{"id":161893,"date":"2023-06-29T20:59:52","date_gmt":"2023-06-30T01:59:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/?p=161893"},"modified":"2025-07-12T12:11:35","modified_gmt":"2025-07-12T17:11:35","slug":"keyword-monitoring","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/keyword-monitoring\/","title":{"rendered":"Keyword Monitoring in the Age of AI (2 Tools You&nbsp;Need)"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"intro-txt\">\n<p>The rules of keyword monitoring have changed. Tracking rankings and brand mentions in social media was enough when Google\u2019s blue links dominated search results. Now, with AI overviews appearing in over 16% of US searches and tools like ChatGPT reshaping how people find information, you need visibility into AI-generated responses, too.<\/p>\n<\/div><a id=\"post-161893-_8ul3y8lyqidy\"><\/a>\n<p>So today, effective keyword monitoring covers three main&nbsp;areas:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Search engine optimization (SEO)<\/strong>: Tracking your rankings for target keywords in traditional search results.<\/li>\n<li><strong>PR and social media management<\/strong>: Monitoring mentions of your brand or topics across social platforms, forums, and news&nbsp;sites.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Visibility in AI search engines and LLM-generated content<\/strong>: Ensuring your brand and products are accurately represented in AI-driven answers and summaries.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>But this doesn\u2019t necessarily mean you need another tool specifically for monitoring keywords in LLMs like ChatGPT and AI overviews. In this guide, I\u2019ll explain why Ahrefs and Mention might be all you need to track keywords effectively across every channel, including AI search.<\/p>\n<div class=\"intro-tok\" id=\"intro_tok\" style=\"display:none;\"><div class=\"intro-title\">Contents<\/div><a href=\"#\" class=\"expand-dots\"><span><\/span><span><\/span><span><\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"post-nav-link clearfix\" id=\"section1\"><a class=\"subhead-anchor\" data-tip=\"tooltip__copielink\" rel=\"#section1\"><svg width=\"19\" height=\"19\" viewBox=\"0 0 14 14\" style><g fill=\"none\" fill-rule=\"evenodd\"><path d=\"M0 0h14v14H0z\" \/><path d=\"M7.45 9.887l-1.62 1.621c-.92.92-2.418.92-3.338 0a2.364 2.364 0 0 1 0-3.339l1.62-1.62-1.273-1.272-1.62 1.62a4.161 4.161 0 1 0 5.885 5.884l1.62-1.62L7.45 9.886zM5.527 5.135L7.17 3.492c.92-.92 2.418-.92 3.339 0 .92.92.92 2.418 0 3.339L8.866 8.473l1.272 1.273 1.644-1.643A4.161 4.161 0 1 0 5.897 2.22L4.254 3.863l1.272 1.272zm-.66 3.998a.749.749 0 0 1 0-1.06l2.208-2.206a.749.749 0 1 1 1.06 1.06L5.928 9.133a.75.75 0 0 1-1.061 0z\" style \/><\/g><\/svg><\/a><div class=\"link-text\" data-anchor=\"1. Track your search and AI visibility in one place (with Ahrefs)\" data-section=\"track-search-ai-visibility-ahrefs\">\n<h2><a id=\"post-161893-_u8on8y4flnnw\"><\/a>1. Track your search and AI visibility in one place (with Ahrefs)<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<p><strong><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2048\" height=\"997\" class=\"wp-image-189765\" src=\"https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/ahrefs-homepage-1-1.jpg\" alt=\"Ahrefs homepage.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/ahrefs-homepage-1-1.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/ahrefs-homepage-1-1-680x331.jpg 680w, https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/ahrefs-homepage-1-1-768x374.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/ahrefs-homepage-1-1-1536x748.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\"><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Traditional keyword monitoring meant checking if you ranked #3 for \u201cbest project management software.\u201d Now you also need to know: Does ChatGPT mention your tool when someone asks for project management recommendations? Are you cited in Google\u2019s AI Overviews for relevant queries? Which competitor gets mentioned instead of you in AI-generated comparisons?<\/p>\n<p>This shift matters because <a href=\"https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/ai-overview-growth\/\">AI overviews have doubled since Google\u2019s March Core Update<\/a> and now appear for 16.48% of US searches (up from 7.6%). When someone searches for \u201cbest CRM for small business,\u201d they might never scroll past the AI overview that summarizes the top options, meaning that the traditional ranking position becomes less relevant than the frequency of AI mentions.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1696\" height=\"1387\" class=\"wp-image-189766\" src=\"https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/ai-overviews-have-grown-116-since-google-march-co-1.png\" alt=\"AI overviews have grown 116% since Google March Core Update. \" srcset=\"https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/ai-overviews-have-grown-116-since-google-march-co-1.png 1696w, https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/ai-overviews-have-grown-116-since-google-march-co-1-520x425.png 520w, https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/ai-overviews-have-grown-116-since-google-march-co-1-768x628.png 768w, https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/ai-overviews-have-grown-116-since-google-march-co-1-1536x1256.png 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1696px) 100vw, 1696px\"><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/ahrefs.com\">Ahrefs<\/a> now tracks both scenarios. You can monitor your #1 ranking for \u201cemail marketing tools\u201d while simultaneously tracking how often you\u2019re mentioned in AI overviews for email marketing queries.<\/p>\n<h3><a id=\"post-161893-_796me1eij7eg\"><\/a>Key use&nbsp;cases<\/h3>\n<p>Ahrefs offers five tools within the suite that help with keyword monitoring: Rank Tracker, Brand Radar, Report Builder, Site Explorer, and Alerts.<\/p>\n<div class=\"post-nav-link clearfix\" id=\"section1\"><a class=\"subhead-anchor\" data-tip=\"tooltip__copielink\" rel=\"#section1\"><svg width=\"19\" height=\"19\" viewBox=\"0 0 14 14\" style><g fill=\"none\" fill-rule=\"evenodd\"><path d=\"M0 0h14v14H0z\" \/><path d=\"M7.45 9.887l-1.62 1.621c-.92.92-2.418.92-3.338 0a2.364 2.364 0 0 1 0-3.339l1.62-1.62-1.273-1.272-1.62 1.62a4.161 4.161 0 1 0 5.885 5.884l1.62-1.62L7.45 9.886zM5.527 5.135L7.17 3.492c.92-.92 2.418-.92 3.339 0 .92.92.92 2.418 0 3.339L8.866 8.473l1.272 1.273 1.644-1.643A4.161 4.161 0 1 0 5.897 2.22L4.254 3.863l1.272 1.272zm-.66 3.998a.749.749 0 0 1 0-1.06l2.208-2.206a.749.749 0 1 1 1.06 1.06L5.928 9.133a.75.75 0 0 1-1.061 0z\" style \/><\/g><\/svg><\/a><div class=\"link-text\" data-anchor=\"Monitor your keyword rankings across locations and devices\" data-section=\"monitor-keyword-rankings\">\n<h4><a id=\"post-161893-_ymq7dy5ky9fb\"><\/a>Monitor your keyword rankings across locations and devices<\/h4>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/rank-tracker\">Ahrefs\u2019 Rank Tracker<\/a> monitors your and your competitors\u2019 keyword positions over time and shows whether your SEO efforts are paying off.<\/p>\n<p>Setup takes minutes: add your keywords, select target locations and languages, then Ahrefs starts collecting ranking data. You\u2019ll receive weekly updates by default, or switch to daily tracking for faster insights.