How to Create a Search Engine ID for Google Search Widget

Creating a Search Engine ID is essential if you want to use the Google Search widget on your website. Follow these simple steps to get started:

Step 1: Access Google Programmable Search

1. Visit the Google Programmable Search website.
2. Log in with your Google account.
3. Click the Add button and enter the "Create a new search engine" page.

Step 2: Name Your Search Engine

In the Name of the search engine field, enter a name to identify your search engine.

• • Avoid using "Google" in the name to comply with Google's branding guidelines (see details below).

Step 3: Add your website URL

• • Enter the URLs of the sites or pages you want to include in your search engine.
  • Click the Add button to save each entry.

Step 3: Choose Your Search Settings

Customize the functionality of your search engine by enabling specific settings:

• Image Search: Turn this on to include images in search results.
• SafeSearch: Enable this to filter explicit content from your results.

Step 4: Complete the reCAPTCHA Verification

Check the box next to "I'm not a robot" to confirm your identity.

Step 5: Create Your Search Engine

1. When you’re ready, click Create.
2. You’ll be redirected to the Main Page, where you can see all the search engines you created.

How to Find Your Search Engine ID

1. In the Control Panel, click on the Search Engine name in the search engines list, and in the Search Engine Basics section Your Search Engine ID will be displayed here.
2. Click on the Copy icon to copy it