How to Use Ahrefs
Learn practical ways to use Ahrefs' SEO tools and reports to improve SEO.
Who is this course for?
Ahrefs users
SEOs
Digital marketers
This course is geared towards new and existing users of Ahrefs. However, anyone who is interested in SEO will still be able to learn different tactics to improve their Google rankings and get more search traffic.
63 lessons
In 13 modules
3h 18m
Total length
No sign-up required, and absolutely free of charge
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Turn your Ahrefs knowledge into a tangible asset that opens doors to better roles, bigger clients, and lasting marketing success.
What you’ll learn
How to analyze yours and your competitors’ websites with Site Explorer
How to increase your AI visibility in LLMs with Brand Radar
How to master keyword research with Keywords Explorer
How to improve your on-page and technical SEO with Site Audit
How to track and improve your Google rankings with Rank Tracker
How to find untapped keyword and link building opportunities with Content Explorer
Course breakdown
Module 2. Ahrefs SEO metrics
Overview
4:50
Backlink metrics
8:21
Keyword and search traffic metrics
8:59
Module 3. Exploring your Ahrefs account
Navigating Ahrefs
3:40
How to add your first project
4:13
How to add and use portfolios
3:06
Module 4. Dashboard
Overview
2:43
Module 5. Site Explorer
Introduction to Site Explorer
3:13
Overview
5:11
Page Inspect
1:01
Site Structure
2:07
Calendar
1:58
Backlinks
3:31
Broken backlinks
1:04
Referring domains
1:47
Anchors
1:50
Internal backlinks
1:41
Organic keywords
2:24
Organic competitors
3:00
Top pages
Paid keywords
1:33
Ads
2:05
Paid pages
1:53
Best by links
1:44
Linked domains
2:48
Outgoing anchors
2:42
Outgoing links
2:45
Module 6. Keywords Explorer
Introduction to Keywords Explorer
2:05
Overview
9:11
Ads History
1:37
Matching terms
7:34
Related terms
3:09
Search suggestions
1:53
Traffic share by domains
2:32
Traffic share by pages
2:04
Module 7. Site Audit
Introduction to Site Audit
3:10
Overview
3:02
Page explorer
6:53
Page explorer: Advanced filters
12:05
Link opportunities
2:07
Link Explorer
2:06
Structure Explorer
0:52
Module 8. Rank Tracker
Overview
4:23
Tags
0:49
Pages report
1:13
Grossing (Ranking history)
1:04
Metrics
0:51
Competitors: Overview
2:05
Competitors: Tags
1:11
Competitors: Traffic Share
1:21
Module 12. Toolbar
Overview
4:03
Module 13. Traffic Analytics
Overview
Course by
Andrei Țiț
Andrei Țiț is a product marketer at Ahrefs. He develops content to help you make the most out of Ahrefs.
Sam Oh
Sam Oh is VP of Marketing at Ahrefs. He incorporates his commitment to education and love for entrepreneurship into actionable and easy-to-digest tutorials.
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