Top Improving Keywords
The Top Improving Keywords report offers a snapshot of the most significant positive changes in search engine rankings for your tracked keywords. You get a quick snapshot of recent gains so you can celebrate small wins and identify what works.
What It Shows
- Keyword
The specific query or term being tracked.
- Domain
The website or domain where the keyword ranks.
- Engine
Which search engine the rank belongs to (e.g., Google, Bing, Yahoo).
- Search Group
A label that groups related keywords (e.g., by category or campaign).
- Latest
The most recent position for the keyword.
- Previous
The earlier position (usually from the previous day).
- Move
The difference between the previous position and the latest one (positive indicates improvement).
- URL
A direct link to the page that ranks for that keyword.
How to Use It
- Movement Column
- Positive movement (e.g., 5) appears in green.
- Any negative or zero movement typically won’t appear here, since this table focuses on improvements.
- Click the URL
View the page in a new tab to check on-page content and see why the keyword might be climbing.
Why It Matters
- Track Progress
Celebrate keywords moving up and identify what content or optimization efforts might be working.
- Spot Quick Wins
If certain changes pushed a keyword from position 20 to 10, you can replicate that strategy for other terms.
- Monitor Domain Health
Seeing consistent improvements suggests healthy SEO practices. If improvements slow down, you might revisit your strategy.