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    Google Launches Webmaster Tools Access Provider Program

    The Google Webmaster Central blog announced the launch of the Google Webmaster Tools Access Provider Program. The tool is an extension of the GoDaddy Webmaster Tools plugin, which enables hosting service providers to build tools directly into their hosting consoles for their customers to utilize Google Webmaster Tools. Through the use of Google APIs, these […]

    Google Webmaster Tools Access Provider badgeThe Google Webmaster Central blog announced the launch of the Google Webmaster Tools Access Provider Program. The tool is an extension of the GoDaddy Webmaster Tools plugin, which enables hosting service providers to build tools directly into their hosting consoles for their customers to utilize Google Webmaster Tools.

    Through the use of Google APIs, these hosting providers can provide access to the features within Google Webmaster Tools, but directly within their co-branded hosting consoles. Some hosting provides have already been in the program, including GoDaddy, IPOWER, StartLogic, PowWeb, and Strato. All confirmed partners will have a Google Webmaster Tools Access Provider badge that looks like the image at the top left of this post.


    Hosting providers can apply to gain access to this program. The technical details can be found here, and for general information, see google.com/webmasters/provider.


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