{"id":8942,"date":"2024-04-10T22:00:21","date_gmt":"2024-04-10T22:00:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/proranktracker.com\/blog\/?p=8942"},"modified":"2024-04-17T17:00:50","modified_gmt":"2024-04-17T17:00:50","slug":"track-seo-progress","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/proranktracker.com\/blog\/track-seo-progress\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Track SEO Progress &#038; Turn It Into SERP Gains"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You just launched your first SEO campaign.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Congratulations!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Did it work?<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For many people and businesses, the answer to the question is \u201cI\u2019m not sure.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you want to succeed on the SERP, you MUST know the answer to this crucial question!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">And the only way you can know whether your SEO campaign worked is if you TRACK your SEO progress.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">But how do you do that?<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This article will show you EXACTLY how to track your SEO progress and use the knowledge you gain to improve your SEO strategy.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Let\u2019s go!<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"#seo-kpis\">SEO KPIs You Should Be Measuring<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#how-to-measure-seo\">How to Measure SEO Progress<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#serp-gains\">How to Turn Your SEO Tracking Efforts into SERP Gains<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#proranktracker\">How to Use ProRankTracker to Track Your SEO Progress<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#faq\">FAQ<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 id=\"seo-kpis\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">6+ SEO KPIs You Should Be Measuring<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Every online business owner knows how crucial SEO is, but not everyone knows how to keep track of their SEO performance.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is where key performance indicators (KPIs) come in.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">KPIs are any trackable metric that tells you how your website performs online. Tracking and understanding the right KPIs is critical to improving your strategy.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Let&#8217;s explore the essential SEO KPIs you should track to gauge your success.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Keyword Rankings<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The first thing your potential customers will see (or won\u2019t see) of your business is your website as a result on the SERPs.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Additionally, the likelihood that they\u2019ll click on your website is directly tied to your SERP ranking. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/firstpagesage.com\/reports\/google-click-through-rates-ctrs-by-ranking-position\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Almost 40%<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> of the people who make a keyword search will click on the very first result, and less than 2% will click on the 10th result!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/proranktracker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Inf_seo_progress_1.2.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-9024\" title=\"SEO progress\" src=\"https:\/\/proranktracker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Inf_seo_progress_1.2-1030x378.png\" alt=\"SEO progress \" width=\"1030\" height=\"378\" srcset=\"https:\/\/proranktracker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Inf_seo_progress_1.2-1030x378.png 1030w, https:\/\/proranktracker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Inf_seo_progress_1.2-300x110.png 300w, https:\/\/proranktracker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Inf_seo_progress_1.2-768x282.png 768w, https:\/\/proranktracker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Inf_seo_progress_1.2-1536x564.png 1536w, https:\/\/proranktracker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Inf_seo_progress_1.2-1500x551.png 1500w, https:\/\/proranktracker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Inf_seo_progress_1.2-705x259.png 705w, https:\/\/proranktracker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Inf_seo_progress_1.2.png 1690w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1030px) 100vw, 1030px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In other words, your rank for specific keywords on the SERP ultimately determines your discoverability online.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">That\u2019s why the first and most important KPI to track is your keyword rankings!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Keywords are the foundation upon which your SEO strategy is built. Tracking keyword rankings allows you to assess how well your website is performing and how likely customers are to discover your business organically.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Impressions<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your keyword ranking measures how high your result appears on the SERP, but that doesn\u2019t mean anyone will see your URL.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For example, you could rank #1 for a keyword that only gets 5 monthly searches. It won\u2019t do you that much good.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is where impressions come in handy. Impressions measure the number of times your URL appears on someone\u2019s screen after they make a relevant keyword search.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When you achieve a high keyword ranking for a keyword with decent traffic, your URL will receive more impressions.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Monitoring impressions tells you how often your site appears to users searching for relevant terms. Increasing impressions indicate that your content is becoming more visible, potentially driving more traffic to your website.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Traffic<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Of course, the goal isn\u2019t to get as many people as possible to SEE your website on Google.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You want them to click!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Clicks turn impressions into website traffic, which is why traffic is the next primary KPI every business needs to track.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Monitoring traffic also gives you essential details about the source of the traffic, whether it was:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Organic traffic from Google<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Referrals from social media<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Paid ad traffic<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Backlinks<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Monitoring search engine traffic provides a clear picture of the effectiveness of your SEO efforts and where you can improve your strategy (which we\u2019ll talk more about in a moment).