Onboarding

⏸️ Can I Turn Off Content Genius for One Project?

⏸️ Is There an On/Off Switch per Project? No. Content Genius doesn't have a setting to turn it off for a single project, and it doesn't need one: it only creates content when you generate an article yourself. It doesn't run on a schedule or in the background. 🔌 Stop Articles From Uploading to WordPress Automatically If articles are appearing in WordPress without you publishing them, check the WordPress auto-upload setting. It's set in your Brand Vault, in the content settings for WordPress, not in the Content Genius project. 1. Open the Brand Vault connected to your site. 2. Open its content settings and find the WordPress section. 3. Turn off automatic upload to WordPress, then save. After that, finished articles stay in Content Genius until you publish them. ⚙️ What the Project Settings Control Content Genius project settings control how articles are written, such as tone of voice, language and point of view. They don't pause or disable Content Genius. 🤖 Looking for OTTO Autopilot? Automatic, ongoing optimization is part of OTTO SEO, not Content Genius. If changes are appearing on your site on their own, check the OTTO project for that site. 🙋 Need More Help? Open the chat widget and type human teammate.

🗺️ Sitemap Tool, Content Genius, and robots.txt Setup

🗺️ Where to Find the Search Atlas Sitemap Tool Search Atlas includes a built-in sitemap generation tool — you do not need a third-party plugin such as Yoast or Rank Math to create your sitemap. The tool is available directly inside the platform. 1. Log in to your Search Atlas account. 2. In the left sidebar, click Site Metrics. 3. Select your target site from the site list. 4. Look for the Sitemap option within the Site Metrics section for your property. If you do not see the Sitemap option, confirm that a site has been added and verified under your account. Only verified properties expose the full set of site tools. ⚙️ How to Generate or Regenerate Your Sitemap 1. Navigate to Site Metrics in the left sidebar and open your site. 2. Open the Sitemap tool. 3. Click Generate Sitemap (or Regenerate if one already exists). 4. Wait for the process to complete — generation time depends on the size of your site. 5. Copy the sitemap URL provided, then submit it to Google Search Console under Sitemaps to ensure Google crawls it promptly. The output is a standard XML sitemap that lists your URLs with their last-modified dates, change frequency, and priority values — fully compatible with Google, Bing, and other search engines. 🚨 Troubleshooting: Google Reads HTML Instead of XML If Google Search Console reports that your sitemap is being read as HTML rather than XML, the sitemap file is likely being intercepted by your hosting environment before it reaches the crawler. This is common on sites hosted behind Cloudflare or Hostinger. Steps to resolve this: - Cloudflare users: Log in to Cloudflare, go to Rules → Page Rules (or Cache Rules), and add a rule to bypass cache for the URL pattern yoursite.com/sitemap*.xml. This prevents Cloudflare from serving a cached HTML version of the page. - Hostinger users: In hPanel, navigate to Hosting → Manage → Cache Manager and clear the full cache. Then add an exclusion for /sitemap.xml so it is never cached as HTML. - All hosts: Open your sitemap URL directly in a browser and view the page source. If you see standard HTML markup instead of XML tags beginning with <?xml, a caching or redirect layer is intercepting the file. Contact your host to exclude the sitemap path from caching rules. - Ensure the sitemap URL does not redirect through a page that loads your site theme before serving the file. 🤖 How to Edit Your robots.txt File Your robots.txt file controls which parts of your site search engine crawlers can access. It must reference your sitemap correctly to support discovery. To edit robots.txt on WordPress: 1. Log in to your WordPress admin panel. 2. Go to Settings → Reading and confirm Search engine visibility is not blocked. 3. Use the Search Atlas Content Genius WordPress plugin (see next section) or access your site files via FTP/hosting file manager. 4. Open or create robots.txt in your site root directory. 5. Add the following line at the bottom, replacing the URL with your actual sitemap address: Sitemap: https://yoursite.com/sitemap.xml 6. Save the file and verify it is accessible at https://yoursite.com/robots.txt in your browser. Avoid blocking /wp-admin/ paths unnecessarily, and never block CSS or JS files that Google needs to render your pages. 🔌 How to Connect Content Genius to Your WordPress Blog Content Genius is the Search Atlas AI writing assistant. Connecting it to WordPress lets you publish optimised content directly from the platform. 1. In the left sidebar, click Content to expand the section. 2. Open Content → Content Genius (page title: "What are we writing today?") at /content/seo-content-assistant. 3. Inside the editor, locate the WordPress Integration or Publish option (top-right area of the editor toolbar). 4. Click Connect WordPress and enter your WordPress site URL. 5. Install the Search Atlas plugin on your WordPress site by uploading the plugin .zip provided by Search Atlas in WordPress → Plugins → Add New → Upload Plugin, then activate it. 6. Copy the API key displayed in Search Atlas and paste it into the plugin settings inside WordPress under Settings → Search Atlas. 7. Return to Search Atlas and click Verify Connection. A success message confirms the integration is live. Once connected, you can draft content inside the SEO Content Assistant and publish or save it as a draft directly to your WordPress blog without leaving Search Atlas. 📋 Understanding Google Instant Indexing and Plan Limits Google Instant Indexing (also called Indexing API or One-Click Indexing) is a premium feature that is not included on all Search Atlas plans. It allows you to request immediate indexing of a URL through the Google Indexing API rather than waiting for Googlebot to crawl it organically. - Check your current plan by going to your Avatar (top-right) → Billing → Plans & Top-ups to see which features are included. - If Instant Indexing is not shown in your dashboard, it means your current plan does not include it. - To unlock this feature, upgrade your plan from the Billing section or speak with our team about the right plan for your needs. - As an alternative, you can manually submit URLs for indexing through Google Search Console → URL Inspection → Request Indexing at no cost. 💬 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.

🧠 Content Genius

📌 Current Tool Availability AI Content Templates, Meta Tag Generator, and Content Rewriter were removed from the current Search Atlas navigation. This article covers the current Content Genius workflows; use the tools visible in your account rather than older saved links or instructions for those retired interfaces. 🧠 Content Genius Content Genius is an AI-powered SEO text editor that simplifies content creation and optimization. It combines keyword research, SERP analysis, and NLP-driven suggestions in one platform, making it easier to create SEO-optimized articles that rank higher and drive more traffic. This tool is ideal for SEOs, content writers, and bloggers who want to streamline their workflow and produce high-quality content with less effort. 📊 Content Genius Quotas Quotas for Content Genius reset every month. Each action deducts from specific quotas as outlined below. Quota Breakdown: - Write it yourself → Yes → 1 written article = 1 Article Quota + 1 Target Keyword Quota (per keyword selected) - Write an article → Yes → 1 complete AI article = 3 AI Premium Quotas + 1 Article Quota + 1 Target Keyword Quota (per keyword selected) - Write with AI in Bulk → Yes → Each AI-generated article = 3 AI Premium Quotas + 1 Article Quota + 1 Target Keyword Quota (per keyword selected) 💡 Important Note: When generating AI content with multiple keywords, each keyword selected deducts from your Target Keywords Quota. Example: Selecting 3 keywords = 3 Target Keyword Quotas used. 🧠 About AI Quotas Search Atlas uses two types of AI quotas: AI Premium Quotas and Regular AI Quotas. Each type is consumed by different tools depending on the length and complexity of the content being generated. AI Premium Quotas: - Content Genius → 3 units per AI article generation - Standalone Topical Map → 3 units for initial topical map creation + 3 units per each article generated from the map Regular AI Quotas: - Content Outline in the AI Writer - Terms Insertion in Content Genius - Links Insertion in Content Genius - Content Ideas tool - Meta Generator tool - Company Global Background in AI Writer - AI Templates 📊 Summary - Premium AI Quotas → Required for tools that generate full articles or long-form topical maps - Regular AI Quotas → Used for shorter content generation and optimization tasks 🐾 Content Genius Walkthrough 1. From the Left-Sidebar, click Content. 2. Select Content Genius from the dropdown. 📍 Workflows in Content Genius There are three workflows available: - Write it yourself - Write an article - Write with AI in Bulk 💡 Note: To use these workflows and generate AI content, you must first create a settings folder. 🛟 Troubleshooting Common Issues If you encounter unexpected behavior in Content Genius, review the known issues below before contacting support. ⏳ Score Insights stuck loading indefinitely Symptom: The content scoring feature spins/loads for an extended period (e.g., 30+ minutes) on a specific article and never returns results. What to do: - Refresh the article and try re-running Score Insights. - Try clearing your browser cache or using an incognito window. - If the issue persists, contact Support with the article URL/ID. This has been reported as a known issue in the past and may be escalated as a P2 bug to our Product Specialists team. Typical resolution timelines are around 4 business days. 🌀 Articles stuck in 'Generating' status Symptom: One or more AI-generated articles remain in Generating status for an extended period (e.g., 24–48+ hours), even though the content may already appear complete when opened. What to do: - Open the affected article(s) to confirm whether the content was actually generated. - Do not retry generation, as this may consume additional AI Premium Quotas. - Contact Support with the list of affected article titles or IDs. The team can escalate this as a P2 bug, refund any incorrectly consumed quotas, and update the article status manually if needed. 💡 Tip: When reporting either issue, include screenshots, the folder name, article titles/IDs, and the approximate time the issue began. This helps Product Specialists reproduce and prioritize the fix.

