Quick summary
Position Tracking in Semrush lets you monitor your website's keyword rankings across specific locations and devices in real time. This step-by-step walkthrough shows you how to configure tracked keywords, set target locations, and read ranking data from the Position Tracking dashboard.
Steps
- Go to Projects in the main Semrush dashboard.
- Select your existing project from the projects list.
- In the project dashboard, locate and click on Position Tracking.
- Click the settings icon and select Tracked Keywords.
- Input the keywords you want to track — add them manually or upload a CSV file with a keyword list.
- Select the target country for keyword tracking; optionally choose specific regions or cities.
- Choose whether to track keywords for desktop, mobile, or both devices.
- Review all settings to confirm keywords, search engines, and locations are configured correctly.
- Monitor your keyword rankings on the Position Tracking dashboard, including ranking changes over time and additional metrics.