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1604\" height=\"980\" class=\"wp-image-189767\" src=\"https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/setting-up-keywords-to-track-in-rank-tracker-1-1.png\" alt=\"Setting up keywords to track in Rank Tracker. \" srcset=\"https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/setting-up-keywords-to-track-in-rank-tracker-1-1.png 1604w, https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/setting-up-keywords-to-track-in-rank-tracker-1-1-680x415.png 680w, https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/setting-up-keywords-to-track-in-rank-tracker-1-1-768x469.png 768w, https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/setting-up-keywords-to-track-in-rank-tracker-1-1-1536x938.png 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1604px) 100vw, 1604px\"><\/p>\n<p>The dashboard shows top-level metrics like <a href=\"https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/share-of-voice\/\">share of voice<\/a>, average position, and estimated traffic from your target keywords, along with performance history charts. You can switch between mobile and desktop rankings and locations.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1517\" class=\"wp-image-189768\" src=\"https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/rank-tracker-dashboard-1-1.jpg\" alt=\"Rank Tracker dashboard. \" srcset=\"https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/rank-tracker-dashboard-1-1.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/rank-tracker-dashboard-1-1-574x425.jpg 574w, https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/rank-tracker-dashboard-1-1-768x569.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/rank-tracker-dashboard-1-1-1536x1138.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\"><\/p>\n<p>You can track your overall visibility in AI overviews for all keywords in the SERP features section.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2048\" height=\"697\" class=\"wp-image-189769\" src=\"https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/ai-overviews-visibility-chart-1-1.png\" alt=\"AI overviews visibility chart.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/ai-overviews-visibility-chart-1-1.png 2048w, https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/ai-overviews-visibility-chart-1-1-680x231.png 680w, https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/ai-overviews-visibility-chart-1-1-768x261.png 768w, https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/ai-overviews-visibility-chart-1-1-1536x523.png 1536w, https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/ai-overviews-visibility-chart-1-1-650x220.png 650w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\"><\/p>\n<p>Below, you will see a list of all your tracked keywords with regularly updated SEO&nbsp;data.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2048\" height=\"737\" class=\"wp-image-189770\" src=\"https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/list-of-tracked-keywords-chart-1-1.png\" alt=\"List of tracked keywords chart. \" srcset=\"https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/list-of-tracked-keywords-chart-1-1.png 2048w, https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/list-of-tracked-keywords-chart-1-1-680x245.png 680w, https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/list-of-tracked-keywords-chart-1-1-768x276.png 768w, https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/list-of-tracked-keywords-chart-1-1-1536x553.png 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\"><\/p>\n<p>From there, you can check particular keywords or tag your keywords to analyze them in bulk or tag keywords by topic, product line, or campaign to analyze performance in groups.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1113\" class=\"wp-image-189771\" src=\"https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/tagging-in-rank-tracker-1-1.png\" alt=\"Tagging in Rank Tracker. \" srcset=\"https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/tagging-in-rank-tracker-1-1.png 2048w, https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/tagging-in-rank-tracker-1-1-680x370.png 680w, https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/tagging-in-rank-tracker-1-1-768x417.png 768w, https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/tagging-in-rank-tracker-1-1-1536x835.png 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\"><\/p>\n<p>One of the best uses of this data is to identify content that needs refreshing. If keywords around a specific topic start declining, that\u2019s your signal to update the related page.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1281\" class=\"wp-image-189772\" src=\"https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/combining-tagging-and-filters-in-rank-tracker-1-1.jpg\" alt=\"Combining tagging and filters in Rank Tracker. \" srcset=\"https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/combining-tagging-and-filters-in-rank-tracker-1-1.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/combining-tagging-and-filters-in-rank-tracker-1-1-680x425.jpg 680w, https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/combining-tagging-and-filters-in-rank-tracker-1-1-768x480.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/combining-tagging-and-filters-in-rank-tracker-1-1-1536x961.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\"><\/p>\n<p>Finally, the competitor comparison report shows exactly how you stack up against rivals across all these metrics, revealing gaps in your <a href=\"https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/keyword-strategy\/\">keyword strategy<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1577\" class=\"wp-image-189773\" src=\"https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/competitor-data-in-ahrefs-rank-tracker-1-1.jpg\" alt=\"Competitor data in Ahrefs Rank Tracker. \" srcset=\"https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/competitor-data-in-ahrefs-rank-tracker-1-1.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/competitor-data-in-ahrefs-rank-tracker-1-1-552x425.jpg 552w, https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/competitor-data-in-ahrefs-rank-tracker-1-1-768x591.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/competitor-data-in-ahrefs-rank-tracker-1-1-1536x1183.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\"><\/p>\n<p>Other noteworthy features:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Google Search Console integration<\/strong>: Connect your GSC to use Google\u2019s data on clicks, click-through rates, and impressions more effectively.<\/li>\n<li><strong>SERP intent analysis<\/strong>: Open SERP overviews to compare different time periods and hit \u201cIdentify intents\u201d to track <a href=\"https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/search-intent-shift\/\">shifts in search intent<\/a> over time for any keyword.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Target Page Outranked Alert:<\/strong> Get notified when another page on your site ranks higher than the one you intended to rank for a specific keyword.