seo-rank-tracker
Installation
SKILL.md
seo-rank-tracker — Keyword Ranking Monitoring
Ranking Data Sources
Primary Sources
| Source | Data Type | Pros | Cons |
|---|---|---|---|
| GSC Search Performance | Avg position (impressions-weighted) | Free, real data, query-level | Averaged, 2-day delay, sampled |
| CrUX + GSC combined | Position + performance correlation | Links CWV to rankings | Requires both APIs |
| Third-party SERP APIs | Exact position, SERP features | Real-time, geo-specific | Paid, rate-limited |
| Manual spot checks | Visual SERP inspection | Accurate, sees full context | Doesn't scale |
GSC Position Data Caveats
- Position is impressions-weighted average — a page ranking #3 for 100 impressions and #50 for 10 impressions shows as ~7.3
- Data is 2 days delayed (hourly granularity available via API since Dec 2025)
- Positions are sampled for high-volume queries
- Filter by
deviceto see mobile vs desktop separately - Filter by
countryfor geo-specific rankings