Entries by Jacob Statler

7 Best AI Rank Trackers (Reviewed 2026)

Your customers are now scrolling less on Google and are instead getting direct answers from AI Overviews, AI Mode, ChatGPT, or another AI platform. That means you can rank number one in traditional search and still be missing from the AI-generated answers that are now influencing purchase decisions.  It’s time to face the facts: People […]

How to Rank in ChatGPT Answers that Generate Revenue

ChatGPT isn’t just a chatbot anymore. It’s an ever-growing search engine with 900 million weekly active users. And unlike Google, it doesn’t return a list of 10 blue links. It gives one answer, and depending on the prompt, cites a handful of sources inline. Your site or brand is either in that answer, or they’re […]

How to Rank in Google AI Overviews that Drive Sales

Google AI Overviews are now the #1 organic result for a growing number of searches.  So, if your brand isn’t showing up inside them, your competitors are capturing the high-intent traffic that could be driving your sales. But not all AI Overview visibility is equal.  Showing up for informational queries is very different from showing […]

How to Adapt Your SEO in the AI Era

SEO doesn’t look the same as it did 2 years ago. We saw organic search clicks trend downwards across the industry — even when rankings held steady. AI is answering more queries directly, where your brand either shows up in those answers or it doesn’t.  That’s where the problem lies: Most SEOs struggle to understand […]

How to Rank in Local AI Overviews (& Track Them)

Local SEO is no longer just about ranking on Google Maps, the Snack Pack, and the “10 blue links.” AI Overviews are showing up more and more for local searches, giving people direct answers without ever having to click. In local search, that means someone can search, read the recommendation, and call a business… without […]

5 Best Local SERP Checkers (Based on My Testing)

Have you put a ton of effort into SEO, but it just isn’t paying off in terms of traffic, conversions, and sales? You’re not alone! Many businesses sink dozens or HUNDREDS of hours into SEO without seeing any real benefits, and many never figure out why. I’m about to let you in on the secret: […]

How to Use a Top-100 Daily Rank Tracker

Looking for a daily rank tracker? Try ProRankTracker for just $1 to track 100 searches daily for 7 days with all premium features enabled. How often do you check your ranks? Twice a week? Once a week? Every other week? Many people don’t realize how important it is to stay 100% up to date on […]

How to Get More Brand Mentions in AI Results

With AI traffic exploding by over 527% in the past year, more searchers are relying on AI Overviews and AI chatbots like ChatGPT to get quick product recommendations. That AI shift creates a new problem for brands: you may be producing great content, tracking SEO rankings, and building links — but if your brand name […]

How to Rank in Google Maps: 16 Foolproof Tips

Here’s a simple fact:  If you want to grow your customer base and increase revenue, you need a strong online presence.  And when it comes to local visibility, Google Maps is where the action happens. In fact, 86% of customers use Google Maps to find businesses in their area. But here’s what most business owners […]

11 Best Rank Tracker Tools (Reviewed)

If you’ve been working on your website’s SEO for a long time, you know that tracking your ranks is one of the crucial steps. Without knowing WHERE you rank, SEO becomes mostly guesswork. One small problem: A quick Google search yields dozens of rank-tracking tools that all promise significant results.  How are you supposed to […]

How to Rank in Google’s AI Mode in 9 Steps

If you feel like you’re falling behind the curve, you’re not imagining it. AI Mode is rapidly changing how visibility works in search. The Product Lead for Google’s AI Studio recently hinted at a future where AI Mode’s features could start to become default in Google Search. So if your brand isn’t showing up in […]

10 Best Rank Trackers Pricing Comparison (2025)

When it comes to choosing a rank tracker, pricing isn’t just a number — it’s a reflection of what you actually get.  Some tools charge hundreds per month yet only offer basic features like static exports or weekly updates.  Others seem budget-friendly until you realize they leave out essential tools like local tracking, historical data, […]

7 Best SERP Checkers to Check Rankings Fast (2025)

Sometimes, you’re chasing a new keyword. Sometimes, a client asks for an update yesterday. Sometimes, you’re in the middle of a Google update and need to know what’s changed this minute — not tomorrow. That’s where instant SERP checkers come in. Unlike traditional rank trackers that monitor keyword positions over time, an instant SERP checker […]

How to Check Your Keyword Rankings (Fast)

If you’re looking for a fast way to check your keyword rankings, try ProRankTracker’s Insta-Check. Or if you’re looking for a way to always track your keyword rankings, try a ProRankTracker plan that’s free for 14 days. Struggling to track keyword rankings accurately AND at scale… without breaking the bank? Most SEO pros know they […]

5 Best Google Maps Rank Trackers (Tested & Reviewed)

Ever wonder why some businesses always show up at the top of Google Maps, while yours seems buried no matter what you try? You’re not alone. Local competition is fierce, and ranking higher on Google Maps can feel like running a race in the dark — you’re sprinting alongside others but have no idea if […]

How to Set Up an Automated Rank Tracker in 9 Steps

Manual rank tracking is time-consuming and nearly impossible to scale. If you think you’ll stay on top of your rankings by manually searching keywords every day, you’ll struggle to know when or how to adjust your SEO strategy. Which means your SEO performance could be deteriorating without you even realizing it. And by the time […]

