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SEO Analytics

You can't improve what you don't measure. Learn how to track, analyze, and report on your SEO performance with the right tools and metrics.

SEO analytics helps you understand what's working, what isn't, and where to focus your efforts. By tracking the right metrics with the right tools, you can make data-driven decisions that improve your search performance over time.

Essential SEO Analytics Tools

Google Search Console

Free tool to monitor search performance, indexing status, and technical issues.

Search performance dataIndex coverage reportsCore Web VitalsManual actions & security

Google Analytics 4

Track user behavior, traffic sources, conversions, and engagement metrics.

Traffic analysisUser behavior flowConversion trackingAudience insights

Ahrefs / SEMrush

Comprehensive SEO platforms for keyword research, competitor analysis, and backlink monitoring.

Keyword trackingBacklink analysisCompetitor researchSite audits

Screaming Frog

Technical SEO crawler for auditing websites and identifying issues.

Site crawlingBroken link detectionRedirect chainsDuplicate content

Key SEO Metrics to Track

Focus on these metric categories to get a complete picture of your SEO performance.

Organic Visibility

Your website's presence in search results for relevant keywords.

  • Impressions
  • Average position
  • Keyword rankings
  • SERP features

Organic Traffic

Visitors coming from unpaid search results.

  • Sessions
  • Users
  • Pages per session
  • Traffic by landing page

Engagement & Quality

How users interact with your content once they arrive.

  • Bounce rate
  • Time on page
  • Scroll depth
  • Pages per session

Conversions

Actions that matter to your business.

  • Goal completions
  • Conversion rate
  • Revenue (e-commerce)
  • Lead generation

Technical Health

Site performance and crawlability metrics.

  • Core Web Vitals
  • Crawl errors
  • Index coverage
  • Page speed scores

Search Performance

How you appear and perform in search results.

  • Click-through rate (CTR)
  • Impressions
  • Position changes
  • Query distribution

SEO Reporting Best Practices

Set Clear Goals

Define what success looks like before tracking. Are you focused on traffic, leads, or revenue?

Track Consistently

Monitor metrics weekly or monthly. Consistent tracking reveals trends and seasonality.

Segment Your Data

Break down data by page type, device, location, and traffic source for deeper insights.

Compare Periods

Always compare to previous periods (month-over-month, year-over-year) for context.

Focus on Trends

Don't obsess over daily fluctuations. Look for patterns over weeks and months.

Connect to Revenue

Ultimately, tie SEO metrics to business outcomes: leads, sales, and revenue.

Sample SEO KPI Dashboard

Here's what a typical monthly SEO report might track:

MetricThis MonthLast MonthChange
Organic Sessions12,45011,200+11.2%
Keyword Rankings (Top 10)145132+9.8%
Organic Conversions8976+17.1%
Average Position18.321.7+15.7%
Referring Domains234218+7.3%