🌟 Content Genius V3

Content Genius V3 is your all-in-one workspace for AI-assisted SEO content—from brief creation and topical mapping to on-page audits and CMS publishing. Every tool, quota, and V3 feature is covered below; items unique to V3 are labeled [V3]. 🔍 Content Genius Overview Content Genius is an AI-powered SEO content editor that integrates keyword research, SERP analysis, and NLP suggestions so you can write and publish SEO-optimized articles with one click—designed for SEOs, content writers, and bloggers. 🧰 Content Genius Tools - SEO Content Assistant — live editor with content scoring and NLP term suggestions - Content Planner — keyword and topic clustering - Topical Map — cluster ideation, diagram/table view, and direct article generation - WordPress Sync — publish and sync content via plugin - PR Generator — AI-generated press releases - On-Page Audit — content quality, technical, and UX analysis ✨ What's New in Content Genius V3 1. Domain Knowledge Network (DKN) integration from OTTO v3: each page surfaces 4–5 target keywords; the first 3 flow directly into Content Genius for article creation. 2. Vibe Coding for DKN: adjust titles, page types, sections, or categories using natural-language edits, then generate articles in Content Genius. 3. Infographic Diagram Microagent: convert any article into an entity/relationship diagram instantly. 4. "Add Hero" button: select an AI-generated or stock hero image for every article. Generated images are watermark-free; hero images with embedded text are treated as a ranking signal (per internal research on searchatlas.com blog posts), so the editor prioritizes text-bearing hero variants in its ranking suggestions. 5. Alphabetical Content Folders: the folder list sorts A–Z for faster navigation in large libraries. 6. Universal CMS Connectors (username/password or API key; no plugin required) and Universal CMS Plugins (Drupal, HubSpot, Wix, Magento) let you publish directly from Content Genius. 7. Bulk Generation Confirmation Window: review and confirm bulk article jobs before generation begins, preventing accidental quota consumption. 8. Conversational / Agentic Editing: iterate on drafts through natural-language chat prompts directly in the editor, powered by the cgenius-daemon backend (Phases 1 + 2). A dedicated agentic-mode guide will be linked here once the UI/UX layer ships and is documented. 📊 Content Genius Quotas Workflow Resets Monthly Quota Consumed ✍️ Write Yourself ✅ Yes 1 Articles Quota + 1 Target Keywords Quota per keyword chosen 🤖 Write With AI ✅ Yes 3 AI Premium Quotas + 1 Articles Quota + 1 Target Keywords Quota per keyword chosen 📦 Write With AI in Bulk ✅ Yes Per article: 3 AI Premium Quotas + 1 Articles Quota + 1 Target Keywords Quota per keyword chosen 💡 Note: Each keyword you select consumes 1 Target Keywords Quota. Example: selecting 3 keywords = 3 Target Keywords Quotas consumed. 🤖 AI Quota Types Explained Premium AI Quota Used for longer content generation: - OTTO Topic Maps — 20 units per map (uses OTTO AI-suggestions quota) - Content Genius — 3 units per AI article generated - Standalone Topical Map — 3 units per map generated Regular AI Quota Used for shorter content generation: - Content Outline (AI writer) - Terms Insertion (Content Genius) - Links Insertion (Content Genius) - Content Ideas tool - Meta Generator tool - Company Global Background (AI writer) - AI Templates 💳 AI Quota Allocation & Top-Ups 🔁 How Quota Is Allocated Your AI quota (Articles, Target Keywords, Regular AI units, and Premium AI units) is allocated at the start of each billing cycle and refreshes monthly. Unused subscription quota does not roll over. 🆚 Subscription Quota vs. Top-Up Credits Subscription quota is included in your plan and resets every billing cycle. Top-up credits are purchased separately, stack on top of your subscription quota, and remain on your account until consumed — they do not reset each cycle. ⏳ If a Top-Up Doesn't Appear Immediately Top-up purchases can be delayed by cache or sync lag. If any workflow shows Quota Exhausted right after a purchase: 1. Do a hard refresh (Ctrl / Cmd + Shift + R) on the Content Genius tab. 2. Wait a few minutes for the top-up to propagate. 3. Re-open the workflow and confirm your quota has updated. 🆘 Quota Still Not Reflected After 15 Minutes Contact support with your purchase confirmation (order ID or receipt). The team can manually reconcile credits and reset the quota counter on your account. 🧭 Accessing Content Genius 🚪 How to Access Content Genius in Search Atlas 1. From the Search Atlas home screen, go to Content in the main menu. 2. Open Content Genius (What are we writing today?). 3. Scroll down to view your AI articles table (populated once articles are created). 🧵 Available Workflows - Write Yourself - Write With AI - Write With AI in Bulk Note: You must create a Settings Folder before using any workflow to generate AI content. 🗂️ Folders & Settings 📁 Create a Folder 1. Click All Articles. 2. Click Create Folder. 3. Enter general information about your website. 4. Choose your preferred writing options. 5. Add any additional info, then click Create Settings. 6. To view or edit the folder, click Folder Settings. 7. In the pop-up, adjust your settings and click Update Setting to save. [V3] AI-Powered Domain Setup Click Populate with AI in folder settings to auto-fill brand context from your domain—Business Purpose, Audience, Niche/Industry, Company Background, and Tone of Voice. This reduces setup to seconds and aligns every brief to your brand automatically. [V3] Folder-Level Geolocation Set Location once (country, state, city, or county) in folder settings. Content Genius applies it to every prompt and keyword in that folder automatically. 🔄 Switch Between Folders [V3] The folder list is now alphabetical for faster navigation in large libraries. 1. Click the Folder Name. 2. Select your desired folder from the saved list. 📍 Location & Micro-Location Targeting For local businesses, set a micro-location (country, state, city, or county). Content Genius analyzes competitors ranking for your target keywords in that specific area and tailors content suggestions accordingly. ✍️ Generate AI Content 1. Select your AI Folder Settings. 2. In Content Genius, click Write an article. 3. Enter your topic and related keywords, then select a country. 4. Generated articles appear in the table. 5. Click an article to open it in the Content Editor. 6. Refine your content using the editor to improve your Content Score. How Content Genius Analyzes Your Topic Content Genius searches your target keyword in Google, analyzes the top 20 ranking pages, and returns competitor metrics—DR, Content Score, Schema, internal/external links, heading structure (H1/H2/H3), and word count—plus a Relevant Terms (NLP entities) grid to guide your optimization. Visual Enhancements (Optional) - "Add Hero" button: select an AI-generated or stock hero image before publishing. Generated images are watermark-free; hero images with embedded text are treated as a ranking signal (per internal research on searchatlas.com blog posts), so the editor prioritizes text-bearing hero variants in its suggestions. 🎯 You now have a full map of Content Genius V3—from folder setup and quota management to AI article generation and CMS publishing. Explore the Topical Map or On-Page Audit tools next to complete your content workflow.