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"post-nav-link clearfix\" id=\"section1\"><a class=\"subhead-anchor\" data-tip=\"tooltip__copielink\" rel=\"#section1\"><svg width=\"19\" height=\"19\" viewBox=\"0 0 14 14\" style><g fill=\"none\" fill-rule=\"evenodd\"><path d=\"M0 0h14v14H0z\" \/><path d=\"M7.45 9.887l-1.62 1.621c-.92.92-2.418.92-3.338 0a2.364 2.364 0 0 1 0-3.339l1.62-1.62-1.273-1.272-1.62 1.62a4.161 4.161 0 1 0 5.885 5.884l1.62-1.62L7.45 9.886zM5.527 5.135L7.17 3.492c.92-.92 2.418-.92 3.339 0 .92.92.92 2.418 0 3.339L8.866 8.473l1.272 1.273 1.644-1.643A4.161 4.161 0 1 0 5.897 2.22L4.254 3.863l1.272 1.272zm-.66 3.998a.749.749 0 0 1 0-1.06l2.208-2.206a.749.749 0 1 1 1.06 1.06L5.928 9.133a.75.75 0 0 1-1.061 0z\" style \/><\/g><\/svg><\/a><div class=\"link-text\" data-anchor=\"Spot trending keywords before your competitors do\" data-section=\"spot-trending-keywords\">\n<h4><a id=\"post-161893-_xlngpzhunshe\"><\/a>Spot trending keywords before your competitors do<\/h4>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/keywords-explorer\">Ahrefs\u2019 Keywords Explorer<\/a> now includes trending keyword detection to help you spot rising search terms before they become saturated with competition.<\/p>\n<p>Enter any topic, and navigate to the Matching terms report. You\u2019ll see keywords ranked by search volume growth over the past three months. Sort them by the growth rate (GR) columns to get the highest trending keywords on&nbsp;top.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1375\" class=\"wp-image-189774\" src=\"https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/forecast-and-growth-data-in-ahrefs-keywords-explor-1.png\" alt=\"Forecast and growth data in Ahrefs Keywords Explorer. \" srcset=\"https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/forecast-and-growth-data-in-ahrefs-keywords-explor-1.png 2048w, https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/forecast-and-growth-data-in-ahrefs-keywords-explor-1-633x425.png 633w, https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/forecast-and-growth-data-in-ahrefs-keywords-explor-1-768x516.png 768w, https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/forecast-and-growth-data-in-ahrefs-keywords-explor-1-1536x1031.png 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\"><\/p>\n<p>For each trending keyword, you get the full Keywords Explorer data set: monthly <a href=\"https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/seo\/glossary\/search-volume\">search volume<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/keyword-difficulty\">keyword difficulty<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/help.ahrefs.com\/en\/articles\/9046244-what-is-traffic-potential\">traffic potential<\/a>, and cost-per-click. This means you can quickly assess whether a trending term is worth targeting or if it\u2019s already too competitive.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1374\" height=\"746\" class=\"wp-image-189775\" src=\"https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/keyword-difficulty-and-search-volume-data-in-keywo-1.png\" alt=\"Keyword difficulty and search volume data in Keywords Explorer. \" srcset=\"https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/keyword-difficulty-and-search-volume-data-in-keywo-1.png 1374w, https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/keyword-difficulty-and-search-volume-data-in-keywo-1-680x369.png 680w, https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/keyword-difficulty-and-search-volume-data-in-keywo-1-768x417.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1374px) 100vw, 1374px\"><\/p>\n<p>Beyond basic growth metrics, you can filter by specific trend patterns and analyze a time period:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Linear growth<\/strong>: Demand increases steadily over time at a consistent rate\u2014ideal for building long-term content around stable, growing topics.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Exponential growth<\/strong>: Demand starts off slow but then surges rapidly\u2014perfect for catching viral trends early.<\/li>\n<li><strong>S-curve growth<\/strong>: Demand builds gradually, takes off quickly, then levels out as the market saturates\u2014useful for identifying trends entering their peak&nbsp;phase.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Damped growth<\/strong>: Demand spikes early but quickly loses momentum and flattens\u2014helps you avoid investing in fading trends.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1468\" height=\"880\" class=\"wp-image-189776\" src=\"https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/trend-filtering-options-1-1.png\" alt=\"Trend filtering options. \" srcset=\"https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/trend-filtering-options-1-1.png 1468w, https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/trend-filtering-options-1-1-680x408.png 680w, https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/trend-filtering-options-1-1-768x460.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1468px) 100vw, 1468px\"><\/p>\n<p>This feature is perfect for content teams who want to stay ahead of the curve. Instead of going after overused keywords, it helps you spot rising search trends so you can create content early, before the competition heats&nbsp;up.<\/p>\n<div class=\"post-nav-link clearfix\" id=\"section1\"><a class=\"subhead-anchor\" data-tip=\"tooltip__copielink\" rel=\"#section1\"><svg width=\"19\" height=\"19\" viewBox=\"0 0 14 14\" style><g fill=\"none\" fill-rule=\"evenodd\"><path d=\"M0 0h14v14H0z\" \/><path d=\"M7.45 9.887l-1.62 1.621c-.92.92-2.418.92-3.338 0a2.364 2.364 0 0 1 0-3.339l1.62-1.62-1.273-1.272-1.62 1.62a4.161 4.161 0 1 0 5.885 5.884l1.62-1.62L7.45 9.886zM5.527 5.135L7.17 3.492c.92-.92 2.418-.92 3.339 0 .92.92.92 2.418 0 3.339L8.866 8.473l1.272 1.273 1.644-1.643A4.161 4.161 0 1 0 5.897 2.22L4.254 3.863l1.272 1.272zm-.66 3.998a.749.749 0 0 1 0-1.06l2.208-2.206a.749.749 0 1 1 1.06 1.06L5.928 9.133a.75.75 0 0 1-1.061 0z\" style \/><\/g><\/svg><\/a><div class=\"link-text\" data-anchor=\"Measure how often AI answer engines mention keywords related to your brand\" data-section=\"ai-answer-engines-keyword-mentions\">\n<h4><a id=\"post-161893-_owfmg9pp813g\"><\/a>Measure how often AI answer engines mention keywords related to your&nbsp;brand<\/h4>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<p>One of Ahrefs\u2019 most significant new additions is <a href=\"https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/brand-radar\">Brand Radar<\/a>, which specifically addresses the challenge of monitoring brand visibility in AI-driven search results.<\/p>\n<p>Search is evolving beyond blue links, and keywords aren\u2019t just for Google anymore. Brand Radar helps you track which keywords trigger LLM answers about your brand, how often you\u2019re mentioned, and which competitors are winning attention in AI search. Currently supports: ChatGPT, Perplexity, Microsoft Copilot, Google\u2019s AI Overviews (Gemini coming soon).<\/p>\n<p>Let\u2019s take a look at some of Brand Radar\u2019s use&nbsp;cases.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Discover which keywords generate AI mentions of your brand. <\/strong>You\u2019ll know what your audience is actually seeing in AI overviews, so you can shape perception, catch misinformation early, and build trust at the top of the funnel.