<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Conversions<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ultimately, the goal of SEO is to drive conversions. After all, you didn\u2019t put all that effort into your website just for it to look pretty! You want to make some money!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">That\u2019s why tracking conversions is critical to understanding your SEO and website&#8217;s effectiveness.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A conversion occurs when someone visits your website and takes the desired next step. It could be:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Filling out a form<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Signing up for a free benefit<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Making a purchase<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Joining a mailing list<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Whatever your desired action, tracking conversion metrics helps you understand how effectively your website turns visitors into customers or leads.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bounce Rate<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bounce rate refers to how many people click away from your site without clicking on a second page.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In other words, it measures the amount of people who clicked on your website and quickly decided that it wasn\u2019t what they were looking for.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A high bounce rate can indicate several things:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Visitors aren\u2019t finding what they&#8217;re looking<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your site&#8217;s user experience needs improvement<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You aren\u2019t incentivizing clicking on other pages<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">By analyzing bounce rates, you can pinpoint areas of your site that may deter visitors and take steps to enhance engagement.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Time on page<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Once visitors arrive at your site, the time they spend there is a valuable indicator of how closely your site matches their search intent.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tracking time on page also helps you understand WHICH pages resonate with your audience (and which may need some extra optimization).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fortunately, many different tools help you keep track of this critical metric, even allowing you to track a customer\u2019s journey through your site along with the time spent on each page.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Any KPIs Pertinent to Your Goals<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In addition to these fundamental metrics, tracking any KPIs directly relevant to your specific goals and objectives is essential.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For example, your goal might be to increase email sign-ups, improve brand awareness, or boost sales. You should track any additional KPIs that help you determine how well you\u2019re meeting these goals. You might choose to track:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sales<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">New email subscribers<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mentions on social media<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Identifying and monitoring key metrics aligned with your goals ensures that your SEO efforts drive meaningful business outcomes.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"how-to-measure-seo\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How to Measure SEO Progress<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It\u2019s crucial to measure your KPIs<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">But how do you do it?<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Learning to track your KPIs is one of the most essential parts of improving your SEO performance online.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tracking KPIs in the most efficient way possible can:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Save you time<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Keep you informed<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Allow you to impress your clients if you\u2019re an <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/proranktracker.com\/seo_agency_rank_tracker\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">agency<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Help you make strategic adjustments (which we\u2019ll talk about later)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Let\u2019s discuss how to efficiently measure SEO progress in 4 easy steps.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Use SEO Tools to Track Your KPIs<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The foundation of any SEO strategy is the set of tools you use to keep track of everything.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Trying to do SEO without a good set of tools is like trying to fly a plane with no instruments \u2013 it\u2019s just not going to work out very well.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are 3 tools everyone needs in their SEO toolbox:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">First, everyone needs a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/proranktracker.com\/blog\/what-is-rank-tracking\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">rank tracker<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A reliable rank tracker monitors the position of your website&#8217;s pages in search engine results pages (SERPs) for specific keywords. It\u2019ll tell you exactly how you\u2019re performing for the keywords you\u2019ve decided are most valuable.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We\u2019ll talk later about how to use ProRankTracker to track critical parts of your SEO progress.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Second, you need to use Google Search Console.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Google Search Console offers invaluable data directly from Google, including information on<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Impressions<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Clicks<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Click-through rates (CTRs)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/proranktracker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/1.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-8931\" title=\"1\" src=\"https:\/\/proranktracker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/1-1030x515.png\" alt=\"Google Search Console\" width=\"1030\" height=\"515\" srcset=\"https:\/\/proranktracker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/1-1030x515.png 1030w, https:\/\/proranktracker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/1-300x150.png 300w, https:\/\/proranktracker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/1-768x384.png 768w, https:\/\/proranktracker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/1-705x353.png 705w, https:\/\/proranktracker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/1.png 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1030px) 100vw, 1030px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Finally, make sure you use Google Analytics.