🏢 Multi-Site Agency Account Management in Search Atlas

🗂️ Overview Search Atlas is built to support agencies managing multiple client websites from a single account. Instead of juggling separate logins, you can organize every client site as its own Project within one account, keeping data, settings, and team access cleanly separated. This article covers account structure, plan considerations, project organization best practices, and the five core SEO pillars you can action directly inside Search Atlas. 🏗️ How Multi-Site Management Works Each website you manage lives inside a dedicated Project. Projects act as containers — they hold that site's tracked keywords, reports, audits, backlink data, and settings independently from every other client. Nothing bleeds across projects unless you explicitly share it. To create a new project, go to Left sidebar → Home → Classic and select Create a Project (Home | searchatlas.com). Repeat this step for every client website. You can create and switch between projects at any time from the Home dashboard. 👥 Adding and Managing Team Members You can invite team members and assign them roles at the account level. Go to Top-right corner (avatar) → Team Members to manage your roster. Available actions include: - Add member — invite a colleague or client by email. - Viewer — standard access with limited administrative controls. - Admin — full account access including billing and settings. - Deactivate / Activate — suspend or restore access without deleting the user. Assign the Admin role only to trusted internal teammates. Use the Viewer role for clients or contractors who need visibility into specific work without account-level control. 📋 Plan Limits and Scaling Your Account The number of projects, tracked keywords, and users available to you depends on your current plan. Before onboarding a new client, confirm your plan allows for an additional project. To review or upgrade your plan, go to Top-right corner (avatar) → Billing → Plans & Top-ups tab and select Manage Subscription or Change Plan. You can also add payment methods here to keep billing uninterrupted as your agency grows. If you are approaching your project or keyword limit, upgrading your plan before creating new projects prevents data gaps for existing clients. ⚙️ Account-Level vs. Per-Project Settings It is important to understand which settings apply across your whole account and which apply only to a single project. - Account-level settings — Team member roles, billing, plan selection, and integrations such as Publisher Exchange apply to the entire account and affect all projects. - Per-project settings — Target domain, tracked keywords, site audit configuration, competitor tracking, and reporting schedules are set individually inside each project and do not affect other clients. Always switch to the correct project before making changes to avoid accidentally editing a different client's configuration. 🔍 The 5 Key SEO Pillars and Where to Action Them Once your projects are structured correctly, Search Atlas gives you dedicated tools for each core area of SEO. Here is how each pillar maps to the platform: 1. Technical SEO — Run a site audit from within your project to surface crawl errors, broken links, missing meta tags, slow pages, and indexability issues. Fix flagged items in priority order, as technical health is the foundation everything else builds on. 2. Content — Use the Content tools to research topics, audit existing pages for relevance and depth, and optimize on-page elements like headings, word count, and keyword usage. Every content recommendation is scoped to the project's target domain. 3. Authority — Authority is built over time through consistent content quality and the credibility signals search engines pick up from your backlink profile and brand mentions. Use Search Atlas to monitor your Domain Rating trend per project. 4. Backlinks — Access backlink analysis per project to review your current link profile, identify toxic links, and spot gap opportunities against competitors. To explore link-building opportunities, go to Left sidebar → Authority → Link Building Exchange. 5. UX Signals — Search engines factor in how real users experience your pages. Use site audit and page-level data within each project to identify issues that hurt engagement, such as slow load times, poor mobile usability, and high-bounce page structures. ✅ Best Practices for Agency Project Organization - Name each project clearly using the client's brand name or domain so your team can identify it instantly. - Set up keyword tracking immediately after creating a project so you establish a baseline before making changes. - Schedule recurring site audits per project to catch technical regressions early. - Review your plan limits at Billing → Plans & Top-ups every quarter to ensure you have headroom for new clients. - Deactivate team members promptly when a client relationship ends to protect account security. 💬 Need 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.

☁️ Cloudflare Proxy Setup for Website Builder

☁️ Compatibility Overview Search Atlas Website Builder works with Cloudflare's orange cloud proxy mode. The proxy accelerates content delivery, hides your origin IP, and provides DDoS protection. You can enable it once your domain points to the builder's nameservers or CNAME target. 🔧 Prerequisites - Active Search Atlas Website Builder site - Domain added in the builder's Domains section - Domain using Cloudflare DNS (either full or CNAME setup) - SSL certificate issued and active in the builder 📋 Step-by-Step Configuration 1. Log in to Cloudflare and select your domain (e.g., zatrox.com). 2. Open DNS → Records. 3. Locate the record pointing to the Website Builder (A, AAAA, or CNAME). 4. Click the cloud icon next to the record to turn it orange (Proxied). 5. Wait 1-2 minutes for the change to propagate. 6. In Cloudflare, go to SSL/TLS → Overview and set encryption mode to Full (strict). 7. Enable Always Use HTTPS under Edge Certificates. 8. Disable Automatic HTTPS Rewrites if you see mixed-content warnings. ⚙️ Recommended Cloudflare Settings - Caching Level: Standard - Browser Cache TTL: 4 hours - Auto Minify: Enable CSS, JS, HTML - Brotli: On - Early Hints: On - Rocket Loader: Off (can break builder scripts) - Mirage/Polish: Off unless you use Cloudflare Images ✅ Verification Checklist 1. Visit https://zatrox.com and confirm the padlock shows a valid certificate. 2. Open browser dev tools → Network tab → reload; verify cf-cache-status header returns HIT or DYNAMIC. 3. Run curl -I https://zatrox.com and confirm server: cloudflare header is present. 4. Check the Website Builder Domains page; status should read Connected. 🛠️ Troubleshooting Common Issues - SSL errors: Ensure Cloudflare SSL mode is Full (strict) and the builder certificate is valid. - Redirect loops: Disable Always Use HTTPS temporarily, then re-enable after cache clears. - Broken assets/CSS: Turn off Rocket Loader and purge Cloudflare cache. - API/Webhook failures: Create a Page Rule for /api/* with Cache Level: Bypass and Disable Performance. 🔄 Cache Management After publishing changes in Website Builder, purge Cloudflare cache: Caching → Configuration → Purge Everything or use Custom Purge for specific URLs. 💬 Need 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.

🔒 SSL & DNS Setup for Website Studio Pages

Overview When you publish a landing page in Website Studio, it is initially hosted on a Search Atlas subdomain. To use your own domain and display a padlock (SSL) in the browser, you need to connect your domain and configure SSL. This article walks you through each step. How Domain & SSL Work in Website Studio Search Atlas uses a custom domain mapping system. When you point your domain or subdomain to our servers and add it inside Website Studio, we automatically provision a free SSL certificate for that domain. The 'Not Secure' warning appears when: - Your domain has not been connected to Website Studio yet. - DNS changes have not fully propagated. - The domain was added incorrectly or the DNS records do not match. Step 1 — Access Website Studio 1. Log in to your Search Atlas account. 2. In the left sidebar, click Website Studio. 3. Open the landing page you want to connect to your domain. Step 2 — Add Your Custom Domain To connect a custom domain to your landing page, look for the domain or custom domain settings within your page's configuration options. The exact location of this setting may vary — if you are unable to locate it, please reach out to our support team using the contact information at the end of this article so a team member can guide you through the correct steps for your account. 1. Enter the domain or subdomain you want to use (e.g., landing.yourdomain.com). 2. Save your changes. Search Atlas will display the DNS records you need to add. Step 3 — Update Your DNS Records Log in to your domain registrar or DNS provider (e.g., GoDaddy, Cloudflare, Namecheap) and add the records shown in Website Studio. Depending on your setup, you may need to add: - CNAME record — Typically used to point a subdomain (e.g., landing) to the value provided by Search Atlas. - A record — May be required if you are connecting a root domain. Use the value provided by Search Atlas in your domain settings. Save your DNS changes. Propagation time varies by provider and can take several hours or longer. Step 4 — SSL Certificate Activation Once your DNS records have propagated correctly, Search Atlas automatically provisions a free SSL certificate for your connected domain. You do not need to upload or purchase a certificate manually. After activation: - Your page URL will change from http:// to https://. - The browser padlock will appear, removing the 'Not Secure' warning. - If the padlock still does not appear after DNS propagation is complete, double-check that your DNS records exactly match the values shown in Website Studio. Step 5 — Host Multiple Landing Pages on One Domain 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.