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2048\" height=\"916\" class=\"wp-image-189777\" src=\"https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/finding-keyword-mentions-in-ai-overviews-via-brand-1.png\" alt=\"Finding keyword mentions in AI Overviews via Brand Radar. \" srcset=\"https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/finding-keyword-mentions-in-ai-overviews-via-brand-1.png 2048w, https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/finding-keyword-mentions-in-ai-overviews-via-brand-1-680x304.png 680w, https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/finding-keyword-mentions-in-ai-overviews-via-brand-1-768x344.png 768w, https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/finding-keyword-mentions-in-ai-overviews-via-brand-1-1536x687.png 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\"><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1398\" class=\"wp-image-189778\" src=\"https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/sample-results-in-brand-radar-1-1.jpg\" alt=\"Sample results in Brand Radar. \" srcset=\"https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/sample-results-in-brand-radar-1-1.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/sample-results-in-brand-radar-1-1-623x425.jpg 623w, https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/sample-results-in-brand-radar-1-1-768x524.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/sample-results-in-brand-radar-1-1-1536x1049.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\"><\/p>\n<p>You\u2019ll also see a quick view of how your visibility is growing in AI-generated search summaries.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1196\" class=\"wp-image-189779\" src=\"https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/ai-overviews-mentions-line-chart-1-1.png\" alt=\"AI overviews mentions line chart. \" srcset=\"https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/ai-overviews-mentions-line-chart-1-1.png 2048w, https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/ai-overviews-mentions-line-chart-1-1-680x397.png 680w, https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/ai-overviews-mentions-line-chart-1-1-768x449.png 768w, https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/ai-overviews-mentions-line-chart-1-1-1536x897.png 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\"><\/p>\n<p><strong>Find keywords where competitors are mentioned, but you\u2019re not. <\/strong>These are missed opportunities where your content isn\u2019t considered relevant, yet. Fix that, and you gain a foothold in emerging traffic sources before they go mainstream.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1249\" class=\"wp-image-189780\" src=\"https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/find-keywords-where-competitors-are-mentioned-but-1.jpg\" alt=\"Find keywords where competitors are mentioned, but you\u2019re not using Brand Radar. \" srcset=\"https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/find-keywords-where-competitors-are-mentioned-but-1.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/find-keywords-where-competitors-are-mentioned-but-1-680x415.jpg 680w, https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/find-keywords-where-competitors-are-mentioned-but-1-768x468.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/find-keywords-where-competitors-are-mentioned-but-1-1536x937.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\"><\/p>\n<p><strong>Benchmark AI-specific keyword performance.<\/strong> Traditional SERP rankings no longer show the full picture. Knowing your share of voice in LLM chatbot (ChatGPT, Perplexity, etc.) answers helps you prioritize what drives discovery in&nbsp;2025.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1161\" class=\"wp-image-189781\" src=\"https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/benchmark-ai-specific-keyword-performance-via-bran-1.png\" alt=\"Benchmark AI-specific keyword performance via Brand Radar.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/benchmark-ai-specific-keyword-performance-via-bran-1.png 2048w, https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/benchmark-ai-specific-keyword-performance-via-bran-1-680x385.png 680w, https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/benchmark-ai-specific-keyword-performance-via-bran-1-768x435.png 768w, https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/benchmark-ai-specific-keyword-performance-via-bran-1-1536x871.png 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\"><\/p>\n<p><strong>Analyze AI entities to uncover keyword themes and product-category links. <\/strong>Learn which product categories or use cases LLMs associate with your brand, and which ones they don\u2019t yet. That\u2019s your roadmap for content and positioning.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2005\" height=\"2048\" class=\"wp-image-189782\" src=\"https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/analyze-ai-entities-to-uncover-keyword-themes-and-1.png\" alt=\"Analyze AI entities to uncover keyword themes and product-category links via Brand Radar. \" srcset=\"https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/analyze-ai-entities-to-uncover-keyword-themes-and-1.png 2005w, https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/analyze-ai-entities-to-uncover-keyword-themes-and-1-416x425.png 416w, https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/analyze-ai-entities-to-uncover-keyword-themes-and-1-768x784.png 768w, https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/analyze-ai-entities-to-uncover-keyword-themes-and-1-1504x1536.png 1504w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2005px) 100vw, 2005px\"><\/p>\n<p>Actually, brand Radar doesn\u2019t just track AI-generated answers. It lets you scan over 16B \u201cregular\u201d web pages in search of your keywords, as&nbsp;well.<\/p>\n<p>Want to see how often sports brands show up in conversations about <em>running shoes<\/em>? Or how frequently a competitor is mentioned in <em>AI tools for marketers<\/em>? Brand Radar lets you zero in on those intersections, so you can track topical relevance, not just raw volume.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1568\" height=\"1624\" class=\"wp-image-189783\" src=\"https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/looking-for-mentions-of-specific-brands-within-a-t-1.png\" alt=\"Looking for mentions of specific brands within a topic. \" srcset=\"https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/looking-for-mentions-of-specific-brands-within-a-t-1.png 1568w, https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/looking-for-mentions-of-specific-brands-within-a-t-1-410x425.png 410w, https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/looking-for-mentions-of-specific-brands-within-a-t-1-768x795.png 768w, https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/looking-for-mentions-of-specific-brands-within-a-t-1-1483x1536.png 1483w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1568px) 100vw, 1568px\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"recommendation\"><div class=\"recommendation-title\">Tip<\/div><div class=\"recommendation-content\">\n<p>Want to check unlinked mentions of your brand and products? Use another tool in the Ahrefs suite: Content Explorer. Check out the full guide on <a href=\"https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/unlinked-mentions\/\">how to turn these into backlinks<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1830\" height=\"948\" class=\"wp-image-189784\" src=\"https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/finding-unlinked-mentions-using-content-explorer-1-1.png\" alt=\"Finding