Welcome to Outrank! Your dashboard is the central hub for managing your SEO strategy, generating high-quality content, and monitoring your site's performance. This guide will walk you through the interface so you can get oriented and start growing your organic traffic.

Navigation Overview

The Outrank interface is designed to be intuitive, with a persistent sidebar for navigation and a top bar for quick actions and account management.

The Sidebar

Located on the left side of your screen, the sidebar is your primary way to move between different sections of the app. Depending on your organization's settings, you will see the following main categories:

• Content Planner: Schedule and automate your content generation.

• Content History: View, edit, and manage all your generated articles.

• SEO Tools: Access advanced tools like the Keyword Researcher and Backlink Exchange.

• Integrations: Connect your CMS (like WordPress or Shopify) to automate publishing.

The Top Bar

The top bar provides quick access to essential functions:

• Organization Switcher: If you manage multiple websites or brands, use this dropdown to switch between them.

• Create Article: A quick-action button to start generating a new article immediately.

• User Profile: Access your profile settings, billing information, and logout options.

Main Sections

Dashboard (Home)

When you first log in, you'll land on the main Dashboard. This page provides a high-level overview of your SEO performance and usage. You'll find stat cards showing key metrics like Domain Rating, Organic Traffic, and Total Keywords, as well as usage indicators for your current plan's SEO tools.

Content Planner (Scheduler)

The Content Planner (found at /dashboard/scheduler) is where you manage your automated content strategy. You can visualize your upcoming scheduled articles in a calendar or list view. This section allows you to set the frequency of article generation and specify target keywords for future posts.

Content History (Articles)

The Content History section (found at /dashboard/articles) is a comprehensive table of all the articles you've generated. Here you can:

• Monitor Status: See if an article is a draft, published, or scheduled.

• SEO Metrics: View the target keyword, search volume, and SEO difficulty for each piece of content.

• Bulk Actions: Select multiple articles to delete or export them to Excel.

• Edit & View: Click on any article row to open the editor and make final adjustments before publishing.

Keyword Researcher (Keywords)

The Keyword Researcher (found at /dashboard/keywords) helps you find the best opportunities for new content. Simply select your target country, enter a seed keyword, and click "Generate Keywords." The system will provide a list of related terms along with their search volume and difficulty metrics.

Backlink Exchange (Backlinks)

The Backlink Exchange (found at /dashboard/backlinks) allows you to monitor the backlinks earned through our automated network. You can track your total backlinks, unique sources, and the Domain Rating (DR) of the sites linking to you.

Getting Oriented: Quick Tips

• Check your usage: Keep an eye on your dashboard stat cards to see how many SEO tool credits you have left for the month.

• Connect your CMS: Head to the Integrations section early on to connect your website. This makes publishing your generated articles a one-click process.

• Use the Search: In the Content History section, use the search bar to quickly find specific articles by title or keyword.

Ready to start? Head over to the Content Planner to set up your first automated schedule!