Module: Initial SEO Tools Setup

Owned by Kyle Sharrer
Last updated: May 03, 2024 by Grant Gooch
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Follow the instructions to correctly set up some of the essential SEO tools we use complete routine objectives for clients.

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What is AccuRanker?

AccuRanker is a platform for tracking and monitoring in-depth keyword performance for clients. This level of data offers insight into organic traffic, search interest, rankings, and more. You will utilize this tool daily to make informed decisions on your client campaigns.

How to Access

To begin, the Trainer or Team Lead will add you as an approved member so you may be granted full access to all account information within AccuRanker. From there, you will need to log into AccuRanker in order to find client accounts. You will sign in with your Microsoft account by clicking their logo and using the same credentials you use to log into your computer. Lastly, you will be taken to the campaigns dashboard where you can select any of your client accounts:

Navigating and Understanding Accuranker

You will be navigating AccuRanker further in the later modules. Therefore, you do not need to explore the platform in this step.

Knowledge Check

If you are able to log in successfully, reach out the to Trainer to schedule a knowledge check. It is important that this tool is set up correctly, so further verification is needed to ensure seamless access.

 

What is Notepad++?

Dealer Spike Only

Notepad++ is a tool that is Dealer Spike-specific, due to platform coding and formatting.

Notepad++ is a source code editor tool for examining website coding for client websites. Dealer Spike SEO Specialists utilize this tool to alter, remove, and/or replace lines of code or URLs as it relates to SEO functionality.

One crucial feature of Notepad++ is called the FTP window. This allows SEO Specialists to access client folders within Notepad++ to modify, replace, or remove certain lines of code of the website.

How to Access

Follow the LMS Course instructions to correctly set up the FTP window in Notepad++:

Important Note

When you test the “Live” connection, please note that the folders under under Live are currently different than what is displayed in the LMS Course.

Knowledge Check

When you have completed the LMS Course, reach out the to Trainer to schedule a knowledge check. It is important to set this tool up correctly, so further verification is needed to ensure seamless access.