The Rankings Comparison feature in Competitor Insights allows you to directly compare your website’s keyword rankings with those of your competitors. This tool provides real-time data and valuable insights into your competitive positioning, helping you fine-tune your SEO strategy.
What is Rankings Comparison?
Rankings Comparison helps you:
• Identify Performance Gaps: See how your rankings compare to your competitors for shared keywords.
• Track Progress: Monitor ranking changes over time for both mobile and desktop search results.
• Focus on Opportunities: Pinpoint keywords where you can improve rankings and overtake competitors.
How to Use the Rankings Comparison Feature
1. Access Rankings Comparison:
• Navigate to the Competitor Insights section in the side menu.
• Select a project or domain for analysis.
• Click on the Rankings Comparison tab at the top of the dashboard.
2. Understand the Data Displayed:
• The table contains the following columns:
• Keyword: The search term you and your competitor are targeting.
• Your Rankings: Displays your rankings for both mobile (📱) and desktop (💻) search results. Rankings beyond position 100 are shown as “-” for clarity.
• Competitor Rankings: Displays the competitor’s rankings for mobile (📱) and desktop (💻).
• Real-Time Data:
• Rankings are updated based on the latest data from your rank tracker.
• Mobile and desktop rankings are tracked separately for detailed analysis.
3. Filter and Search:
• Use the search bar to find specific keywords or apply filters to focus on areas of interest.
• Sort columns to prioritize keywords where your rankings are close to your competitors’.
4. Export Data:
• Download the ranking comparison data using the Export CSV button for further analysis or reporting.
How Rankings Comparison Helps Your Strategy
1. Optimize Target Keywords:
• Identify high-priority keywords where you lag behind your competitors but have the potential to improve rankings.
2. Focus on Mobile or Desktop SEO:
• Separate data for mobile and desktop rankings allows you to optimize your content and technical SEO for each platform.
3. Track Competitive Performance:
• Stay informed about your competitors’ ranking changes and adapt your strategy accordingly.
4. Discover Opportunities:
• Use the insights to find gaps in your strategy where competitors are excelling and replicate their success.
Real-Time Ranking Comparison Details
• Data Synchronization: Rankings are synced with your rank tracker results for consistency.
• Beyond Top 100: For clarity, rankings outside the top 100 are omitted.
• Separate Mobile/Desktop Rankings: Provides specific insights into platform-based performance differences.
The Rankings Comparison feature is your go-to tool for tracking your SEO performance relative to competitors. It ensures you stay ahead of the competition by continually refining your keyword strategy and maintaining an edge in the SERPs. For further assistance, reach out to Zutrix Support.