Free SEO Tools
For News Publishers
Professional-grade technical checks for your news website. Ensure optimal performance in Google News and Discover with our specialized validators.
Google News XML Sitemap Validator
Validate your Google News XML sitemap. Check if articles are within 48 hours and contain all required elements for Google News indexing.
LiveBlogPosting Schema Validator
Validate and analyse your LiveBlogPosting schema markup. Get recommendations to improve your live blog posts for Google News.
NewsArticle Schema Validator
Validate and analyse your NewsArticle schema markup. Get recommendations to improve your news articles for Google News and Discover.
Image Optimisation Checker
Check if your images are optimised for Google Discover and social sharing. Validate og:image, schema markup, Twitter cards, and image dimensions.
Found Issues? Track Your Google News Performance
These free tools help you identify problems. But how do you know if your fixes are working?
StoryHawk tracks your articles in Google News 24/7, showing you exactly which stories appear in Top Stories, how your competitors are performing, and what's driving your traffic.
- ✓Real-time Google Top Stories tracking
- ✓Competitor analysis & benchmarking
- ✓Performance analytics & insights
- ✓Automated monitoring & alerts