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Google Analytics allows you to generate reports that help you understand user engagement data like:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bounce rate<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Time on page<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Traffic<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">User demographics<\/span><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Conversions<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/proranktracker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/2.webp\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-8932\" title=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/proranktracker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/2-1030x876.webp\" alt=\"GA$\" width=\"1030\" height=\"876\" srcset=\"https:\/\/proranktracker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/2-1030x876.webp 1030w, https:\/\/proranktracker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/2-300x255.webp 300w, https:\/\/proranktracker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/2-768x653.webp 768w, https:\/\/proranktracker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/2-705x599.webp 705w, https:\/\/proranktracker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/2.webp 1368w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1030px) 100vw, 1030px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These 3 tools are essential, so ensure that you spend time learning how to use each of them effectively.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Compare Your Current SEO KPIs to a Previous Period<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One thing about KPIs is that they don\u2019t mean much if you have nothing to compare them to.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For example, you might check your traffic KPI and notice that you had 100 website visitors today. You might get excited, thinking your traffic is doing great.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, tracking over time would mean that you would have PREVIOUS traffic data to compare it to, and you might find out that your traffic was 500 at the same time last month.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In other words, assessing the trajectory of your KPIs over time is a fundamental aspect of measuring (and understanding) SEO progress.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">By comparing current performance metrics to those from a previous period, businesses can discern patterns, identify trends, and make changes as necessary.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Compare Your Progress to Your Competitors<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Similar to comparing your current SEO KPIs to previous data from your own company, you should also compare your data to your competitors&#8217; data.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For example, let\u2019s say you constantly track your KPIs and raise your rank from 10 to 5. However, you realize your competitor is ranked #1 for the SAME keyword.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">That indicates that your competitor will get most of the traffic you\u2019ve been working hard to earn.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Competitor analysis unveils opportunities and threats in the SEO landscape, allowing businesses to adjust their strategies accordingly.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can gain a competitive edge by evaluating competitors&#8217; keyword rankings and other SEO KPIs.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Schedule Reports and Notifications<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Consistency is vital in the realm of SEO measurement. In a world where things can change fast, staying up-to-date is critical to improving SEO.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Establishing a routine for generating reports and receiving notifications ensures businesses stay informed about their SEO progress in real-time.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This becomes even more important for SEO agencies that provide SEO services to clients. Scheduling reports can keep clients happy and increase income.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Every business has unique reporting needs, but we highly recommend establishing at least weekly automated reports to ensure you\u2019re getting updated frequently. We\u2019ll talk more about developing an effective reporting strategy below.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"serp-gains\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How to Turn Your SEO Tracking Efforts Into SERP Gains<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Implementing SEO strategies and tracking your progress is just the beginning when it comes to dominating the SERPs.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It&#8217;s also crucial to effectively leverage your SEO KPI tracking data to refine and enhance your approach over time.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In other words, tracking your data doesn\u2019t do you any good if you don\u2019t do anything with it.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Let\u2019s explore how businesses can utilize SEO tracking data to propel their strategies toward success and ultimately achieve gains on the SERPs.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Constantly Develop Your Strategy<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Leveraging SEO tracking data allows businesses to gain insights into the effectiveness of their current strategies and identify areas for improvement. You should constantly be using your data to update key areas of your strategy.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For example, let\u2019s say you find out that your keyword ranking for some of your most valuable keywords dropped, causing a traffic drop.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">That\u2019s good information to know, but it doesn\u2019t help you if you don\u2019t do something about it!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Take that information and go through your content and web pages with a fine-tooth comb to find areas where you can increase your competitiveness on those keywords.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you see that your competitors are starting to target new keywords (and it\u2019s earning them traffic), it\u2019s probably time to start developing your keyword strategy!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No matter what KPI you\u2019re tracking, you should constantly ask yourself how to use your data to improve your strategy.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fix Problems as They Arise<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In SEO, problems can arise unexpectedly. Often, these problems affect your website&#8217;s rankings and visibility.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Utilizing SEO tracking data allows businesses to detect and address issues promptly, minimizing their impact on SERP performance.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For example, tracking your website\u2019s traffic can help you see if any of your pages are quickly losing traffic, potentially pointing to a technical problem or a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/proranktracker.com\/blog\/google-penalty-removal\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Google penalty<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Small problems often don\u2019t present long-term issues for websites when dealt with quickly, but ignoring them can make the difference between SERP success and failure!