Serpstracker

Rank tracking blog

Rank tracking, explained straight.

Guides on Google keyword positions: how to check them, why they drop, what Search Console really reports, and how many keywords a rank tracker should watch. No hype, sources named, examples labeled as examples.

All rank tracking guides

  1. Do you need a rank tracker if you already have Semrush or Ahrefs? Both suites track rankings. Here is when that is enough, and the four signals that mean you should add a dedicated tracker. July 14, 2026
  2. How to track keyword rankings for multiple clients The account structure that keeps agency reporting from eating an afternoon a week, and how many keywords each client actually needs. July 14, 2026
  3. How to check keyword ranking in Google Incognito searches, Search Console, and free checkers: what each shows, where each misleads, and when a rank tracker earns its keep. June 12, 2026
  4. Why did my Google rankings drop? A diagnostic checklist in triage order: algorithm updates, lost links, technical regressions, content decay, SERP changes, competitors. June 17, 2026
  5. Google Search Console average position vs a rank tracker What the impression-weighted average actually measures, why it rarely matches a tracked daily position, and when each tool is right. June 22, 2026
  6. How often does Google update search rankings? Continuous crawling and indexing, core updates a few times a year, and what a constantly moving SERP means for tracking cadence. June 26, 2026
  7. Share of voice in SEO: definition, formula, example One visibility number for a whole keyword portfolio: the formula, a worked example, and why boards prefer it to a page of positions. July 1, 2026
  8. How many keywords should you track? A sizing framework by site type, from a local business at 50 keywords to an ecommerce catalog at 5,000, money terms first. July 5, 2026

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