🔍 Projects vs. Sites: What's the Difference?
Before adding more capacity to your account, it helps to understand two key terms used in Search Atlas:
- Sites — A site is any domain or URL you want to track and analyse. Sites are managed under Site Metrics (Site Explorer) in the left sidebar (navigate to Left sidebar → Site Metrics (Site Explorer)). Each site you add consumes one site slot from your plan's allowance.
- Projects — A project is a workspace that groups local SEO and Google Business Profile (GBP) activity for a specific location or client. Projects are managed under Local in the left sidebar (navigate to Left sidebar → Local (lands on GBP Projects)). Each project you create consumes one project slot from your plan's allowance.
In short: sites are for website-level SEO tracking, and projects are for local SEO management. They are separate resources with separate limits, so adding a new site does not use up a project slot, and vice versa.
📊 Check Your Current Usage and Limits
Before purchasing additional capacity, check how many sites and projects you are currently using:
- Navigate to Left sidebar → Site Metrics (Site Explorer) to see your list of tracked sites and the number of slots used.
- Navigate to Left sidebar → Local (lands on GBP Projects) to see your active projects and usage.
- Review your plan limits in your account billing or settings area to confirm how many slots remain.
If you have available slots, you can add a new site or project right away at no extra cost. If all slots are used, you will need to upgrade your plan or purchase additional capacity.
➕ How to Add a New Site
- Go to Left sidebar → Site Metrics (Site Explorer).
- Click the Add Site button (usually displayed at the top-right of the site list).
- Enter the domain or URL you want to track.
- Follow the on-screen prompts to complete setup.
Once added, the site will appear in your Site Explorer list and you can begin using tools such as Rank Tracker, Keyword Magic, and Keyword Gap for that domain.
➕ How to Add a New Project
- Go to Left sidebar → Local (lands on GBP Projects).
- Click the Add Project or New Project button.
- Enter the business name, location details, and connect your Google Business Profile if required.
- Complete the setup steps and your new project will appear in your Local dashboard.
From within the project you can access Overview, Posts, Reviews, Local Citations, Media Library, and My Tasks for that location.
🛒 How to Purchase Additional Capacity
If you have used all available site or project slots on your current plan, you have two options:
- Upgrade your plan — Move to a higher-tier plan that includes more site and project slots. Visit your account billing settings to compare plan options and upgrade.
- Purchase add-ons — Some plans allow you to purchase extra site or project slots individually without changing your base plan. Check your billing settings to see if add-ons are available for your account.
Changes to your plan or add-ons take effect immediately, so you can start adding new sites or projects right after completing your purchase.
💡 Tips and Common Questions
- Can I reuse a slot? Yes. If you remove an existing site or project, that slot becomes available and you can use it for a new one. Keep in mind that removing a site or project will delete its associated data and history.
- Do sites and projects share the same slots? No. Site slots and project slots are counted separately. Using up your site slots does not affect your project slots, and the other way around.
- Can one domain have both a site and a project? Yes. You may want to track a domain under Site Explorer for keyword and ranking data while also managing its local presence under a Local project. These are independent of each other.
🆘 Need More 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.