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One of the best ways to stay up-to-date on any issues is with reports and notifications, as discussed above. Make sure you read on for some key tips on how to use reports in your strategy!<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Keep your content up-to-date<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Quality content serves as the foundation of a successful SEO strategy. It (hopefully) drives organic traffic and engages your target audience.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The main difficulty in developing a good content strategy is creating content that will resonate with your audience season after season.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">That\u2019s where a good SEO tracking strategy comes into play.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can use your SEO tracking data to identify gaps and areas where you can boost your old content. Monitoring the keywords that are trending in your niche at any given moment can also help you determine what content you need to write or <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/proranktracker.com\/blog\/content-refresh\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">refresh<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">By leveraging SEO tracking data, businesses can ensure their content remains relevant, valuable, and optimized for search engines.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Stay One Step Ahead of Your Competitors<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you want to succeed on the SERP and get a lot of traffic, you just need to be better than your competitors.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">But how can you make sure you\u2019re beating them?<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">By leveraging your SEO tracking data!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your KPI data will show you exactly where your strategy needs to improve and where your strong points are. It\u2019ll also help you identify weak points in your competitors\u2019 strategies that can help you stay ahead of them.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For example, let\u2019s say your tracking shows that one of your opponent\u2019s key pages dropped several ranks (signaling that it isn\u2019t closely matching search intent). You can take this opportunity to create stronger content and steal their place at the top of the SERP!<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"proranktracker\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How to Use ProRankTracker to Track Your SEO Progress<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We\u2019ve gone over the basics of what KPIs you should be tracking to measure your SEO progress.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We\u2019ve covered how to turn your tracking data into measurable gains on the SERP.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Now, let\u2019s talk about <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/proranktracker.com\/blog\/advanced-rank-tracking\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">HOW to track your ranks<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> with a specialized tool.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tracking ranks is one of the cornerstones of understanding your SEO progress because ranks are the foundation of organic traffic.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Using ProRankTracker will allow you to track your ranks, understand your KPIs, generate reports, and develop your strategy simultaneously.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Before we dive into this final section, I highly recommend you sign up for a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/proranktracker.com\/plans_and_pricing\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ProRankTracker free trial<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to follow along and see how much this tool can help you.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Let\u2019s go!<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Track Your Ranks<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Before tracking data, you must input the keywords and URLs you want to monitor (including your competitors!).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Use the Add Wizard for quick additions or the Advanced Add tool for more control.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/proranktracker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/3.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-8933\" title=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/proranktracker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/3-1030x544.png\" alt=\"Track your ranks\" width=\"1030\" height=\"544\" srcset=\"https:\/\/proranktracker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/3-1030x544.png 1030w, https:\/\/proranktracker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/3-300x159.png 300w, https:\/\/proranktracker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/3-768x406.png 768w, https:\/\/proranktracker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/3-710x375.png 710w, https:\/\/proranktracker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/3-705x373.png 705w, https:\/\/proranktracker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/3.png 1476w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1030px) 100vw, 1030px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Now that you\u2019ve added the keywords you want to track, you can use the Rankings Views to track your data.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ProRankTracker offers 5 Rankings Views that allow you to see your ranking data from different angles.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Dashboard gives you a brief overview of your current ranks and how they\u2019ve changed recently.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/proranktracker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/4.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-8934\" title=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/proranktracker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/4-1030x536.png\" alt=\"ProRankTracker dashboard\" width=\"1030\" height=\"536\" srcset=\"https:\/\/proranktracker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/4-1030x536.png 1030w, https:\/\/proranktracker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/4-300x156.png 300w, https:\/\/proranktracker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/4-768x400.png 768w, https:\/\/proranktracker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/4-705x367.png 705w, https:\/\/proranktracker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/4.png 1492w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1030px) 100vw, 1030px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The URL and Term Views allow you to see all your ranks organized by the URL or Term they\u2019re tracking. This is great for comparing your ranks to your competitors\u2019 ranks.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/proranktracker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/5.