How AI Will Affect SEO (Based on Real Data)

AI affects SEO in 2 major ways: 1) It changes how users search and how search results are presented 2) It changes how we execute SEO tasks. Everyone is excited about the second, but everyone is worried about the first. This article will primarily focus on how AI is changing SEO… based on facts we […]

How to Check Your Website Ranking (and Improve It) Fast

Your website ranking determines how much traffic and, in turn, conversions you get from search engines. Ranking high on the SERP (search engine results page) is incredibly important. How important? The click-through rate (CTR) for results in the first position is 39.8%, whereas the CTR for the second and third positions are 18.7% and 10.2%, […]

How to Create Link Building Reports that Wow Clients

SEOs spend a ridiculous amount of time (and money) building links to boost rankings and traffic. But how exactly do you know if a new backlink is paying off or not? Attributing SEO gains to any single factor can be nearly impossible if you’re just checking Google Search Console to see if traffic is going […]

18 Ways to Use AI to Improve Your SEO Rankings

Curious about how to use AI to improve your SEO rankings? You’re not alone. AI has been dominating conversations about SEO recently, so I wanted to help you incorporate AI into your SEO strategy by giving you these 18 tested AI SEO use cases. Want to save yourself a TON of time and improve your […]

Instant Rank Checker: What Page Am I on Google?

Want to go straight to the Insta-Rank Checker tool? Click here to try the tool. No subscription required. Keep reading for tips on how to use it… Imagine you’re tracking 475 keywords for your business’s  SEO campaign. You’re paying for 500 keywords on your ProRankTracker plan to have a little wiggle room. However, halfway through […]

What Your Keyword Ranking Position Means for Your Web Page

There are so many factors when it comes to SEO: Technical SEO On-page SEO Keywords Backlinks Content And that’s just a tiny fraction of everything SEO strategists have to think about when doing their jobs.  Even though there are many different factors, SEO boils down to one simple factor: your ranking position. Your position on […]

8 Best Ahrefs Rank Tracker Alternatives

If you’re in the market for SEO tools, you’ve certainly come across the name Ahrefs. After all, if you search for the keyword “SEO tools” on Google, Ahrefs is the first organic result. But what if you need something a bit more specific? What if you’re trying to find a tool to improve your rank-tracking […]

8 Best Rank Tracker APIs for Accurate SEO Reporting

Do you have several SEO or marketing tools you use regularly and wish you could combine their power? What if I told you that you could not only combine their power but also integrate it with other high-value apps to visualize and act on your SEO data? Sounding too good to be true? Actually, that’s […]

How to Create a White-Label SEO Report for Your Clients

So you’re getting good at tracking your ranks, and you’re starting to sell SEO services as a white-label SEO provider. As an SEO provider, your most important role is to keep your customers informed. If your customers feel like you’re leaving them out of the loop, they’ll: Get upset (because they don’t know what you’re […]

How to Set Up Automated SEO Reports (5 Steps)

Let me guess. You’re working on your SEO and rank tracking, but you just can’t find a system that works for you that DOESN’T take up your entire day. Join the club! Almost everybody who has anything to do with SEO spends loads of time analyzing data and adapting their strategies. Just how much time? […]

Video Rank Tracker: How to Check Your Video Ranks on Google

Creating videos to rank on Google is more important than ever. Videos now appear in more than 50% of all SERPs, meaning you could miss out on a high-value SERP position in HALF of your audience’s searches! Creating YouTube videos to rank for keywords is also an opportunity for you to take up more SERP […]

20+ SEO Ranking Reports that Blow Away Clients

Some people start working with SEO thinking it’s a “set it and forget it” deal.  Just choose the right keywords, get the right backlinks, and BAM! If only it were that simple. In reality, you must exert a ton of effort to keep up with the ever-changing SEO landscape. The best way to do this […]

How Do Rankings Impact AI Results? What Research Shows…

If you’re like millions of other business owners, you feel like AI has thrown you a massive curveball in SEO. After all, how are you supposed to deal with the ever-changing SEO landscape AND AI landscape simultaneously? Now that all the major AI chatbots can give sources for their answers, AI search results are another […]

Bing Rank Tracker: How to Check Your Bing Keyword Ranks

Bing is mainly seen as Microsoft’s hopeless attempt at making a search engine and the distant runner-up to Google. We’ve previously thought: “Bing will never overtake Google.” So what’s the point? The reality is that Microsoft has poured millions upon millions of dollars into Bing over more than a decade of competition with Google. They’ve […]

How to Create a Local SEO Report (& Automate Them!)

