Dashboard Walkthrough
After logging in, you'll land on the My Projects page — your central hub in SearchVector. The dashboard is organized around a powerful left sidebar that gives you access to 14 major sections: Search, Competitors, SEO AI Tools, Keyword Tools, Google Ads, Apple Ads, On-Page SEO, YouTube, Social, Beta, Google My Business, Team, and Account.
This guide walks you through every section so you know exactly where to find what you need.
Top Navigation Bar
The top bar is always visible and contains:
| Element | Description |
|---|---|
| SearchVector Logo | Click to return to My Projects |
| URL Input Bar | Enter any website URL to quickly add it as a project or look up stats |
| Theme Toggle | Switch between dark mode and light mode |
| Notifications Bell | View alerts, rank changes, and system notifications |
| Profile Avatar | Access your account settings and logout |
My Projects (Home)
This is your landing page after login. It shows all your projects with key metrics at a glance:
- Project card — each project displays the domain name, URL, and a DEMO/LIVE badge
- Quick stats — Backlinks, Organic Traffic, Keywords, Clicks, Impressions, CTR, Avg Position
- "+ Add Your First Project" button — create a new project by entering a website URL in the top bar
- Project filters — filter by All Projects, My Projects, or Shared Projects
- Search projects — search bar to quickly find a specific project
The URL input bar at the top of the page doubles as a quick project creator. Just paste any website URL and hit search to instantly see stats and add it as a project.
Sidebar Sections
SEARCH
The Search section contains your core Google search monitoring tools.
| Tool | What It Does |
|---|---|
| Live SERP Rank Tracker | Track your keyword rankings in real-time across Google. See daily position changes, SERP features, and competitor comparisons. |
| GSC Insights | Deep analytics from your connected Google Search Console. View queries, pages, clicks, impressions, CTR, and average position with advanced filtering. |
| GSC Index Status Checker | Monitor which of your pages Google has indexed, excluded, or flagged with errors. Track index coverage over time. |
| Google Indexing Request | Request Google to re-crawl and index specific URLs. Useful after publishing new content or fixing issues. |
| Google Analytics | View Google Analytics data alongside your SEO metrics for a unified performance picture. |
GSC Insights, GSC Index Status Checker, and Google Analytics require you to connect your Google account via Account → Integrations first.
COMPETITORS
Analyze your competition and find keyword opportunities they're ranking for that you're missing.
| Tool | What It Does |
|---|---|
| Keyword Gap Analysis | Compare your domain against a competitor to find keywords they rank for that you don't. Discover untapped opportunities. |
| Multi Keyword Gap Analysis | Compare your domain against multiple competitors simultaneously. See the full competitive landscape for any keyword set. |
| Competitor Finder | Enter your domain and discover who your real search competitors are based on shared keyword rankings. |
SEO AI TOOLS
AI-powered tools to help you optimize your on-page SEO elements.
| Tool | What It Does |
|---|---|
| AI Title/Meta Generator | Automatically generate optimized title tags and meta descriptions using AI. Input your page URL or content and get SEO-friendly suggestions. |
| Manual Title Changer | Manually craft and preview title tag changes. See how they'll appear in Google search results before implementing. |
KEYWORD TOOLS
Research and organize keywords for your SEO strategy.
| Tool | What It Does |
|---|---|
| Keyword Research | Find keyword ideas across 5 platforms — Google, YouTube, Amazon, Play Store, and App Store. Get search volume, CPC, and difficulty data. |
| Keyword Clusters | Automatically group related keywords into topical clusters. Helps you plan content around topic authority rather than individual keywords. |
GOOGLE ADS
Monitor and optimize your Google Ads campaigns from within SearchVector.
| Tool | What It Does |
|---|---|
| Campaign Overview | See all your Google Ads campaigns in one dashboard — status, impressions, clicks, conversions, and ROAS at a glance. |
| Campaign Insights | Deep-dive into individual campaign performance with trend analysis, budget pacing, and optimization recommendations. |
| Google Search Ads Insights | Analyze search ad performance specifically — keyword bids, quality scores, ad copy performance, and search term reports. |
GAQL <> GSC | Cross-reference Google Ads Query Language data with Google Search Console data. Find where your paid and organic efforts overlap or leave gaps. |
Google Ads tools require connecting your Google Ads account via Account → Integrations.
APPLE ADS
Track and manage your Apple Search Ads campaigns for App Store marketing.
| Tool | What It Does |
|---|---|
| Performance Report | View comprehensive Apple Search Ads performance — keyword-level conversions, cost-per-install, ROAS, and historical trends that Apple's native dashboard doesn't show. |
| ASA Campaign Creator | Create and configure new Apple Search Ads campaigns directly from SearchVector with guided setup. |
Apple Ads tools require connecting your Apple Search Ads account via Account → Integrations.
