In this article, we will explain how to register your site on Yandex, specifically tailored for beginners. We’ll guide you step by step through the process, from creating a Yandex account to verifying site ownership and registering your sitemap.
What is Yandex?
Yandex is the most popular search engine in Russia and is known as the world’s fourth-largest search engine, after Google. Yandex offers a wide range of services beyond just search, including cloud storage similar to Dropbox, email services, navigation, and smartphone apps.
With its multifunctional platform, Yandex is a valuable tool not only for website management but also for everyday online activities. Moreover, these services can be easily accessed on your smartphone, making it convenient to use anytime, anywhere.
Now, let’s dive into the detailed steps for registering your site on Yandex.
Step 1: Creating a Yandex Account
To register your site on Yandex, you first need to create a Yandex account. By creating an account, you will also gain access to email and cloud storage services. Please visit the following URL to create your account:
If you haven’t created an ID yet, please sign up. You can also register using your Google or Facebook account.
If you already have an account, please log in.
Step 2: Registering Your Site
After logging into Yandex Webmaster Tools, the Webmaster dashboard will be displayed. From here, you can register your site.
Click the “Add Site” button and enter the URL of the site you want to register.
To prove ownership of the site, several options will be presented. You can choose from uploading an HTML file, adding a Meta tag, or updating the DNS record.
Step 3: Verifying Site Ownership
In this step, we will explain how to verify ownership using a DNS record.
Copy the TXT record provided by Yandex.
Log in to the service that manages your domain (e.g., Onamae.com) and navigate to the DNS settings for your domain.
Add the TXT record provided by Yandex.
Note: It usually takes a few hours to up to 48 hours for DNS record changes to take effect.
Step 4: Indexing Your Site and Submitting the Sitemap
Once ownership is verified, Yandex will automatically crawl your site and add it to the index.
Next, you need to register your sitemap URL in Yandex Webmaster Tools. A sitemap is important because it helps search engines better understand the structure of your site.
Click the “Add Sitemap” button and enter the URL of your sitemap.
Step 5: Individual Page Registration (Indexing Request)
In Yandex Webmaster Tools, you can manually request indexing for specific pages, similar to Google Search Console. This feature allows you to quickly reflect newly created pages or particularly important pages in the search results.
Accessing Webmaster Tools
After logging in, navigate to the dashboard of the site you’ve registered.
Indexing Request
From the left-hand menu, select “Indexing Management” or “Submit URL” (note that the exact menu name may vary).
Entering the URL
In the field provided, enter the URL of the page you want to request indexing for.
Submitting the Request
Click the “Submit” button to complete the request.
Tip: Using this feature allows Yandex to quickly crawl new or updated pages, reducing the time it takes for them to appear in search results.
Step 6: Checking the Status of Your Page
After submitting an indexing request, you can check the indexing status of your page after some time has passed.
Returning to the Webmaster Tools Dashboard
Go back to the dashboard of the site you registered and check the indexing status.
Checking the Status of the Page
Verify whether the page you requested has been correctly indexed or if any crawl errors have occurred.
If There Are Issues
If any issues arise, review the detailed error messages and causes, correct them, and submit the request again.
Additional Information: Automatic Indexing Feature for WordPress Users
For WordPress users, there is a plugin called “IndexNow” that automatically notifies the site when an article is registered or updated. By installing this plugin, you can quickly notify search engines of new content or changes, making the indexing process smoother.