🔌 Connect Any CMS to Content Genius V3

🗺️ Overview Content Genius V3 lets you publish content directly from Search Atlas to your website through a growing list of native CMS integrations. If your platform is not on the default list — such as Payload, Emdash, or another headless or custom CMS — the Universal CMS Connector is designed to bridge that gap. 📍 Where to Find the Universal CMS Connector The Universal CMS Connector is available under Settings → CMS Connectors. If you are having trouble locating it in your account, it is possible that the connector is not yet enabled for your plan or workspace. Our support team can confirm whether it is available to you and guide you to the right place once availability is verified. If you do not see this option, your account plan or workspace settings may need to be updated. Reach out to our support team for help confirming availability on your account. ⚙️ How the Universal CMS Connector Works The Universal CMS Connector is intended to allow Search Atlas to connect to CMS platforms that are not natively listed — including headless and custom-built systems. The connector works by letting you provide your CMS's connection credentials so that Search Atlas can push published content to your platform. The exact requirements vary depending on your platform. Refer to your CMS's own documentation to gather the necessary credentials before beginning setup in Search Atlas. Our support team can help clarify what information may be needed once they have confirmed the connector is available on your account. 🧩 Supported and Unlisted CMS Platforms Search Atlas natively supports a number of popular CMS platforms. However, any CMS that exposes an API or accepts external content pushes — including headless platforms like Payload CMS and custom-built systems like Emdash — may be connectable using the Universal CMS Connector. Keep the following in mind when connecting an unlisted platform: - API access must be enabled on your CMS before you begin setup in Search Atlas. - You will need to provide your CMS credentials during the connector setup flow inside Search Atlas. - If your CMS requires specific configuration steps, consult your CMS platform's documentation first. 🚫 If You Need Help Setting Up the Connector If you are unable to locate the Universal CMS Connector in your account, or if you encounter errors during setup, our support team can help confirm whether the connector is available on your plan and assist with next steps. When reaching out, please have the following ready: - Your workspace or project name - The name of the CMS platform you are trying to connect - Any error messages you have encountered, including the exact wording and when they appeared 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.

🌐 Connect Your Search Atlas Domain to Wix

🔍 Overview If you want your Search Atlas landing page to be accessible via a custom URL, you will need to complete two main tasks: update the URL slug inside Landing Page Studio and connect your domain so that it points to your landing page. This article explains what each task involves and what to prepare. Because the exact steps depend on your specific account configuration, contacting support is the recommended path to complete this setup correctly. ✏️ Step 1: Change Your Landing Page URL Slug The URL slug is the part of your web address that comes after your domain — for example, /brooklyn in yourdomain.com/brooklyn. 1. Log in to Search Atlas and open Landing Page Studio. 2. Select the landing page you want to update. 3. Look for the URL or slug setting within your landing page configuration options. 4. Enter your desired slug and save your changes. Note: If you cannot locate the URL slug setting, open the chat widget in the bottom-right corner of the platform and type human teammate — have your landing page name ready so the team can guide you directly to the correct location in your account. 🌍 Step 2: Connect Your Custom Domain To serve your Search Atlas landing page from your own domain, you need to connect that domain inside Search Atlas and update your DNS records with your domain registrar. 1. Log in to Search Atlas and go to your account settings to find the domain connection options. 2. Follow the on-screen instructions to add your domain — Search Atlas will provide the DNS record details you need to enter at your registrar. 3. Log in to your domain registrar (for example, GoDaddy, Namecheap, or Cloudflare) and navigate to your DNS Management section. 4. Add the DNS record exactly as provided by Search Atlas. 5. Save the record and allow time for DNS changes to propagate, then return to Search Atlas to verify the connection is active. If you are unsure which DNS records are required for your specific setup or cannot find the domain connection option in your account, contact support with your domain name and registrar details ready. ⚠️ Step 3: Understand Wix Subdomain Limitations If your Wix site is on a free Wix plan, your site URL follows the format username.wixsite.com/sitename. Wix does not allow third-party services to add DNS records pointing to free Wix subdomain URLs. This means: - You cannot connect a Search Atlas landing page directly to a free Wix subdomain URL. - To use a fully custom domain, you must own that domain and manage its DNS settings through your own domain registrar. If you are unsure whether your current setup supports a custom domain connection, or if you run into any errors during the process, the support team can review your account and walk you through the correct configuration. 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.

Improve Your Content Score and Connect Google Search Console

This article explains how to improve your Content Score in Search Atlas and how to connect Google Search Console — two separate features that each support your SEO workflow in different ways. 📋 What Is Content Score? Content Score (0–100) is calculated by the Content Grader tool. It benchmarks your page or draft against top-ranking competitor pages for your target keyword, measuring NLP term coverage, keyword usage, word count, and heading structure. A higher score means your content is more closely aligned with what search engines reward for that keyword. Important: Content Score is based entirely on on-page content analysis. Connecting Google Search Console does not affect or improve your Content Score — the two features are independent of each other. ✍️ How to Improve Your Content Score 1. Open Content → Scholar from your Search Atlas dashboard. 2. Enter your target keyword and paste your draft or enter your page URL. 3. Review the recommendations panel: missing NLP terms, word-count gaps, and heading structure suggestions. 4. Add the flagged terms naturally throughout your content and meet the recommended word count. 5. Click Analyze page to recalculate your score and confirm improvements. Note: A target keyword is required to generate a Content Score. Without one, the grading feature will not be available. 🔗 How to Connect Google Search Console GSC integration brings real impressions, clicks, and position data into your keyword tracking and reporting views. To connect your account: Prerequisite: Your site must already be added and verified in Google Search Console (at search.google.com/search-console) before Search Atlas can pull performance data from it. If you have not completed that step yet, do so in Google first, then return here to connect. 1. Click your avatar in the top-right corner (Account Menu) and select Settings. 2. Select Integrations, then click Google Search Console. 3. Click Connect and complete authorization via Google OAuth. 4. Once connected, GSC data will flow into your Keyword Research and rank-tracking views (Left sidebar → Keywords → Rank Tracker) automatically. ⚠️ Limitations to Know - GSC data has a 3–4 day reporting lag — newly connected accounts may not show data immediately. - Content Score requires a target keyword to be set before grading is available. - GSC feeds performance data into reporting only — it does not influence the Content Score calculation in any way. - A higher Content Score improves on-page alignment with top competitors but does not guarantee a specific search ranking. - A display issue where the Integrations page showed Connect GSC Account even when an account was already linked has been resolved. If you see this unexpectedly, try refreshing the page or navigating away and back to Account Menu (top-right avatar) → Settings → Integrations. 💬 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. Additional Notes Choose Domain as the property type — covers all subdomains and HTTP/HTTPS automatically. Copy the DNS TXT record, add it via your registrar's DNS Management section, click Verify. DNS propagation can take up to 48 hours.

🔌 Connect a WordPress Subdomain to Content Genius

🧭 Overview Content Genius lets you publish AI-generated content directly to your WordPress site using a CMS connector. When your WordPress installation lives on a subdomain (for example, cms.yourdomain.com.au), additional configuration may be required to ensure the connection works correctly. This article explains what to prepare and what information to have ready if you need assistance. ✅ Before You Begin - You must have Administrator access to your WordPress site. - Your subdomain must be publicly accessible. 📋 Setting Up Your Subdomain CMS Connector Setting up a WordPress CMS connector for a subdomain in Content Genius requires your WordPress subdomain URL, your WordPress username, and your WordPress credentials. If you encounter issues completing this setup, our team can assist you directly. Please have the following ready before reaching out: - Your full subdomain URL (e.g. https://cms.yourdomain.com.au) - The exact error message you are seeing - Confirmation of the credentials you are using to authenticate - Any relevant details about your WordPress configuration 🔑 About WordPress Application Passwords WordPress Application Passwords are a built-in WordPress feature that allows external services to connect to your site. If you are unsure whether you have generated one or need guidance on doing so, please reach out and our team will walk you through the process. ⚠️ Common Issues If you are experiencing errors connecting your WordPress subdomain to Content Genius, our team can investigate these issues on your behalf. When reaching out, please provide your subdomain URL and the exact error message displayed so our team can assist you efficiently. 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.