Hopefully, you’re already tracking your local ranks. But what should you be doing with that data? Even more importantly, how do you use that data to improve your or clients’ ranks? Local SEO reports help you collect all your essential data in one place and use it to improve your SEO strategy. These reports are […]

How to Create a Google Data Studio SEO Report in 3 Steps

Have you ever struggled to organize your SEO data in a way that makes it easy to understand while still providing the depth you need to make sound strategic decisions? We’ve all been there. Crafting an SEO report that effectively communicates website performance, keyword rankings, and other critical KPIs is HARD but also incredibly important. […]

How to Use a Google Sheets Rank Tracker

Want an affordable alternative to a Google Sheets rank tracker? Try ProRankTracker for FREE today. Many times, when people are looking for a rank tracker, they look primarily at the highly advanced features it offers: Reporting Location tracking Keyword discovery tools However, many people forget to consider how well a tool integrates with the OTHER […]

What’s the Most Accurate Rank Tracker? (Top 7 Comparison)

Have you ever wondered if your rank-tracking tool’s data is accurate? If you have, you’re not alone. A quick Google search reveals that thousands of people are asking that same question about every rank tracker under the sun. We’re here to simplify that search for you. We’ve researched and tested the top 7 rank trackers […]

Local Rank Tracker: How to Check Local Ranks

Looking for a local rank tracker? Try a free trial of ProRankTracker today. If you have a local business, local SEO is one of the most fundamental concepts you should master to improve your ranks and get more traffic. Tracking your local ranks is an INCREDIBLY important part of developing a successful local SEO strategy. […]

How to Develop & Execute a Global SEO Strategy

Trying to figure out how to rank on search engine result pages (SERPs) when you have multiple audiences in multiple countries presents a unique challenge and difficult questions. How do you prioritize the locations you should target? What’s the best way to rank in multiple locations around the globe–even when they might speak different languages? […]

Google Maps Rank Tracker: How to Check Local Rankings

Looking for a Google Maps rank checker? Try ProRankTracker for FREE today. NOTHING is more disappointing in SEO than ranking high on the SERP for a location far from your store. In other words, your website is going crazy with visitors… but they’re all located 1,000 miles away from your store. When that happens, you […]

How to Start Geo Location Rank Tracking

How do you track your Google ranks? When many people start, they think it’s as simple as searching for your target keyword on Google, and whatever rank your website occupies is your current search rank! Unfortunately, it’s not that simple. Google shows every searcher their own search engine results page (SERP) based on their location. […]

7 Best Local SEO Tools to Climb Your Local SERP

You’re at work, and your stomach starts rumbling. What do you do? If you’re like 76% of Google users, you get out your phone (or tablet or laptop) and search for something to eat “near me.” If you’re like them, you’ll visit one of the locations you found within 24 hours. In other words, getting […]

6 Best Tools for Global SEO Analytics (2025 Reviews)

It wasn’t long ago when businesses only had to think about finding customers who spoke the same language and lived in the same area as the business owners. The internet changed that. Now, businesses that operate in a small town in Ohio might be vying for an Arabic-speaking customer in Cairo or a Chinese speaker […]

The Ultimate Rank Tracker/Google Analytics Combo

Google Analytics is a fantastic tool, but you might have noticed that it doesn’t allow you to track your ranks natively. As a well-researched business owner, you know that tracking your ranks helps you develop your strategy, improve your SEO, and get more traffic.  Naturally, you want to find a way to use the power […]

Bulk Keyword Rank Checker: How to Track Ranks in Bulk

Looking for a bulk keyword rank tracker? Sign up for ProRankTracker for free.  Interested in learning more? Keep reading… Tracking ranks can seem like a pretty dull task after a while. After all, you may end up repeating the same tasks over and over again: Identify a keyword Determine the location, search engine, and URL […]

7 Best Global SEO Software for International Dominance

Trying to figure out how to rank on the SERPs, but you have multiple audiences in multiple different countries? SEO is challenging, but global SEO presents a unique challenge that requires focus and intense planning. Fortunately, many tools are available to help businesses accomplish that very goal in a FRACTION of the time and effort […]

How to Manage Your Rankings with Project View (NEW)

Let me know if this sounds familiar. You’re tracking dozens or hundreds of keywords and having trouble organizing your data. You’re spending more time looking for the specific URL you’re interested in than analyzing it. We’ve been there. ProRankTracker’s new Project View solves this problem by giving you easy access to well-organized data, allowing for […]

FREE Rank Tracker Template (+ a FASTER Alternative)

If you’ve started tracking your ranks online, you quickly realize it takes a LOT of time. That’s why you’re looking for a rank tracker template to help you get organized, save time, and improve how you make data-backed SEO decisions. Well, you’ve come to the right place! Click here to download our FREE rank tracker […]

Google Ranking Suddenly Dropped? Take These Steps NOW!

Everything was going so well, then… BAM! Your most important pages dropped several ranks out of nowhere. What should you do? A sudden drop in Google rankings can feel like a crisis. Traffic drops, sales slow down, and the pressure to diagnose and fix the problem is immense. Don’t panic yet! There are tried-and-true methods […]

How to Use a Looker Studio Rank Tracker in 4 Steps

If you’ve been in SEO for a long time, you know that reporting is crucial to any SEO strategy–especially for agencies who want to keep their clients. But what’s the best way to generate effective reports? This is a high-stakes question for many businesses. Stakeholders or executives may be breathing down your neck to see […]