unlinked mentions using Content Explorer. \" srcset=\"https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/finding-unlinked-mentions-using-content-explorer-1-1.png 1830w, https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/finding-unlinked-mentions-using-content-explorer-1-1-680x352.png 680w, https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/finding-unlinked-mentions-using-content-explorer-1-1-768x398.png 768w, https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/finding-unlinked-mentions-using-content-explorer-1-1-1536x796.png 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1830px) 100vw, 1830px\"><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"post-nav-link clearfix\" id=\"section1\"><a class=\"subhead-anchor\" data-tip=\"tooltip__copielink\" rel=\"#section1\"><svg width=\"19\" height=\"19\" viewBox=\"0 0 14 14\" style><g fill=\"none\" fill-rule=\"evenodd\"><path d=\"M0 0h14v14H0z\" \/><path d=\"M7.45 9.887l-1.62 1.621c-.92.92-2.418.92-3.338 0a2.364 2.364 0 0 1 0-3.339l1.62-1.62-1.273-1.272-1.62 1.62a4.161 4.161 0 1 0 5.885 5.884l1.62-1.62L7.45 9.886zM5.527 5.135L7.17 3.492c.92-.92 2.418-.92 3.339 0 .92.92.92 2.418 0 3.339L8.866 8.473l1.272 1.273 1.644-1.643A4.161 4.161 0 1 0 5.897 2.22L4.254 3.863l1.272 1.272zm-.66 3.998a.749.749 0 0 1 0-1.06l2.208-2.206a.749.749 0 1 1 1.06 1.06L5.928 9.133a.75.75 0 0 1-1.061 0z\" style \/><\/g><\/svg><\/a><div class=\"link-text\" data-anchor=\"Uncover competitors\u2019 keywords\" data-section=\"uncover-competitor-keywords\">\n<h4><a id=\"post-161893-_t6stekckb6mj\"><\/a>Uncover competitors\u2019 keywords<\/h4>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<p>Need some inspiration for your content strategy? Open <a href=\"https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/site-explorer\">Site Explorer<\/a>, plug in any website (for instance, your competitor), and check out the Organic Keywords report. The report will show you all the keywords they rank for, how much traffic they get, the keywords\u2019 difficulty, which page ranks for the keyword, and even some more advanced stuff like the ranking history.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1000\" class=\"wp-image-189785\" src=\"https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/looking-up-competitors-keywords-in-site-explorer-1-1.png\" alt=\"Looking up competitors' keywords in Site Explorer. \" srcset=\"https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/looking-up-competitors-keywords-in-site-explorer-1-1.png 2048w, https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/looking-up-competitors-keywords-in-site-explorer-1-1-680x332.png 680w, https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/looking-up-competitors-keywords-in-site-explorer-1-1-768x375.png 768w, https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/looking-up-competitors-keywords-in-site-explorer-1-1-1536x750.png 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\"><\/p>\n<p>One handy way to use this report is to see which keywords your competitors have started targeting recently. You can also use filters to focus on keywords you might want to rank for yourself.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1190\" class=\"wp-image-189786\" src=\"https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/finding-competitors-new-keywords-via-site-explore-1.png\" alt=\"Finding competitors' new keywords via Site Explorer. \" srcset=\"https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/finding-competitors-new-keywords-via-site-explore-1.png 2048w, https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/finding-competitors-new-keywords-via-site-explore-1-680x395.png 680w, https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/finding-competitors-new-keywords-via-site-explore-1-768x446.png 768w, https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/finding-competitors-new-keywords-via-site-explore-1-1536x893.png 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\"><\/p>\n<p>You can also check what keywords your competitors bid for and where they send their paid traffic with the Paid keywords report.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1060\" class=\"wp-image-189787\" src=\"https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/finding-competitors-paid-keywords-1-1.jpg\" alt=\"Finding competitors' paid keywords. \" srcset=\"https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/finding-competitors-paid-keywords-1-1.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/finding-competitors-paid-keywords-1-1-680x352.jpg 680w, https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/finding-competitors-paid-keywords-1-1-768x398.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/finding-competitors-paid-keywords-1-1-1536x795.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"further-reading\"><div class=\"reading-title\">Further reading<\/div><div class=\"reading-content\">\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/competitor-keywords\/\">How to Find and Use Competitor Keywords<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/ppc-keyword-research\/\">PPC Keyword Research for Google Ads: A First-Timer\u2019s Guide<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/ppc-competitive-analysis\/\">How to Do an Actually Useful PPC Competitive Analysis Using&nbsp;AI<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"post-nav-link clearfix\" id=\"section1\"><a class=\"subhead-anchor\" data-tip=\"tooltip__copielink\" rel=\"#section1\"><svg width=\"19\" height=\"19\" viewBox=\"0 0 14 14\" style><g fill=\"none\" fill-rule=\"evenodd\"><path d=\"M0 0h14v14H0z\" \/><path d=\"M7.45 9.887l-1.62 1.621c-.92.92-2.418.92-3.338 0a2.364 2.364 0 0 1 0-3.339l1.62-1.62-1.273-1.272-1.62 1.62a4.161 4.161 0 1 0 5.885 5.884l1.62-1.62L7.45 9.886zM5.527 5.135L7.17 3.492c.92-.92 2.418-.92 3.339 0 .92.92.92 2.418 0 3.339L8.866 8.473l1.272 1.273 1.644-1.643A4.161 4.161 0 1 0 5.897 2.22L4.254 3.863l1.272 1.272zm-.66 3.998a.749.749 0 0 1 0-1.06l2.208-2.206a.749.749 0 1 1 1.06 1.06L5.928 9.133a.75.75 0 0 1-1.061 0z\" style \/><\/g><\/svg><\/a><div class=\"link-text\" data-anchor=\"Set up automated, client-ready reports for your keyword data\" data-section=\"automated-client-reports\">\n<h4><a id=\"post-161893-_ay3pq3vad2op\"><\/a>Set up automated, client-ready reports for your keyword data<\/h4>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/reports\/\">Ahrefs\u2019 Report Builder<\/a> lets you create custom dashboards and automated reports using data from Site Explorer and Rank Tracker. Instead of manually pulling screenshots or exporting CSVs for client reports, you can build professional dashboards that update automatically.<\/p>\n<p>Click Create, then Add widget to start building reports from existing projects, portfolios, or custom targets. Mix and match widgets to create exactly the report you need\u2014whether it\u2019s a monthly SEO summary for executives or a detailed competitor analysis for your&nbsp;team.