## **🔍 Overview**

Moving from SEMrush to Search Atlas is simpler than you might expect. This article explains what training resources are available, how migration works, and whether you need technical knowledge to get started. Whether you are a freelancer, consultant, or agency, this guide will help you transition with confidence.

## **📚 What Training Resources Are Available?**

Search Atlas provides a full library of onboarding and training materials to help you get up to speed quickly. These include:

- **Video walkthroughs** covering core tools such as Site Explorer, Rank Tracker, Keyword Magic, and Local SEO features
- **Step-by-step knowledge base articles** for every major feature, available at any time
- **Onboarding sessions** offered to new customers to walk through the platform and answer questions in real time
- **Tooltips and in-app guidance** built directly into the platform so you always have context while working

These resources are designed for users of all experience levels, including those who have never used Search Atlas before. No technical background is required to follow them.

## **🎓 Can I Access Training Before I Purchase?**

Some training content, including public knowledge base articles and overview videos, is accessible before you commit to a paid plan. This allows you to explore how Search Atlas works and compare it with tools you currently use, such as SEMrush, before making a decision.

For full hands-on access to the platform and guided onboarding, you will need to start a trial or subscribe to a plan. If you want to see a live demonstration first, you can request one through the chat widget inside the platform after signing up for a free trial.

## **🛠️ Do I Need Technical Knowledge to Migrate?**

No. Migration from SEMrush to Search Atlas does not require any technical knowledge. The process is designed to be straightforward for non-technical users. Here is what the typical migration involves:

1. **Export your data from SEMrush** — this includes keyword lists, tracked projects, and any reports you want to keep. SEMrush allows CSV exports from most of its tools.
2. **Import keywords and projects into Search Atlas** — you can upload keyword lists directly into tools such as Rank Tracker (Left sidebar → Keywords → Rank Tracker) and Keyword Magic (Left sidebar → Keywords → Keyword Magic) without any coding or setup.
3. **Recreate your tracked projects** — add your domains in Site Explorer (Left sidebar → Site Metrics (Site Explorer)) to begin tracking rankings, backlinks, and site performance.
4. **Set up local SEO projects if applicable** — freelancers managing local clients can add their locations under Left sidebar → GBP Projects → Overview and begin tracking citations, reviews, and posts immediately.

The entire process can typically be completed in a single session. If you run into any issues during import, the support team is available to assist.

## **💡 Tips for Freelancers Transitioning from SEMrush**

- **Start with your most active clients first** — migrate one or two projects before moving everything over so you can get comfortable with the interface.
- **Use Keyword Gap** (Left sidebar → Keywords → Keyword Gap) to immediately identify opportunities you may have missed in SEMrush.
- **Take advantage of the Local tools** if you manage local businesses — features under Left sidebar → Local → GBP Projects include Reviews, Posts, Local Citations, and a Media Library that go beyond what SEMrush offers for local SEO.
- **Bookmark key knowledge base articles** for tools you use most often so you can reference them during your first few weeks.

## **🤝 Getting Additional Help**

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.