📋 Website Builder: Homepage & Project Dashboard Overview

The Website Builder's redesigned Homepage and Project Dashboard is your single starting point for all landing page projects. Use it to create a new project or return to an existing one. 🖥️ What the Website Builder Homepage Dashboard Shows When you open the Website Builder, the dashboard displays one of two states depending on whether you have existing projects: - Empty state — shown on your first visit or when no projects exist yet. Displays a centered prompt and button to guide you toward creating your first project. - Project list view — shown once at least one project exists. Displays all your landing page projects so you can access and manage them. Both states include the Create Project button as the primary entry point for starting new work. 🚀 Navigating the Empty State (No Projects Yet) If you have not created any projects yet, the Website Builder opens to the empty state screen. You will see a centered prompt with a clear call to action. 1. Open the Website Builder from the Search Atlas left sidebar → Website Studio. 2. On the empty state screen (Hi, CSM. What will we get done today?), click Create Project. 3. Enter a name for your project and confirm to open the editor. Once your first project is created, the dashboard switches to the project list view on your next visit. 🗂️ Using the Project List View Once you have at least one project, the Homepage displays your full project list. You can see all your landing page projects at a glance and access them directly from this screen. - Click any project card to open that project in the Website Builder editor. - Scroll down to see all your projects if the list extends below the visible area. ➕ Creating a New Project from the Dashboard You can start a new project at any time from the project list view — you are not limited to doing so only from the empty state. 1. From the project list view on the Home page (Hi, CSM. What will we get done today?), click Create Project in the dashboard. 2. Enter a name for your new project. 3. Confirm to open the new project in the editor. The project is added to your project list immediately. 🎯 You now know how to navigate the Website Builder's redesigned Homepage and Project Dashboard — from the empty state on your first visit through managing a growing project list. Open any project card from the dashboard to continue editing, or click Create Project to start your next landing page.

Connect and Publish to WordPress in Content Genius

Content Genius includes a CMS connector that lets you publish finished articles directly to your connected WordPress site. Publishing is an explicit action you trigger from within the editor — it does not sync automatically in the background. 🔌 Connect Your WordPress Site Complete this step once per project. After the connection is saved and active, you can reuse it for any article in that project. 1. Open Content → Content Genius (What are we writing today?) from your Search Atlas dashboard. 2. Go to the top-right avatar → Settings → CMS Connectors section. 3. Select WordPress as the destination and enter your site URL and API credentials. 4. Save the connection. Confirm it shows an active status before proceeding. If the connection fails to save, double-check that your site URL is correct (including https://) and that the API key has publish permissions in WordPress. 📤 Publish an Article to WordPress Once your WordPress site is connected and shows an active status, you can push any finished article to it from the Content Genius editor. 1. Open the article you want to publish inside Content Genius. 2. Locate the Publish option in the article actions area. 3. Select your connected WordPress site as the destination. 4. Choose your publish mode and confirm to send the article. After publishing, check your WordPress dashboard if the article does not appear immediately. Depending on the publish mode selected, the article may arrive as a draft rather than a live post. 🔧 Fix Common Issues - Connection not saving: Confirm your site URL includes the correct protocol (https://). Verify the API key has the necessary publish permissions in WordPress. - Publish option not available: The publish action only appears when there is an active, verified connection. Return to CMS Connectors (top-right avatar → Settings → CMS Connectors) and confirm the WordPress connection status. - Article missing after publish: Log into your WordPress dashboard and check both Published posts and Drafts. The article may have been sent under a different publish mode than expected. - Authentication errors on reconnect: Remove the existing connection from CMS Connectors, then re-add your WordPress site with fresh credentials. Updating credentials in place does not always clear a stale auth state. 💬 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.

🚀 Content Genius V5 Major Release with New Features & Fixes

Search Atlas has released Content Genius V5, a major update introducing powerful new content creation tools, significant UI improvements, and numerous bug fixes across the platform. This release transforms the content workflow with AI-powered features and enhanced reliability. ✨ What's New Content Genius V5 Core Features: The new Query Fan-out tool provides real-time keyword intent analysis with instant popup previews. Brand Vault now auto-extracts color palettes from website URLs and includes a "use only library images" toggle. Bulk generation receives a dedicated batch progress screen with improved polling and error handling. The editor supports optional explicit article titles, configurable hero image brand logos, and a restored Refiners button for agent-tool-triggered enhancements. AI Agent & Chat Enhancements: New chat history frontend wiring allows listing page chats, opening from history, and multi-edit live feedback. The editing chat now hydrates history on reconnect with request ID deduplication. Rich content-gap suggestion chips render with per-kind icons and instruction routing. A translate content tool has been added to Content Assistant V5. Content Planner & Topical Maps: Single article generation flow now includes Brand Vault selection. The "Plan a content map" screen wires to real topical maps with artifact ID passing and context-switch remounting. Duplicate article functionality adds a Duplicate action with useDuplicateArticle hook. Bing Ads Integration (PPC): Microsoft account connection with platform switcher, plus campaign, keyword, and performance views for Bing Ads. Quality & Export Improvements: Quality-gate verdicts render in the editor Insights slider. Share & Export modal enables Private access, Public link, and Download as PDF options. View Progress CTA appears during generation, routing to the Generation Page. 🛠️ How to Use It 1. Access Content Genius V5 from the main navigation to explore the new editor, dashboard, and Atlas panel with streaming preview. 2. Use Query Fan-out by entering a keyword — data preloads on editor load for instant popup interaction with hover-to-reveal ranking sources. 3. In Brand Vault, add a new brand by entering a website URL to auto-extract the color palette, then toggle "use only library images" in settings. 4. For bulk generation, select multiple topics and monitor progress on the new batch progress screen with real-time polling and error toasts. 5. When generating single articles from Content Planner, choose a Brand Vault to apply brand voice and guidelines. 6. Open Report Builder reports in new tabs via middle-click or Ctrl-click; V2 is now the default. 7. Use the Translate Content tool in Content Assistant V5 to localize articles. 🔜 Coming Soon Plan your content map and Analyze competitor options homepage features are in development and will be enabled in a future release. 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.