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1394\" class=\"wp-image-189788\" src=\"https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/report-builder-sample-report-1-1.png\" alt=\"Report Builder - sample report. \" srcset=\"https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/report-builder-sample-report-1-1.png 2048w, https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/report-builder-sample-report-1-1-624x425.png 624w, https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/report-builder-sample-report-1-1-768x523.png 768w, https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/report-builder-sample-report-1-1-1536x1046.png 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\"><\/p>\n<p>Use cases:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Client reporting<\/strong>: Combine keyword rankings, organic traffic from target keywords, and competitor keyword data into a single dashboard that updates weekly or monthly<\/li>\n<li><strong>Executive dashboards<\/strong>: Focus on keyword-driven metrics like share of voice for target keywords, keyword ranking trends, and competitive keyword positioning for C-level presentations.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Competitor monitoring<\/strong>: Track rivals\u2019 keyword gains\/losses, organic traffic from their top keywords, and backlink growth in one automated report.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Multi-location tracking<\/strong>: Compare keyword performance across different geographic markets for international keyword campaigns.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"post-nav-link clearfix\" id=\"section1\"><a class=\"subhead-anchor\" data-tip=\"tooltip__copielink\" rel=\"#section1\"><svg width=\"19\" height=\"19\" viewBox=\"0 0 14 14\" style><g fill=\"none\" fill-rule=\"evenodd\"><path d=\"M0 0h14v14H0z\" \/><path d=\"M7.45 9.887l-1.62 1.621c-.92.92-2.418.92-3.338 0a2.364 2.364 0 0 1 0-3.339l1.62-1.62-1.273-1.272-1.62 1.62a4.161 4.161 0 1 0 5.885 5.884l1.62-1.62L7.45 9.886zM5.527 5.135L7.17 3.492c.92-.92 2.418-.92 3.339 0 .92.92.92 2.418 0 3.339L8.866 8.473l1.272 1.273 1.644-1.643A4.161 4.161 0 1 0 5.897 2.22L4.254 3.863l1.272 1.272zm-.66 3.998a.749.749 0 0 1 0-1.06l2.208-2.206a.749.749 0 1 1 1.06 1.06L5.928 9.133a.75.75 0 0 1-1.061 0z\" style \/><\/g><\/svg><\/a><div class=\"link-text\" data-anchor=\"Get alerts for new keyword rankings and brand mentions\" data-section=\"keyword-alerts-and-brand-mentions\">\n<h4><a id=\"post-161893-_krauk19u45r\"><\/a>Get alerts for new keyword rankings and brand mentions<\/h4>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/alerts\">Ahrefs\u2019 Alerts<\/a> is a tool for automated email notifications. It\u2019s perfect for keyword monitoring because it allows you&nbsp;to:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Be notified when a site ranks for new keywords.<\/li>\n<li>Be notified of new content that contains a keyword or a search query.<\/li>\n<li>See new mentions of your brand and products.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>For example, you can use it to monitor the web for pages that mention your competitors but don\u2019t mention you. You can also set additional filters, such as Domain Rating and website traffic, to save you some time on link building.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1192\" height=\"1188\" class=\"wp-image-189789\" src=\"https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/setting-up-keyword-alerts-1-1.png\" alt=\"Setting up keyword alerts.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/setting-up-keyword-alerts-1-1.png 1192w, https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/setting-up-keyword-alerts-1-1-426x425.png 426w, https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/setting-up-keyword-alerts-1-1-768x765.png 768w, https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/setting-up-keyword-alerts-1-1-120x120.png 120w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1192px) 100vw, 1192px\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"post-nav-link clearfix\" id=\"section1\"><a class=\"subhead-anchor\" data-tip=\"tooltip__copielink\" rel=\"#section1\"><svg width=\"19\" height=\"19\" viewBox=\"0 0 14 14\" style><g fill=\"none\" fill-rule=\"evenodd\"><path d=\"M0 0h14v14H0z\" \/><path d=\"M7.45 9.887l-1.62 1.621c-.92.92-2.418.92-3.338 0a2.364 2.364 0 0 1 0-3.339l1.62-1.62-1.273-1.272-1.62 1.62a4.161 4.161 0 1 0 5.885 5.884l1.62-1.62L7.45 9.886zM5.527 5.135L7.17 3.492c.92-.92 2.418-.92 3.339 0 .92.92.92 2.418 0 3.339L8.866 8.473l1.272 1.273 1.644-1.643A4.161 4.161 0 1 0 5.897 2.22L4.254 3.863l1.272 1.272zm-.66 3.998a.749.749 0 0 1 0-1.06l2.208-2.206a.749.749 0 1 1 1.06 1.06L5.928 9.133a.75.75 0 0 1-1.061 0z\" style \/><\/g><\/svg><\/a><div class=\"link-text\" data-anchor=\"Ahrefs pricing\" data-section=\"ahrefs-pricing\">\n<h3><a id=\"post-161893-_iego454bq5op\"><\/a>Ahrefs pricing<\/h3>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/pricing\">Start from just $29\/month<\/a>, or unlock the full power of Ahrefs\u2014including Rank Tracker, Site Explorer, and Trending Keywords\u2014starting at $129\/month. Add Report Builder for $99\/month to create custom reports perfect for agencies and larger teams. Pay annually and save&nbsp;17%.<\/p>\n<div class=\"post-nav-link clearfix\" id=\"section1\"><a class=\"subhead-anchor\" data-tip=\"tooltip__copielink\" rel=\"#section1\"><svg width=\"19\" height=\"19\" viewBox=\"0 0 14 14\" style><g fill=\"none\" fill-rule=\"evenodd\"><path d=\"M0 0h14v14H0z\" \/><path d=\"M7.45 9.887l-1.62 1.621c-.92.92-2.418.92-3.338 0a2.364 2.364 0 0 1 0-3.339l1.62-1.62-1.273-1.272-1.62 1.62a4.161 4.161 0 1 0 5.885 5.884l1.62-1.62L7.45 9.886zM5.527 5.135L7.17 3.492c.92-.92 2.418-.92 3.339 0 .92.92.92 2.418 0 3.339L8.866 8.473l1.272 1.273 1.644-1.643A4.161 4.161 0 1 0 5.897 2.22L4.254 3.863l1.272 1.272zm-.66 3.998a.749.749 0 0 1 0-1.06l2.208-2.206a.749.749 0 1 1 1.06 1.06L5.928 9.133a.75.75 0 0 1-1.061 0z\" style \/><\/g><\/svg><\/a><div class=\"link-text\" data-anchor=\"2. Keep tabs on keyword mentions and sentiment across social media (with Mention)\" data-section=\"keyword-mentions-sentiment-social-media\">\n<h2><a id=\"post-161893-_kjgfxk90yeo8\"><\/a>2. Keep tabs on keyword mentions and sentiment across social media (with Mention)<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<p><strong><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1318\" class=\"wp-image-189790\" src=\"https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/mention-homepage-1-1.jpg\" alt=\"Mention homepage. \" srcset=\"https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/mention-homepage-1-1.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/mention-homepage-1-1-660x425.jpg 660w, https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/mention-homepage-1-1-260x166.jpg 260w, https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/mention-homepage-1-1-768x494.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/mention-homepage-1-1-1536x989.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\"><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/mention.com\">Mention<\/a> is the kind of tool you\u2019d want to use to see who talks about your brand or your competitors on social media, forums and the web in general. It\u2019s the kind of tool social media managers and PR professionals use&nbsp;daily.<\/p>\n<h3><a id=\"post-161893-_a73iyensjtet\"><\/a>Key use&nbsp;cases<\/h3>\n<p>Here are some of the ways Mention can help monitor online conversations about your keywords.