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-8935\" title=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/proranktracker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/5-1030x527.png\" alt=\"URL and term view\" width=\"1030\" height=\"527\" srcset=\"https:\/\/proranktracker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/5-1030x527.png 1030w, https:\/\/proranktracker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/5-300x153.png 300w, https:\/\/proranktracker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/5-768x393.png 768w, https:\/\/proranktracker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/5-705x360.png 705w, https:\/\/proranktracker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/5.png 1500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1030px) 100vw, 1030px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Daily View allows you to look at a day-by-day graph of how your ranks have changed over a selected period.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/proranktracker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/6.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-8936\" title=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/proranktracker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/6-1030x515.png\" alt=\"daily view of ProRankTracker\" width=\"1030\" height=\"515\" srcset=\"https:\/\/proranktracker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/6-1030x515.png 1030w, https:\/\/proranktracker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/6-300x150.png 300w, https:\/\/proranktracker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/6-768x384.png 768w, https:\/\/proranktracker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/6-705x352.png 705w, https:\/\/proranktracker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/6.png 1491w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1030px) 100vw, 1030px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Full SERPs View lets you view an interactive SERP for your chosen keyword. We\u2019ll discuss this further in the next section.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Make sure you use a mixture of all the Ranking Views to get the best view of your ranks compared to your competitors!<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Keep an Eye on the SERPs<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ProRankTracker&#8217;s Full SERPs tool lets you gain deeper insights into <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/proranktracker.com\/blog\/seos-life-monitor-why-you-absolutely-must-know-about-your-serp-trackers-rank-update-frequency\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">SERP dynamics<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> by allowing you to track specific URL journeys through the SERP over time.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For example, you can quickly see how your competitor\u2019s rank for a given keyword has changed compared to your own over the last month.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/proranktracker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/7.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-8937\" title=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/proranktracker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/7-1030x512.png\" alt=\"Full SERP view of ProRankTracker\" width=\"1030\" height=\"512\" srcset=\"https:\/\/proranktracker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/7-1030x512.png 1030w, https:\/\/proranktracker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/7-300x149.png 300w, https:\/\/proranktracker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/7-768x381.png 768w, https:\/\/proranktracker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/7-705x350.png 705w, https:\/\/proranktracker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/7.png 1492w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1030px) 100vw, 1030px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You&#8217;ll be better positioned to make strategic changes after observing historical changes and competitor movements over time.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Watching Full SERPs gives you a more holistic view of the changing landscape for a given keyword, making it easier to understand changes in your KPIs and helping you strategize better.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Develop Your Keyword Strategy<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tracking your ranks is useless if you don\u2019t act on the information you gather.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">That\u2019s where ProRankTracker\u2019s Rankings Discovery and Keyword Suggestions tools come into play.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These 2 tools help you identify gaps in your keyword strategy and fill them with new, high-quality keywords.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Rankings Discovery tool helps you see where the URLs you\u2019re tracking rank for keywords you aren\u2019t tracking. Using this tool, you can instantly reveal the keywords you and your competitors already rank for and detailed information such as location, device type, search engine, and search volume.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/proranktracker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/8.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-8938\" title=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/proranktracker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/8-1030x468.png\" alt=\"Rankings Discovery tool\" width=\"1030\" height=\"468\" srcset=\"https:\/\/proranktracker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/8-1030x468.png 1030w, https:\/\/proranktracker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/8-300x136.png 300w, https:\/\/proranktracker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/8-768x349.png 768w, https:\/\/proranktracker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/8-1536x698.png 1536w, https:\/\/proranktracker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/8-1500x682.png 1500w, https:\/\/proranktracker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/8-705x320.png 705w, https:\/\/proranktracker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/8.png 1862w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1030px) 100vw, 1030px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Keyword Suggestions tool suggests new keywords based on your current strategy.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/proranktracker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/9.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-8939\" title=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/proranktracker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/9-1030x461.png\" alt=\"Keyword Suggestions tool\" width=\"1030\" height=\"461\" srcset=\"https:\/\/proranktracker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/9-1030x461.png 1030w, https:\/\/proranktracker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/9-300x134.png 300w, https:\/\/proranktracker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/9-768x344.png 768w, https:\/\/proranktracker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/9-1536x688.png 1536w, https:\/\/proranktracker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/9-1500x672.png 1500w, https:\/\/proranktracker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/9-705x316.png 705w, https:\/\/proranktracker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/9.png 1857w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1030px) 100vw, 1030px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Using these 2 tools can help you quickly improve your keyword strategy!