How to Track Rankings in Semrush
Set up keyword rank tracking in Semrush. Daily position updates, competitor comparison, and SERP feature monitoring.
Step-by-step
How to Track Rankings in Semrush
Set up Position Tracking
Go to your project and open Position Tracking. Click 'Set up tracking' and choose your target search engine (Google), device (desktop and/or mobile), and location (country, state, or city).
Add your keywords
Import keywords from your keyword research, paste a list, or let Semrush suggest keywords based on your current rankings. Add keywords in batches organized by topic or page.
Add competitor domains
Add 3-5 competitor domains to track alongside your own rankings. Semrush shows side-by-side ranking comparisons so you can see who's gaining or losing positions.
Configure alerts
Set up email alerts for significant ranking changes — e.g., notify when any keyword drops out of the top 10 or enters the top 3. Choose daily or weekly digest format.
Tips
Pro tips
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Track both head terms and long-tail keywords to get a complete picture of your search visibility
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Use tags to organize keywords by topic, page, or funnel stage for easier analysis
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Check the 'SERP Features' tab to monitor featured snippet opportunities — winning these can dramatically increase traffic
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