There is no binary data output.

Example output JSON:

{
  "success": true,
  "message": "Sitemap deleted successfully",
  "siteUrl": "https://example.com/",
  "sitemapUrl": "https://example.com/sitemap.xml"
}

Dependencies

• Requires an API key credential with access to Google Search Console API.
• The node uses Google’s official googleapis library for API communication.
• The credential must provide a client email and private key for authentication.
• Scopes required: read/write access to Search Console data.
• Proper verification of the site URL in Google Search Console is mandatory.

Troubleshooting

• Common issues:

  • Invalid or unverified site URL: The site URL must be verified in Google Search Console; otherwise, the API will reject requests.
  • Incorrect sitemap URL format: Ensure the sitemap URL is correct and accessible.
  • Authentication errors: Check that the API credentials are valid and have the necessary permissions.
  • Network or quota limits: Google APIs enforce quotas; exceeding them may cause failures.

• Error messages:

  • "The operation \"deleteSitemap\" is not supported!": This indicates an unsupported operation was requested; verify the operation parameter.
  • API errors related to authorization or invalid parameters will be returned from Google and surfaced by the node. Review the error message for details.

• Resolution tips:

  • Verify site ownership in Google Search Console.
  • Double-check sitemap URLs.
  • Confirm API credentials and scopes.
  • Enable "Continue on Fail" option to handle partial failures gracefully.

Links and References

• Google Search Console API Documentation
• Google APIs Node.js Client
• Google Search Console Help Center