ON-PAGE SEO
Tools for optimizing individual pages on your website.
| Tool | What It Does |
|---|---|
| Title & Meta Analyzer | Check title tags and meta descriptions for any URL. See character lengths, SERP preview, and get optimization recommendations. |
| Title Optimizer | Get AI-powered suggestions to improve your title tags for better CTR and rankings. |
| Sitemap Analyzer | Analyze your XML sitemap for errors, broken links, redirect chains, and optimization opportunities. |
| CWV Analytics | Monitor Core Web Vitals (LCP, FID/INP, CLS) for your pages. Track performance scores and get improvement suggestions. |
YOUTUBE
Tools for YouTube SEO and channel optimization.
| Tool | What It Does |
|---|---|
| YouTube Hashtag Generator | Generate optimized hashtags for your YouTube videos based on your content topic and target keywords. |
| YouTube Video Analyzer | Analyze any YouTube video's SEO — title, description, tags, engagement metrics, and optimization score. |
| YouTube Channel Audit | Get a comprehensive audit of any YouTube channel — subscriber data, top videos, keywords, and content strategy insights. |
SOCIAL
Social media optimization tools.
| Tool | What It Does |
|---|---|
| Social Optimization | Optimize your content for social media sharing — preview how your pages look when shared on Facebook, Twitter/X, LinkedIn, and other platforms. Check Open Graph and Twitter Card meta tags. |
BETA
Experimental features currently in testing. These may change or be promoted to main sections.
| Tool | What It Does |
|---|---|
| Topic Gap Analysis | Identify content topics your competitors cover that you haven't addressed yet. Plan your content calendar around topic gaps. |
| GSC Seasonality Analysis | Analyze seasonal patterns in your Google Search Console data. Understand when your keywords peak and plan content accordingly. |
| Bulk Volume Lookup | Look up search volume for a large list of keywords at once. Upload a CSV or paste keywords in bulk. |
| Keyword Research with GSC | Combine keyword research with your actual GSC data to find keywords you're already getting impressions for but not ranking well. |
Beta features are experimental and may be updated, changed, or removed. Use them to get early access to new capabilities, but don't rely on them for critical workflows yet.
GOOGLE MY BUSINESS
Tools for local SEO and Google Business Profile management.
| Tool | What It Does |
|---|---|
| GMB Insights & Reviews | View Google My Business performance data — search appearances, customer actions, review monitoring, and local ranking insights. |
TEAM
Manage your team and collaboration settings.
| Tool | What It Does |
|---|---|
| Team Members | Invite team members, assign roles, manage permissions, and see team activity. Share projects and collaborate on SEO tasks. |
ACCOUNT
Manage your account settings, billing, and integrations.
| Item | What It Does |
|---|---|
| Integrations | Connect and manage Google Search Console, Google Ads, Apple Search Ads, Google Analytics, and other services. |
| Billing | View your current plan, payment history, and manage your subscription. |
| Pricing | Compare plans and upgrade/downgrade your subscription. |
| Credits History | See a detailed log of how your credits have been used — what action, when, and how many credits consumed. |
| API Token | Generate and manage API tokens for programmatic access to SearchVector data. |
Quick Reference: Finding the Right Tool
Use this table to quickly find the right tool for your task:
| I want to... | Go to |
|---|---|
| Track my Google rankings | Search → Live SERP Rank Tracker |
| See my search traffic data | Search → GSC Insights |
| Check if my pages are indexed | Search → GSC Index Status Checker |
| Request Google to index a page | Search → Google Indexing Request |
| Find keywords my competitors rank for | Competitors → Keyword Gap Analysis |
| Discover who my competitors are | Competitors → Competitor Finder |
| Generate SEO titles with AI | SEO AI Tools → AI Title/Meta Generator |
| Research new keywords | Keyword Tools → Keyword Research |
| Group keywords by topic | Keyword Tools → Keyword Clusters |
| Monitor my Google Ads | Google Ads → Campaign Overview |
| Track Apple Search Ads performance | Apple Ads → Performance Report |
| Check my page titles and meta tags | On-Page SEO → Title & Meta Analyzer |
| Analyze my sitemap | On-Page SEO → Sitemap Analyzer |
| Monitor Core Web Vitals | On-Page SEO → CWV Analytics |
| Generate YouTube hashtags | YouTube → YouTube Hashtag Generator |
| Audit a YouTube channel | YouTube → YouTube Channel Audit |
| Optimize social media sharing | Social → Social Optimization |
| Find seasonal keyword trends | Beta → GSC Seasonality Analysis |
| Manage team members | Team → Team Members |
| Connect Google Search Console | Account → Integrations |
| View my credit usage | Account → Credits History |
| Get an API token | Account → API Token |
Top Navigation Items
In addition to the left sidebar, the top navigation bar includes quick access to:
- What's New — see the latest SearchVector feature updates and announcements
- Book SearchVector Demo — schedule a live demo with the SearchVector team
- API Docs — access the API documentation for developers
Search Tools Bar
At the top of the sidebar, you'll also find:
- Search tools... — search bar to quickly find any tool by name
Use the "Search tools..." bar at the top of the sidebar to jump to any tool instantly. Just start typing the tool name and click the result.
What's Next?
Now that you know your way around the dashboard:
- Set up your first project — add your website and start tracking
- Connect your integrations — link GSC, Google Ads, or Apple Ads
- Start keyword research — find keywords to target
- Run a site audit — check your technical SEO health