Rank Tracking

Track specific keywords and monitor their ranking changes over time

Last updated 4 months ago

Rank Tracking

Rank Tracking lets you monitor specific keywords that matter most to your business. Track their positions over time and get notified when rankings change significantly.

Why Track Rankings?

  • Monitor your most important keywords

  • See ranking trends over time

  • Detect drops before they impact traffic

  • Measure SEO improvements

Accessing Rank Tracking

  1. Go to Analytics

  2. Ensure Google Search Console is connected

  3. Click the Rank Tracking tab

Adding Urls to Track

  1. Click Add Tracking

  2. Enter the page URL you want to track

  3. Select the source type (regular or featured)

  4. Click Save

Understanding the Data

Column

Meaning

URL

The page being tracked

Keyword

The search term being monitored

Current Position

Today's ranking position

Change

Position change from previous period

Best Position

Highest ranking achieved

Worst Position

Lowest ranking in the period

Ranking Changes

The Change column shows movement:

  • Green arrow up: Ranking improved (moved up)

  • Red arrow down: Ranking dropped (moved down)

  • No change: Position stayed the same

Date Range

Select the time period for tracking data:

  • Last 7 days

  • Last 28 days

  • Last 90 days

Filtering and Searching

  • Use the search box to find specific keywords or URLs

  • Sort by any column to organize data

Removing Tracked Keywords

To stop tracking a keyword:

  1. Find the keyword in the list

  2. Click the Delete (trash) icon

  3. Confirm the deletion

Best Practices

  • Track your money keywords: Focus on keywords that drive conversions

  • Monitor competitors: Track keywords where you compete directly

  • Check regularly: Review rankings weekly to catch issues early

  • Act on drops: Investigate any significant ranking decreases

Data Source

Rank Tracking uses data from Google Search Console. Rankings are based on your actual search performance, not simulated searches.

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