## **🗓️ Why There May Be a Wait for 1:1 Onboarding**

Our onboarding specialists hold personalised sessions to walk you through Search Atlas in depth. During busy periods, the next available slot may be a few weeks out. The good news: you do not need to wait for that call to start getting value from your account. This guide will help you hit the ground running right away.

## **⚙️ Step 1 — Complete Your Account Setup**

Log in to your Search Atlas account and take care of the essentials first so everything is ready when your onboarding call arrives.

1. **Add your website:** From the left sidebar, go to **Home** (Hi, CSM. What will we get done today?) and click **Create Project**, then enter your domain. This unlocks site-specific tools like rank tracking, site audits, and backlink analysis.
2. **Connect Google Search Console:** From the left sidebar, go to **Site Metrics → GSC Performance** (Manage Sites / Connect GSC Account) to connect GSC and import real keyword and click data for your domain.
3. **Set your target location and language:** Configure these in your project settings to ensure keyword data is relevant to your market.
4. **Invite your team:** Go to the top-right avatar menu → **Team Members** (or navigate to **/settings**) to add colleagues so everyone has access before the onboarding session.

## **🔍 Step 2 — Explore Key Tools on Your Own**

Search Atlas is designed to be intuitive. You can start using the following tools independently — no guided session required.

- **Site Auditor:** Run a full technical SEO audit of your website to identify crawl errors, broken links, and on-page issues.
- **Keyword Research:** Use the Keyword Magic Tool or Keyword Gap to find opportunities your site can rank for.
- **Rank Tracker:** Add your target keywords to begin monitoring daily ranking changes.
- **Backlink Analyzer:** Review your current backlink profile and compare it against competitors.
- **Content Planner:** Generate a data-driven content strategy based on your niche and competitors.

## **🎓 Step 3 — Use Self-Service Learning Resources**

Our resource library lets you learn at your own pace and get up to speed before your 1:1 call.

- **Knowledge Base:** Browse articles covering every feature in Search Atlas — use the search bar at the top of this Help Center to find specific topics quickly.
- **Video Tutorials:** Short walkthrough videos are available inside the platform and on our official YouTube channel.
- **OTTO SEO Setup Guide:** If you plan to use our AI-powered SEO automation, search for the OTTO onboarding article in this Knowledge Base to configure it step by step.

## **💡 Step 4 — Prepare for Your Onboarding Call**

Getting set up early means your scheduled onboarding session becomes a strategy consultation rather than a basic walkthrough. Here is how to make it as productive as possible.

- Run a site audit and note any questions about the findings.
- Add at least 10–20 keywords to your rank tracker so you have real data to discuss.
- Write down your primary SEO goals — organic traffic growth, local rankings, content production, or link building — so your specialist can tailor the session.
- Invite all relevant team members to the call in advance.

## **⚡ Need an Earlier Onboarding Slot?**

If your business has an urgent launch deadline or you need a faster start, our team may be able to accommodate you. If you need further assistance, open the chat widget in the bottom-right corner of the platform and type **human teammate** to be connected with a member of our team.