Managing Domains

Domain Management is the foundational feature that allows you to add and organize the websites you want to monitor. Before you can track keywords or create categories, you first need to set up the domains (websites) you want to analyze. This guide will walk you through how to effectively manage your domains.

Why Domain Management Matters

Setting up your domains properly is essential because:

• Each domain represents a specific website you want to track
• All keywords and categories are organized under domains
• SEO tracking is specific to each domain's performance
• Reports and insights are generated at the domain level
• Different team members may need access to different domains

Getting Started with Domain Management

Step 1: Access the Tool

1. Log in to your dashboard
2. Navigate to "Manage Keywords" in the configuration menu
3. Select the "Domains" section

Step 2: Understanding the Interface

The Domain Management section consists of two main components:

1. Add Domain Area

This is where you'll enter and submit new domains to track.

2. Domains Table

This displays your existing domains with options to manage them.

Adding a Domain

Step 1: Enter the Domain Name

1. Locate the "Add Domain" input field
2. Type the domain name you want to track
   • Enter only the domain name (e.g., "example.com")
   • Do not include "http://" or "https://" prefixes
   • Do not include specific pages or paths (e.g., "example.com/page")

Step 2: Submit the Domain

1. Click the "Add Domain" button
2. The system will check if the domain already exists
3. If the domain is available, it will be added to your account
4. Your new domain will appear in the domains table

Examples of Properly Formatted Domains

✅ Correct formats:

• example.com
• mybusiness.org
• sub.domain.net

❌ Incorrect formats:

• http://example.com
• https://example.com
• www.example.com
• example.com/page
• example.com/products?id=123

Managing Your Domains

Viewing Your Domains

The domains table displays all domains you've added to your account. Each entry shows:

• The domain name
• Delete option

Deleting a Domain

If you no longer want to track a domain:

1. Find the domain in the domains table
2. Click the trash icon in the far-right column
3. Confirm the deletion when prompted
4. The domain will be permanently removed from your account

Important Warning: Deleting a domain will also delete all associated keywords and category relationships for that domain. This action cannot be undone, so proceed with caution.

Working with Multiple Domains

When to Add Multiple Domains

There are several scenarios where you might want to add multiple domains:

1. You own multiple websites that target different audiences or offer different products/services
2. You manage international versions of your website (e.g., example.com, example.co.uk, example.de)
3. You have microsites or landing pages on separate domains
4. You're migrating from an old domain to a new one and want to track both

Organizing Your Work Across Domains

Once you have multiple domains set up:

1. Switch between domains when adding keywords or categories
2. Filter your keyword reports by domain to focus on specific websites
3. Compare performance across different domains
4. Apply different strategies to each domain based on its purpose and audience

Domain Best Practices

Naming Conventions

• Be consistent: Decide whether to include "www" or not and stick with it
• Use lowercase: Domain names are not case-sensitive, but consistent lowercase is easier to read

Domain Management Strategy

• Audit regularly: Review your domains quarterly to ensure you're still actively tracking all relevant websites
• Remove unnecessary domains: Delete domains you no longer own or need to track

When to Consolidate Domains

Consider consolidating domains if:

• You have multiple domains with very similar content
• You're experiencing keyword cannibalization (competing with yourself)
• You want to build stronger authority on a single domain
• You want to simplify your SEO management

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I track my competitors' domains?

While you can add any domain to track, the system is primarily designed for monitoring domains you own or manage. For competitor analysis, consider using the dedicated competitor analysis tools instead.

Will adding a domain affect my website?

No, adding a domain to the tracking system is read-only and won't make any changes to your actual website.

What happens to my keywords if I delete a domain?

Deleting a domain will also remove all keywords and category associations for that domain. Make sure to export any data you want to keep before deleting a domain.

Can I rename a domain?

The current system doesn't support renaming domains. If you need to track a different domain name:

1. Add the new domain
2. Re-add your keywords to the new domain
3. Delete the old domain when no longer needed

Glossary of Terms

• Domain: The base web address of a website (e.g., example.com)
• Subdomain: A domain that is part of a larger domain (e.g., blog.example.com)
• TLD (Top-Level Domain): The last segment of a domain name (.com, .org, .net, etc.)
• Domain Authority: A search engine ranking score that predicts how well a website will rank
• Domain Consolidation: The process of combining multiple domains into one primary domain

Conclusion

Proper domain management creates the foundation for effective keyword tracking and SEO performance monitoring. By setting up your domains correctly, you'll ensure your SEO data is organized logically and that your analysis reflects the correct website structure.

Remember that domain management is the first step in your SEO strategy. Once you've added your domains, you can proceed to create categories and add keywords to build a comprehensive SEO tracking system.