<\/p>\n<div class=\"post-nav-link clearfix\" id=\"section1\"><a class=\"subhead-anchor\" data-tip=\"tooltip__copielink\" rel=\"#section1\"><svg width=\"19\" height=\"19\" viewBox=\"0 0 14 14\" style><g fill=\"none\" fill-rule=\"evenodd\"><path d=\"M0 0h14v14H0z\" \/><path d=\"M7.45 9.887l-1.62 1.621c-.92.92-2.418.92-3.338 0a2.364 2.364 0 0 1 0-3.339l1.62-1.62-1.273-1.272-1.62 1.62a4.161 4.161 0 1 0 5.885 5.884l1.62-1.62L7.45 9.886zM5.527 5.135L7.17 3.492c.92-.92 2.418-.92 3.339 0 .92.92.92 2.418 0 3.339L8.866 8.473l1.272 1.273 1.644-1.643A4.161 4.161 0 1 0 5.897 2.22L4.254 3.863l1.272 1.272zm-.66 3.998a.749.749 0 0 1 0-1.06l2.208-2.206a.749.749 0 1 1 1.06 1.06L5.928 9.133a.75.75 0 0 1-1.061 0z\" style \/><\/g><\/svg><\/a><div class=\"link-text\" data-anchor=\"Analyze keyword sentiment and trends over time\" data-section=\"keyword-sentiment-trends\">\n<h4><a id=\"post-161893-_dx4pq3t3rsr5\"><\/a>Analyze keyword sentiment and trends over&nbsp;time<\/h4>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<p>If you\u2019d like to not only see but also analyze your online mentions, Mention allows you&nbsp;to:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>See keyword popularity in&nbsp;time.<\/li>\n<li>Get a sentiment analysis.<\/li>\n<li>Get a breakdown of the sources.<\/li>\n<li>See countries where your keywords were mentioned.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>It all begins with clearly defining what you\u2019re looking for, and this tool lets you get really specific. Beyond basic search filters like AND or OR, you can even set how close certain words or phrases should appear to each&nbsp;other.<\/p>\n<p>Mention offers three types of alerts for different monitoring needs:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Basic Alert<\/strong>: Quick monitoring using simple keywords with AI-suggested additional terms<\/li>\n<li><strong>Standard Alert<\/strong>: Boolean operators through a query builder for refined results<\/li>\n<li><strong>Advanced Alert<\/strong>: Full Boolean search capability with up to 2,000 characters for complex queries.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>For example, I can set a keyword alert that reports conversations in the U.S. about Ahrefs\u2019 data where the words \u201cahrefs\u201d and \u201cdata\u201d are within six words of each&nbsp;other.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1999\" height=\"856\" class=\"wp-image-189791\" src=\"https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/setting-up-alerts-1-1.png\" alt=\"Setting up alerts.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/setting-up-alerts-1-1.png 1999w, https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/setting-up-alerts-1-1-680x291.png 680w, https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/setting-up-alerts-1-1-768x329.png 768w, https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/setting-up-alerts-1-1-1536x658.png 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1999px) 100vw, 1999px\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"post-nav-link clearfix\" id=\"section1\"><a class=\"subhead-anchor\" data-tip=\"tooltip__copielink\" rel=\"#section1\"><svg width=\"19\" height=\"19\" viewBox=\"0 0 14 14\" style><g fill=\"none\" fill-rule=\"evenodd\"><path d=\"M0 0h14v14H0z\" \/><path d=\"M7.45 9.887l-1.62 1.621c-.92.92-2.418.92-3.338 0a2.364 2.364 0 0 1 0-3.339l1.62-1.62-1.273-1.272-1.62 1.62a4.161 4.161 0 1 0 5.885 5.884l1.62-1.62L7.45 9.886zM5.527 5.135L7.17 3.492c.92-.92 2.418-.92 3.339 0 .92.92.92 2.418 0 3.339L8.866 8.473l1.272 1.273 1.644-1.643A4.161 4.161 0 1 0 5.897 2.22L4.254 3.863l1.272 1.272zm-.66 3.998a.749.749 0 0 1 0-1.06l2.208-2.206a.749.749 0 1 1 1.06 1.06L5.928 9.133a.75.75 0 0 1-1.061 0z\" style \/><\/g><\/svg><\/a><div class=\"link-text\" data-anchor=\"Compare keyword performance across brands or topics\" data-section=\"compare-keyword-performance\">\n<h4><a id=\"post-161893-_tyidnqnj6v9p\"><\/a>Compare keyword performance across brands or topics<\/h4>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<p>Mention gives you access to a massive stream of keyword data across social, news, blogs, and more, and Quick Charts are how you tap into it instantly.<\/p>\n<p>Want to see how sentiment around a product or topic has changed? Use a line chart to track sentiment over time, or switch to a radar chart for a more holistic view across platforms.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1266\" class=\"wp-image-189792\" src=\"https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/quick-chart-feature-in-mention-1-1.jpg\" alt=\"Quick chart feature in Mention. \" srcset=\"https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/quick-chart-feature-in-mention-1-1.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/quick-chart-feature-in-mention-1-1-680x420.jpg 680w, https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/quick-chart-feature-in-mention-1-1-768x475.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/quick-chart-feature-in-mention-1-1-1536x950.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\"><\/p>\n<p>But they don\u2019t stop at just positive vs negative. Mention\u2019s analysis adds nuance, letting you surface the most extreme conversations (think outrage or viral praise) with more granularity.<\/p>\n<p>You can also filter results by influencer score, helping you focus on the conversations that are most likely to move the needle.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"992\" height=\"950\" class=\"wp-image-189793\" src=\"https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/filtering-though-emotion-analysis-and-influencer-s-1.png\" alt=\"Filtering though emotion analysis and influencer score. \" srcset=\"https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/filtering-though-emotion-analysis-and-influencer-s-1.png 992w, https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/filtering-though-emotion-analysis-and-influencer-s-1-444x425.png 444w, https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/filtering-though-emotion-analysis-and-influencer-s-1-768x735.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 992px) 100vw, 992px\"><\/p>\n<p>What I especially like about Mention is the custom reports feature. You can mix and match whatever insights Mention offers and collate them into a single report.<\/p>\n<p>For instance, here you can see a comparison of \u201cApple Vision Pro\u201d and \u201cMeta Quest Pro\u201d in the sentiment and sources dimensions on one report.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1999\" height=\"1134\" class=\"wp-image-189794\" src=\"https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/custom-report-in-mention-1-1.png\" alt=\"Custom report in Mention. \" srcset=\"https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/custom-report-in-mention-1-1.png 1999w, https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/custom-report-in-mention-1-1-680x386.png 680w, https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/custom-report-in-mention-1-1-768x436.png 768w, https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/custom-report-in-mention-1-1-1536x871.png 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1999px) 100vw, 1999px\"><\/p>\n<h4><a id=\"post-161893-_5sle5jtrfvw2\"><\/a>Find influential voices driving conversations around your keywords<\/h4>\n<p>Mention has a special feature for influencer analysis that goes beyond basic mention tracking.<\/p>\n<p>You can use it to create a list of notable influencers talking about your brand, complete with their follower count, location, interests, and an influence rating out of&nbsp;100.