✨ Introducing Content Genius 3.0: Smarter Setup, Faster Briefs

Content Genius 3.0 is here — and it's packed with updates to speed up setup, improve prompt consistency, and align AI content with your brand's voice. Whether you're managing dozens of briefs or building your first SEO article, the new version helps you move faster with fewer manual steps. Here's a breakdown of what's new, how to use it, and why it matters. 🗂️ Folder-Level Geolocation Target your keywords by country, state, city, or county directly in folder settings — no more setting location for each prompt. Perfect for multi-location SEO campaigns. Set the target location once at the folder level, and Content Genius will apply it to the target keyword field set in each brief and prompt you create inside that folder. Note: In this context, "keyword" refers to the target keyword set in each brief — not keywords pulled from a separate keyword research workflow. The folder-level geolocation setting applies only to newly created prompts and keywords going forward; existing prompts and keywords already inside the folder are not retroactively updated. Folder-level geolocation currently targets a single location per folder; keyword volume shown inside the folder reflects that single-location scope and does not aggregate across multiple geo-targets. Before: You had to change the geolocation manually for each keyword. Now: - Open Content Genius and select your folder to enter the folder view - Click the "Settings" icon in the top-right corner of the folder view - Add a location (country, state, or city) - Content Genius applies this location to all future prompts in that folder 💡 Use Case: Running multiple local SEO campaigns? Create one folder per location and streamline your process 🌐 AI-Powered Domain Setup Auto-populate tone, niche, and brand context from your website domain. Instantly align briefs with your brand voice and save setup time. Let Content Genius pre-fill your tone, niche, and context from your website. How it works: - In folder settings, paste your domain (e.g., youragency.com) - Click "Populate all settings with AI" - The system scrapes the site and auto-fills: - Business Purpose - Audience Type - Niche/Industry - Company Background - Preferred Tone of Voice - Writing Style - Brand Context and Positioning - Key Topics and Themes Any fields the AI cannot confidently infer from your domain will remain blank so you can fill them in manually before generating briefs. Note on Brand Vault assignment: In prior versions, Content Genius could occasionally assign a Brand Vault from a different project, which affected brand-voice alignment. This issue has been resolved in 3.0. If you manage multiple projects, please verify that your Brand Vault is correctly linked to your active project after upgrading. 🚀 This reduces setup time from minutes to seconds and aligns the brief with your brand tone automatically. Auto-populate tone, niche, and brand context from your website domain. Instantly align briefs with your brand voice and save setup time. ✍️ Prompt Clarity Guidance Prompts are auto-structured, highlight missing information (such as keywords or angle), and guide you toward stronger, SEO-focused briefs. The prompt editor now helps you avoid vague inputs by: - Pre-loading a recommended structure - Suggesting missing elements (e.g., keyword or angle) - Highlighting incomplete or confusing fields ✅ Better prompts = better AI content, and this update helps you get there faster. 🆕Bulk Generation Confirmation Window The Bulk Generation Confirmation Window in Content Genius gives you a final review step before articles are generated. This confirmation layer helps users validate settings, apply folders, verify vibes, and make last-minute adjustments — all in one place. This update is now visible inside the latest demo sessions and is part of the new improvements released across Content Genius, Content Folders, and Vibe Coding. ✨ What's New? 🗂️ 1. Multi-Folder Assignment per Article You can now assign multiple folders to each article before generation. This allows cleaner organization and more granular control across: - Topical folders - Client structures - Campaign clusters - Seasonal content - Multi-category strategies This feature is shown clearly in the updated demos. 🎛️ 2. Centralized Confirmation Window Before generation begins, you will now see a confirmation modal where you can: ✔ Review generation settings ✔ Confirm selected vibes ✔ Add or remove folders ✔ Validate tone, audience, or reading level ✔ Apply last-minute fixes ✔ Ensure nothing is missing before triggering bulk generation This acts as a "final safety gate" for large content batches. 🧠 3. Updated Vibe Coding Panel From the Content Folder & Vibe Coding Update file: - Vibes are now displayed with more transparent labels - A more intuitive selector shows the vibe currently applied - Tooltip preview explains exactly what each vibe does - Color-coded UI improves scanning and reduces errors Users can now understand vibe behavior at a glance, making large batch content more predictable. ▶️ How It Works (Quick Steps) 1. Go to Content → Content Genius (What are we writing today?) → Write with AI in Bulk 2. Upload or import your list of topics 3. Assign multiple folders if needed 4. Choose vibes, tone, audience, and attributes 5. Review everything in the Confirmation Window 6. Click Generate to start the bulk creation process 🧠 Smart Context Memory (Per Folder) Define brand context (audience, tone, background) once — and it's remembered for every brief in that folder. Once you define brand context (audience, tone, background) in a folder: - It automatically applies to all briefs in that folder - You don't need to re-enter values every time 🎯 Ideal for agencies managing multiple clients or brands. 📁 Refined UI: Cleaner & Faster Fewer clicks, more straightforward folder navigation (alphabetical order), and more responsive performance. - Consolidated folder settings for easier access - Faster loading for prompt generation - Fewer clicks to start writing 🔗 Works with OTTO v3 & Domain Knowledge Network (DKN) With Content Genius V3, you can: - Push new article ideas directly from OTTO's Domain Knowledge Network (DKN) into Content Genius. - Use Vibe Coding in DKN to update titles, categories, and keywords with natural language, then generate articles instantly. - Pre-load the first three target keywords from DKN into your Content Genius drafts. ⚠️ Known Limitations & Troubleshooting Microagents not triggering (Topical Terms & Competitor Analysis): Some users have reported that the Topical Terms and Competitor Analysis microagents do not always appear after content generation. If you do not see these outputs after a generation completes: - Check whether you are using a blog vs. landing-page generation type — microagent availability can differ between the two. - Re-run the generation to confirm the issue is consistent. - If Topical Terms or Competitor Analysis consistently fail to trigger, please contact support so the team can investigate your specific case. Content Genius 3.0 brings smarter defaults, faster setup, and brand-aligned AI prompts into one streamlined workflow. By centralizing your geolocation, domain context, and tone of voice at the folder level, every brief you generate becomes more consistent and easier to scale. With these upgrades — from context memory to seamless OTTO v3 and DKN integration — your team can spend less time on setup and more time creating content that ranks. Keep this guide handy as you explore the new features, and let Content Genius 3.0 handle the heavy lifting while you focus on strategy, creativity, and growth. 📚 Useful Official Resources ➡️ Step-by-Step

