30/07/2026
Google have been indexing and showing social media posts for a few years now, and those posts will often show up for long-tail keywords, the really specific things people search when they know exactly what they're after. So that part isn't new, but what's good is that we can finally see the data behind it.
Google Search Console has just added the ability to connect your social media profiles, so you can see how they're actually performing in Google search. It's rolled out globally now and covers Instagram, TikTok, X and YouTube, so there's no Facebook just yet.
You'll see impressions and clicks, along with the actual search queries people typed to land on your posts, which means you can spot exactly which posts are pulling their weight in search. Those queries are gold, because they show you the words already getting you found, and you can take that straight back into the SEO on your website, which is where the enquiries actually come from.
It's really easy to set up. Just log in to your Search Console, add your profiles, and it'll step you through the process. Any questions please let me know?