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1069\" class=\"wp-image-189795\" src=\"https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/influencer-research-in-mention-1-1.jpg\" alt=\"Influencer research in Mention. \" srcset=\"https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/influencer-research-in-mention-1-1.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/influencer-research-in-mention-1-1-680x355.jpg 680w, https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/influencer-research-in-mention-1-1-768x401.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/influencer-research-in-mention-1-1-1536x802.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\"><\/p>\n<p>You can filter influencer reports by sentiment (showing only positive mentions), influence score, and engagement levels. This means you can quickly identify high-impact influencers who are already speaking positively about your space, making partnership conversations much more targeted and effective.<\/p>\n<div class=\"post-nav-link clearfix\" id=\"section1\"><a class=\"subhead-anchor\" data-tip=\"tooltip__copielink\" rel=\"#section1\"><svg width=\"19\" height=\"19\" viewBox=\"0 0 14 14\" style><g fill=\"none\" fill-rule=\"evenodd\"><path d=\"M0 0h14v14H0z\" \/><path d=\"M7.45 9.887l-1.62 1.621c-.92.92-2.418.92-3.338 0a2.364 2.364 0 0 1 0-3.339l1.62-1.62-1.273-1.272-1.62 1.62a4.161 4.161 0 1 0 5.885 5.884l1.62-1.62L7.45 9.886zM5.527 5.135L7.17 3.492c.92-.92 2.418-.92 3.339 0 .92.92.92 2.418 0 3.339L8.866 8.473l1.272 1.273 1.644-1.643A4.161 4.161 0 1 0 5.897 2.22L4.254 3.863l1.272 1.272zm-.66 3.998a.749.749 0 0 1 0-1.06l2.208-2.206a.749.749 0 1 1 1.06 1.06L5.928 9.133a.75.75 0 0 1-1.061 0z\" style \/><\/g><\/svg><\/a><div class=\"link-text\" data-anchor=\"Respond instantly to conversations mentioning your target keywords\" data-section=\"respond-to-keyword-mentions\">\n<h4><a id=\"post-161893-_2qq7drosklgw\"><\/a>Respond instantly to conversations mentioning your target keywords<\/h4>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<p>Social media teams will love this feature that turns monitoring into action. When you spot an interesting mention, you can assign it to another person, and they can respond right inside the app without switching between platforms.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1310\" class=\"wp-image-189796\" src=\"https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/response-assigning-in-mention-1-1.jpg\" alt=\"Response assigning in Mention. \" srcset=\"https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/response-assigning-in-mention-1-1.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/response-assigning-in-mention-1-1-664x425.jpg 664w, https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/response-assigning-in-mention-1-1-260x166.jpg 260w, https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/response-assigning-in-mention-1-1-768x491.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/response-assigning-in-mention-1-1-1536x983.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\"><\/p>\n<p>The response feature works across multiple social networks, so your team can reply to a Twitter mention, respond to a Facebook comment. This unified workflow prevents mentions from falling through the cracks and ensures consistent response times.<\/p>\n<p>Set up an integration in Zapier, and you can take advantage of response triggers for common scenarios. For example, if someone mentions a customer service issue, the platform can automatically assign it to your support team with priority tagging. For positive mentions, you might set up auto-responses that thank users while flagging potential testimonial opportunities.<\/p>\n<p>The platform tracks response times and engagement metrics, so you can measure how your community management efforts impact overall brand sentiment. You\u2019ll see if faster responses lead to better sentiment scores, helping you optimize your social media strategy based on real&nbsp;data.<\/p>\n<div class=\"post-nav-link clearfix\" id=\"section1\"><a class=\"subhead-anchor\" data-tip=\"tooltip__copielink\" rel=\"#section1\"><svg width=\"19\" height=\"19\" viewBox=\"0 0 14 14\" style><g fill=\"none\" fill-rule=\"evenodd\"><path d=\"M0 0h14v14H0z\" \/><path d=\"M7.45 9.887l-1.62 1.621c-.92.92-2.418.92-3.338 0a2.364 2.364 0 0 1 0-3.339l1.62-1.62-1.273-1.272-1.62 1.62a4.161 4.161 0 1 0 5.885 5.884l1.62-1.62L7.45 9.886zM5.527 5.135L7.17 3.492c.92-.92 2.418-.92 3.339 0 .92.92.92 2.418 0 3.339L8.866 8.473l1.272 1.273 1.644-1.643A4.161 4.161 0 1 0 5.897 2.22L4.254 3.863l1.272 1.272zm-.66 3.998a.749.749 0 0 1 0-1.06l2.208-2.206a.749.749 0 1 1 1.06 1.06L5.928 9.133a.75.75 0 0 1-1.061 0z\" style \/><\/g><\/svg><\/a><div class=\"link-text\" data-anchor=\"Mention pricing\" data-section=\"mention-pricing\">\n<h3><a id=\"post-161893-_gocck7bhtx57\"><\/a>Mention pricing<\/h3>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<p>Start with <a href=\"https:\/\/mention.com\/en\/pricing\/\">Solo at $49 \/ month<\/a> for core listening and publishing, or unlock richer analytics and extra seats on Pro for $99 \/ month. Add unlimited users plus advanced Boolean alerts on Pro Plus at $179 \/ month; massive-scale tracking (100 k + mentions and TV\/radio sources) is covered by the Company plan\u2014custom pricing, just talk to sales. Pay yearly on any tier and pocket two months free.<\/p>\n<h2><a id=\"post-161893-_jot0t4mcb96v\"><\/a>Final thoughts<\/h2>\n<p>Back in the 2023 version of this post, I recommended three tools: Ahrefs, Mention, and Glimpse. They\u2019re all still solid picks. But here\u2019s the thing\u2014Ahrefs has grown so much that you can now cover a ton of ground without juggling extra platforms.<\/p>\n<p>Between Ahrefs and Mention, you can monitor keywords across traditional search, AI-generated content, and social media, all in one streamlined setup. So it\u2019s not that Glimpse is a bad tool. It\u2019s just that, in 2025, if you\u2019re looking to simplify your stack while staying ahead of where attention is going, these two tools are probably all you&nbsp;need.<\/p>\n<p>Got questions or comments? Find me on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/mateusz-makosiewicz\/\">LinkedIn<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>So today, effective keyword monitoring covers three main&nbsp;areas: Search engine optimization (SEO): Tracking your rankings for target keywords in traditional search results. PR and social media management: Monitoring mentions of your brand or topics across social platforms, forums, and news&nbsp;sites.<span class=\"ellipsis\">\u2026<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"read-more\">Read more \u203a<\/div>\n<p><!-- end of .read-more --><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":159,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"wp_typography_post_enhancements_disabled":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[390,335],"tags":[],"coauthors":[412],"class_list":["post-161893","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-marketing","category-general-seo","odd"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.2 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Keyword Monitoring in the Age of AI (2 Tools You Need)<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"We share the two keyword monitoring tools you\u2019ll need to do SEO, AEO\/GEO 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