Rank Tracking

Posted November 20, 2025Updated November 21, 2025By Zak Kann

Monitor your keyword positions over time and track your SEO progress.

How It Works

Create a Project: Set up tracking for your domain.
Add Keywords: Enter the terms you want to monitor.
Set Target URLs: Tell us which page should rank for each keyword.
Track Daily: Rankings update automatically every day.
Spot Opportunities: See which keywords are close to Page 1.

Why Use Rank Tracking?

Measure SEO Success

See if your optimizations are working. Track improvements over time.

Find "Quick Wins"

Identify keywords ranking 11-20 (Page 2) that are close to breaking into Page 1.

Monitor Competitors

See how competitors rank for your keywords. Learn what's working for them.

Spot Drops Early

Get notified when rankings drop so you can act fast.

Getting Started

Step 1: Create a Project

Go to Rank Tracker in the main nav.
Click "Create Project".
Enter your domain (e.g., example.com).
Click "Create".

Step 2: Add Keywords

Manual Entry: Type keywords (one per line).
CSV Import: Upload a spreadsheet.
Import from GSC: Pull keywords from Google Search Console.

Step 3: Monitor Progress

View current positions.
Track changes over time.
Identify opportunities (keywords on Page 2).

Key Features

Daily Position Updates

Rankings refresh automatically. No manual checks needed.

Competitor Tracking

Add competitor domains to see how they rank for your keywords.

Opportunity Detection

Automatic flagging of keywords close to Page 1.

Historical Charts

View ranking trends over weeks and months.

Reading Your Rankings

Position Indicators

Green ↑: Improved (moved up).
Red ↓: Declined (moved down).
Gray -: No change.
Number: Current position.

Position Ranges

1-10: Page 1 (Excellent!).
11-20: Page 2 (Close! Optimize to reach Page 1).
21-30: Page 3 (Needs work).
31-50: Lower pages (Significant optimization needed).
50+: Not ranking well.

Common Questions

How often do rankings update?

Daily. Updates happen automatically in the background.

Do I need Rank Tracking to use Content Raptor?

No. Rank Tracking is optional. Content Optimization works without it.

Can I track multiple domains?

Yes. Create a separate project for each domain.

My rankings dropped. Is this bad?

Not always. Small fluctuations (±3 positions) are normal. If you drop significantly:

Check for Google algorithm updates.
Review recent site changes.
Monitor for 2-4 weeks before taking action.

How accurate are the rankings?

Very accurate. Rankings are based on actual search results but can vary slightly by location, device, and personalization.