<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Generate Reports<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We discussed above how important it is to stay up-to-date on your SEO progress using reports and notifications. Fortunately, ProRankTracker makes it incredibly easy to do just that.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ProRankTracker offers over 20 types of reports and notifications that you can generate to monitor your progress, evaluate strategic opportunities, and monitor your competitors.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/proranktracker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/10.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-8940\" title=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/proranktracker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/10-1030x528.png\" alt=\"20+ rank tracking reports from ProRankTracker\" width=\"1030\" height=\"528\" srcset=\"https:\/\/proranktracker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/10-1030x528.png 1030w, https:\/\/proranktracker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/10-300x154.png 300w, https:\/\/proranktracker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/10-768x394.png 768w, https:\/\/proranktracker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/10-705x361.png 705w, https:\/\/proranktracker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/10.png 1498w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1030px) 100vw, 1030px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Including a variety of reports in your strategy can help you understand changes and make quick adjustments:<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Overview reports, like the Groups or Tags Summary reports, give you a high-level view of everything you track. These are critical for understanding progress and helping you see how you compare to your competitors.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Historical Progress reports help you see your performance over time. For example, a Weekly Breakdown report shows you how your ranks changed from week to week over a given period.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ranking Comparison reports are extremely valuable for comparing specific parts of your strategy to your competitors. For example, a Different URLs report can show you how you and your competitors stack up for a specific set of URLs.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These are just a few types of reports offered by ProRankTracker. Ensure you add variety to your reporting schedule to give you a complete view of your SEO progress!<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Perform Strategic Research with Insta-Check<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sometimes, you just need quick SERP insights without adding terms to your tracking list.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For example:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You might research new keywords to see how they perform in your niche.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You may want to see your competitors&#8217; strategic changes to assess whether you need to mount a counter-attack.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Maybe you\u2019ve reached your keyword limit and need a few more checks, but you aren\u2019t ready to upgrade your plan yet.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In any of these cases (and any other time you might need to do some quick rank checking!), utilize ProRankTracker&#8217;s <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/proranktracker.com\/serp-checker\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Insta-Check tool<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Insta-Check does precisely what it sounds like\u2013it checks a specific set of keywords for you instantly without requiring you to add them to your long-term tracking list.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/proranktracker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/11.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-8941\" title=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/proranktracker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/11.png\" alt=\"Insta-Check tool\" width=\"858\" height=\"530\" srcset=\"https:\/\/proranktracker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/11.png 858w, https:\/\/proranktracker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/11-300x185.png 300w, https:\/\/proranktracker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/11-768x474.png 768w, https:\/\/proranktracker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/11-705x435.png 705w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 858px) 100vw, 858px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">All you have to do is purchase credits. Then, just use what you need right now and save the remaining credits until you need them.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This strategy is ideal for keyword scouting, competitor analysis, or any other situation that requires a quick SERP check.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"faq\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">FAQ<\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How do I check my SEO progress?<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The best way to check your SEO progress is with a combination of tools like Google Analytics, Google Search Console, and ProRankTracker. Using multiple tools gives you a more complete view of your SEO progress.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How fast can you see SEO results?<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019re competing for a highly competitive keyword, seeing SEO results might take a while. If you find a high-value long-tail keyword with lower volume, you should be able to see results within a few days.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What is the meaning of SEO?<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">SEO means search engine optimization, and it involves implementing strategies to help get your pages to the top of the Google search engine results page (SERP) so you can get more traffic.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ready to Start Tracking Your SEO Progress?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">By following the tips outlined above, you should be able to start confidently tracking your SEO progress with some of the industry&#8217;s <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/proranktracker.com\/blog\/best-rank-trackers\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">most advanced tools<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You should also be ready to turn those insights into key strategic developments that will help you crush your competitors on the SERPs.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Make sure you sign up for a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/proranktracker.com\/plans_and_pricing\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">free trial from ProRankTracker<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to get the most out of your SEO tracking efforts, sign up for a free trial from ProRankTracker!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Happy tracking!<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>You just launched your first SEO campaign. 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