📘 DKN vs Topical Maps

Planning content at scale can feel overwhelming, especially when you're deciding where to start — your website or your keywords. Search Atlas offers two tools to solve this: DKN and Topical Maps. While both are designed to help you generate high-quality content efficiently, they approach the problem from different angles. Understanding how each one works — and when to use them — will help you build a stronger, more strategic content engine from day one. 🧭 What's in this article - What are DKN and Topical Maps? - When should I use each? - The recommended workflow - Side-by-side comparison - How to use DKN - How to use Topical Maps - Why Brand Vault matters - Troubleshooting - FAQ 🧠 What are DKN and Topical Maps? Both DKN and Topical Maps are Search Atlas tools for planning and generating content at scale. They solve different problems and work best when used together — but you can use either on its own. 🧱 Domain Knowledge Network (DKN) DKN starts with your website. You give it a URL and it analyzes the site to understand: - What your business is about - Who your customers are - How you make money - What pages your site should have It then builds a complete site architecture — a tree of recommended pages with titles, URLs, descriptions, and target keywords. Think of it as an AI strategist that reads your site and tells you exactly what content to create. 🧩 Topical Authority Map A Topical Map starts with a keyword you choose. You tell it: - The pillar topic (e.g., "plumbing services") - How many topic clusters you want - How many keywords per cluster - How many article titles per keyword It generates a grid of article ideas organized into clusters that you can review, edit, and convert into full articles. Think of it as a bulk article-idea generator for topics you already know you want to cover. 🧭 The simplest way to remember it DKN starts from a website and figures out what content should exist. Topical Maps start from a keyword and plan content around it. ⚖️ When should I use each? - Plan an entire content strategy from scratch: Use DKN. Topical Maps work best after DKN, for specific clusters. - Let AI figure out what your site is about: DKN does this. Topical Maps do not. - Build out content around a specific topic you've already chosen: Topical Maps are the fastest option; DKN can do this too, but it's optional here. - Quickly generate dozens of articles on one subject: Topical Maps are designed for this; DKN is possible but slower. - Find competitors and keyword gaps: DKN supports this; Topical Maps do not. - Get a recommended URL structure for the whole site: DKN provides this as a hierarchy; Topical Maps generate flat lists, not hierarchies. - Capture brand colors, fonts, and styling from a site: DKN supports this; Topical Maps do not. 🚀 The recommended workflow For best results, use the tools in this order. You can stop at any step — every step produces something useful on its own. 🛡️ Set up your Brand Vault first Add your brand voice, tone preferences, target audience, and any uploaded brand documents. Both DKN and Topical Maps pull from this, so the content sounds like your brand from the very first article. 🔍 Run DKN on your website Enter your site URL. DKN analyzes your business and produces a recommended site architecture. This typically takes a few minutes. ✏️ Review and edit the topic map DKN shows you a tree of recommended pages. You can add, remove, or rename pages. Use the natural-language editor (Vibe Code) to ask for changes in plain English (for example, "add a section about emergency services" or "remove pages about residential plumbing"). 📝 Generate articles from selected DKN pages Pick the pages you want and generate. Each one becomes a full article with SEO optimization, images, and your brand voice. 🧩 Create Topical Maps for focused content pushes Once your foundation is in place, use Topical Maps to plan deep dives into specific topics. Set how many clusters and articles you want, and the system generates ideas in a spreadsheet-style grid. ⚡ Bulk-generate from your Topical Map Select rows from the grid and generate. They'll publish as full articles using the same quality pipeline as DKN articles. 📤 Publish Push articles to WordPress, HubSpot, Drupal, GoHighLevel, or other connected CMS, or export them. 🔁 You can use either tool on its own You don't have to run DKN before creating a Topical Map, and you don't need a Topical Map to use DKN. The recommended sequence above just produces the strongest results. 📊 Side-by-side comparison - What you give it: DKN takes a website URL and business name. Topical Maps take a keyword plus cluster/article counts. - What it gives you: DKN gives you a site map of recommended pages. Topical Maps give you a grid of article ideas. - Time to first result: DKN takes a few minutes (multi-step analysis). Topical Maps are faster (single-step generation). - Best for: DKN is best for site strategy, new sites, and full content plans. Topical Maps are best for bulk article creation on known topics. - Editing: DKN uses a natural-language editor plus manual edits. Topical Maps use spreadsheet-style row editing. - Competitor analysis: DKN supports it. Topical Maps do not. - Brand style capture: DKN captures colors and fonts from your site. Topical Maps do not. - Output: DKN organizes pages in a tree (parent/child). Topical Maps produce a flat list of article titles in clusters. - Article generation: Both tools use the same quality pipeline. 🧱 How to use DKN 🆕 Creating a DKN - Go to the DKN section in your dashboard. - Click Create New DKN. - Enter your website URL and business name. - Select a Brand Vault (recommended) so the AI uses your voice and tone. - Submit. The system starts analyzing your site. 🔄 What happens next DKN runs a multi-step analysis to build a deep understanding of your business. You'll see progress as each step completes. The full analysis usually takes a few minutes. Once analysis finishes, DKN generates a topic map — a tree of recommended pages organized into core sections (your main service areas) and outer sections (supporting content like guides and FAQs). Each page comes with a suggested title, URL slug, description, and target keywords. ✏️ Editing the topic map You have two ways to refine the map: - Direct edits — Click on any page to rename it, change its description, edit keywords, or remove it. You can also add new pages manually. - Vibe Code editor — Type natural-language instructions like "add a section about commercial plumbing" or "remove anything not related to emergency services." DKN remembers your earlier edits, so each change builds on the last. 📝 Generating articles from DKN pages Select one or more pages from your DKN tree and click Generate. Each becomes a full article with brand voice, SEO optimization, internal links, and images. You can review and edit before publishing. 🔐 Your edits are safe If you regenerate your DKN later, any pages with already-generated articles are preserved. You won't lose published or in-progress content. 🧩 One DKN per website Each DKN is unique to a single website per account. If you try to create a second DKN for the same site, the system returns your existing one instead — keeping all your site planning in one place. 🧩 How to use Topical Maps 🆕 Creating a Topical Map - Go to Content → Topical Maps (Topical Map). - Click Create Topical Map. - Enter a pillar topic (your main keyword, e.g., "plumbing services"), an optional pillar URL, the number of clusters, keywords per cluster, titles per keyword, and language. - Pick a Brand Vault if you have one. Submit. The system produces a grid: clusters × keywords × titles. For example, 5 clusters × 4 keywords × 3 titles = 60 article ideas. ✏️ Reviewing and editing Each row in the grid is one potential article — with a working title, target keywords, and a starting prompt. You can edit any field, delete rows you don't want, or add your own. ⚡ Generating articles Select the rows you want and click + Create articles. The system queues them in batches and produces full articles using the same pipeline as DKN — with brand voice, SEO, internal links, and images. ⏱️ Batch sizing tip Topical Maps process articles in batches with automatic spacing so the system isn't overwhelmed. Large batches (50+) are normal — they'll show as "Pending" while waiting their turn, then move through generation automatically. 🛡️ Why Brand Vault matters Brand Vault is where you store the settings that make AI-generated content sound like you. Both DKN and Topical Maps pull from your Brand Vault when one is connected. ⚙️ What Brand Vault controls - Brand voice / tone: Sets the writing style — formal, casual, technical, friendly, etc. - AI model preference: Picks which model is used for generation. - Article length: Short, optimized, or long-form output. - Default language: Used unless overridden on a specific Topical Map. - Microagents: Specialized AI helpers (humanizer, tone adjuster, etc.) that run on every article. - Uploaded brand materials: Style guides, product docs, etc. — used as research input. 🧠 How settings get picked If a setting is configured in your Brand Vault, that wins. If not, it falls back to your project's default. If neither is set, the system uses safe defaults (English, optimized length, images on). 🚀 Set up your Brand Vault first Configuring Brand Vault before running DKN or creating a Topical Map ensures every article you generate sounds on-brand from the start, instead of you having to retro-edit each one. 🛠️ Troubleshooting ⏳ DKN seems stuck on "Setting up" or "Analyzing" Most DKN runs complete in a few minutes. If yours has been running noticeably longer (more than 15 minutes without progress), refresh the page first. If it's still stuck, reach out to support — there may be a temporary issue with the analysis pipeline that the team can re-run. 🎯 My DKN didn't capture the right business focus DKN reads your site's HTML to figure out what the business is about. If your homepage isn't representative, the analysis can drift. Two fixes: - Edit the business details directly in the DKN settings — you can override what was auto-detected. - Use the Vibe Code editor to refine the topic map (for example, "focus more on B2B clients" or "remove residential content"). 🤔 Topical Map ideas feel generic The output is only as good as the inputs. Try: - A more specific pillar topic ("commercial HVAC servicing in Florida" beats "HVAC"). - Linking a Brand Vault with uploaded content — the AI will use it for inspiration. - Reducing cluster count and keywords-per-cluster — fewer, sharper ideas usually outperform a sprawling grid. ⏱️ Articles take a long time to generate Each article goes through several quality stages — research, outlining, drafting, link insertion, fact-checking, image generation, and final polish. Bulk generations are spaced out automatically so the system stays stable. A batch of 50 may take a while to fully complete; you can leave the page and check back. 🔍 I can't find an article that was supposed to generate Articles always start in Pending, move to Generating, then become Generated (ready to review) or Published (live on your CMS). Check the article list filtered by status — most "missing" articles are simply still in Pending. 🎨 Brand voice isn't being applied to my articles Make sure the Brand Vault is selected on the DKN or Topical Map (not just created in your account). If a project doesn't have a Brand Vault attached, content generation falls back to project-level defaults or system defaults. ❓ FAQ Do I have to use DKN before Topical Maps? No — they're independent tools. Many users only use one or the other. Using DKN first does give the AI a deeper understanding of your business, which can improve later Topical Map articles. Can I use both on the same project? Yes. A project can have one DKN (one per website) and as many Topical Maps as you want. They complement each other — DKN handles strategy, Topical Maps handle volume. Are DKN articles and Topical Map articles the same quality? Yes. Both flow through the same article generation pipeline with the same SEO, brand voice, fact-checking, and image generation steps. The only difference is the input — DKN provides richer site context, while Topical Maps provide focused keyword inputs. How many articles can I generate at once? Both tools support bulk generation. There's no hard cap, but the system processes articles in spaced batches to stay reliable. Larger requests just take longer to finish — they don't fail. Can I edit the DKN topic map after it's generated? Yes — you can manually edit any page (rename, change description, edit keywords, delete) or use the Vibe Code editor for natural-language changes. DKN remembers your previous edits, so each round of changes builds on the last. What's the Content Planner, and how is it different? The Content Planner is a third option for managing content across multiple projects at once — useful for agencies handling several client sites. It uses the same article generation pipeline as DKN and Topical Maps, with extra controls for project-level scheduling and per-page Brand Vault overrides. What happens to my articles if I regenerate my DKN? Pages that already have generated articles are preserved during regeneration. Only empty pages (no article yet) are cleared and replaced. You won't lose any work. Can I publish directly to my CMS? Yes. Connect your CMS (WordPress, HubSpot, Drupal, GoHighLevel, and others) to your project, then articles can be drafted, scheduled, or published directly from Search Atlas. What languages are supported? Many. The default is English. You can override the language at the Topical Map level, or DKN can detect it from your site automatically. Articles are generated in the chosen language end-to-end (titles, body, headings). DKN and Topical Maps aren't competing tools — they're complementary pieces of a complete content strategy. Whether you're building your site architecture from scratch or scaling content around specific topics, using them together allows you to move from strategy to execution with clarity and speed. By aligning both tools with your Brand Vault, you ensure that everything you publish not only ranks well, but also sounds consistently like your brand. 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.

🌐 Connect a Custom Domain in Website Studio

🗺️ Overview Connecting a custom domain to your Website Studio site requires updating DNS records at your domain registrar (e.g., GoDaddy, Namecheap, Cloudflare). Once the correct records are in place, Search Atlas validates them automatically. This article walks you through the full setup process and covers the most common reasons a connection fails. 🔍 Before You Begin - You must have admin or editor access to your domain registrar account. - DNS changes can take up to 48 hours to propagate globally — some registrars are faster, but delays are normal. - Only one custom domain can be connected per Website Studio site. ⚙️ Step 1 — Open the Domain Settings in Website Studio 1. Log in to Search Atlas and navigate to Website Studio using the left sidebar (or go to /website-studio). 2. Open the site you want to connect a domain to. 3. Click Settings, then select Custom Domain. 4. Enter your domain name (e.g., www.yourdomain.com) and click Connect Domain. 5. Search Atlas will display the DNS records you need to add. Keep this screen open — you will need these values in the next step. 📋 Step 2 — Add the DNS Records at Your Registrar Log in to your domain registrar and locate the DNS Management or DNS Zone Editor section. Add the records shown in Website Studio exactly as displayed: - CNAME record — Points your domain (e.g., www) to the Search Atlas hosting address provided on screen. - A record (if required) — Points the root domain (@) to the IP address shown. Not all setups require this; follow what is shown in your dashboard. Tips for common registrars: - GoDaddy: DNS Management → Add Record → choose type CNAME or A. - Namecheap: Advanced DNS tab → Add New Record. - Cloudflare: DNS → Records → Add Record. Set the proxy status to DNS only (grey cloud) — do not enable the Cloudflare proxy (orange cloud) as this can break validation. - Google Domains / Squarespace DNS: DNS → Manage custom records → Add record. ✅ Step 3 — Verify the Connection in Website Studio 1. Return to the Custom Domain settings in Website Studio. 2. Click Verify DNS (or Check Status). 3. If your records have propagated, the status will update to Connected and your site will go live on the custom domain. 4. If the status still shows Pending or Error, wait a few hours and try again — propagation time varies by registrar. 🛠️ Troubleshooting Common DNS Errors If you have waited more than 48 hours and the domain still fails to connect, work through the checks below: - Typo in the CNAME or A record value — Copy and paste the values directly from the Website Studio dashboard; do not retype them manually. - Cloudflare proxy enabled (orange cloud) — Switch to DNS only (grey cloud) and save. Re-run verification. - Old or conflicting records — Delete any existing A or CNAME records pointing to another host for the same subdomain before adding the new ones. - TTL set too high — If you recently changed records, a high TTL (e.g., 86400 seconds) means the old value is still cached. Lower the TTL to 300, save, and allow time for the cache to clear. - Root domain vs. www mismatch — Make sure you are connecting the exact format you entered in Website Studio (e.g., if you entered www.yourdomain.com, the CNAME must be on the www subdomain, not the root @). - Domain privacy / WHOIS guard conflicts — Some registrars' privacy features can interfere. Check your registrar's documentation to confirm privacy settings do not block DNS updates. ⏱️ How Long Does Propagation Take? DNS propagation is controlled by the global internet infrastructure, not by Search Atlas. Most domains connect within 15 minutes to 4 hours. In rare cases it can take the full 48 hours. You can check real-time propagation status using a free tool like dnschecker.org — search for your domain and confirm the CNAME value matches what Website Studio provided. 💬 Still Need Help? If you have followed all the steps above and your domain still will not connect after 48 hours, our team can check the DNS configuration on your behalf. 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. Additional Notes TTL: Set to Auto or 3600 (1 hour) to allow changes to propagate quickly. SSL certificate issuance is part of the domain connection process — once DNS propagates, return to Website Studio to enter your custom domain and enable SSL.

✍️ Content Genius: Overview

Content Genius is Search Atlas's AI-powered article writing hub. Give it a title, keyword, or idea, and it generates SEO-optimized articles for you — while also giving you full control to write, edit, and manage everything yourself. How do I create an article? Click Generate to have the AI agent produce an article from a topic or keyword, or Write it yourself to start from a blank draft. If you have a batch of topics ready, Write with AI in Bulk lets you generate several articles at once. Already have content elsewhere? Use Rework existing article to bring it in and have the Atlas Agent improve it. How do I edit an article? Opening any article takes you into the Content Genius editor (What are we writing today?), accessible via the left sidebar → Content → Content Genius, where the Atlas Agent can help you add internal links, generate or improve images, set target keywords, add SEO metadata, and even draft an FAQ section — all from a chat-style interface alongside your draft. How do I track my articles? Content Genius keeps a full review queue so you can see draft status and CMS sync status for every article at a glance, and restore a previous version if needed. If you run into an error while generating or publishing an article, our support team is available via live chat in the bottom-right corner of the platform.

🌐 Website Studio Publishing, Hosting, and DNS Setup

🗺️ Overview Website Studio lets you build, preview, and publish landing pages and local websites directly inside Search Atlas. This article explains how to share previews, connect custom domains, understand hosting, and know what features are currently supported. 🚀 Publishing Your Website Studio Site Once your site is ready, follow these steps to publish it: 1. In the left sidebar, click Website Studio (or navigate to /website-studio). 2. Open the project you want to publish. 3. Click the Publish button in the top toolbar. 4. Choose whether to publish to a Search Atlas subdomain or a custom domain you own. 5. Confirm the publish action. Your site will go live within a few minutes. Once published, you will receive a live URL you can share with clients or stakeholders. 🔗 Sharing a Preview Without Revealing the Platform If you want to share a preview link with a client without exposing the Search Atlas platform, connect a custom domain to your project. When a client visits your custom domain, they will see only your site — no Search Atlas branding appears in the URL or on the page. This is the recommended approach for agency workflows and white-label presentations. To access white-label settings, go to More Features → Agency Hub (Agency Hub / Set up your Agency's White Label) (or navigate to /agency-settings) and complete the setup steps. This ensures that any client-facing experience reflects your brand, not Search Atlas. ⚙️ Configuring DNS for a Custom Domain To connect your own domain or a client's domain to a Website Studio project, you will need to update DNS records with your domain registrar. Follow these steps: 1. In Website Studio, open the project and go to Settings → Custom Domain. 2. Copy the DNS values provided (typically a CNAME or A record). 3. Log in to your domain registrar (for example, GoDaddy, Namecheap, or Cloudflare). 4. Navigate to the DNS management section for the domain you want to connect. 5. Add or update the record using the values from Step 2. 6. Save your changes and return to Website Studio. 7. Click Verify DNS to confirm the connection. DNS propagation can take up to 48 hours, though it is usually much faster. Tip: If DNS verification fails, double-check that you have removed any conflicting records (such as an existing A record pointing to another host) before trying again. 💰 Hosting Costs Hosting for sites published through Website Studio is included in your Search Atlas subscription — there is no separate hosting fee. You can publish and host your Website Studio projects without paying for a third-party hosting provider. Custom domain registration is handled separately through your preferred domain registrar and is not included in your Search Atlas plan. 🛠️ Current Feature Limitations Website Studio is a growing product. Being aware of current limitations will help you plan your projects effectively: - CMS features: Dynamic CMS functionality (such as blog post collections, repeatable content types, or database-driven pages) is not currently supported. Pages are static at this time. - WordPress publishing: Direct publishing from Website Studio to a WordPress site is not currently available. This feature has been scoped but is not yet released. - HTML export: Downloading or exporting your site as a raw HTML file for external editing is not yet supported. This feature is on the product roadmap. - Supported project types: You can generate PPC landing pages, clone existing pages, build local websites, import projects, and create brand vaults. ✅ Quick Checklist Before Going Live - Site is fully built and previewed inside Website Studio. - White-label settings are configured if sharing with clients (More Features → Agency Hub). - Custom domain DNS records are added and verified. - You have confirmed that your project does not require CMS or WordPress features not yet supported. - The site is published and the live URL has been tested in a browser. 💬 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.

🔒 Connect Your Domain to a Website Studio Landing Page

🗺️ Overview When you publish a landing page in Website Studio and want it to appear on your own domain or subdomain, you need to point your DNS records to Search Atlas and allow an SSL certificate to be issued. This guide explains what you'll need to prepare and what to expect during the process. 🛠️ Before You Begin Make sure you have the following ready before you start: - Access to your domain registrar or DNS hosting provider (e.g., GoDaddy, Cloudflare, Namecheap). - The landing page already created inside Website Studio (Left sidebar → Website Studio). - Permission to edit DNS records for the domain you want to use. 📋 Step 1 — Retrieve Your DNS Values from Website Studio 1. In the Search Atlas platform, open Website Studio from the left sidebar. 2. Open the landing page you want to publish and locate the domain or publishing settings for that page. 3. Note the DNS values (such as a CNAME target or IP address) that Search Atlas provides for your custom domain. You will need these in the next step. ⚙️ Step 2 — Add the DNS Record at Your Registrar Log in to your DNS provider and create a new record using the values from Step 1: - Record type: CNAME (recommended for subdomains such as landing.yourdomain.com) or A record (for a root domain). - Host / Name: The subdomain prefix you want to use (e.g., landing, promo, or @ for the root). - Value / Points to: The CNAME target or IP address copied from Website Studio. - TTL: Set to Auto or 3600 (1 hour) to allow changes to propagate quickly. Save the record. DNS propagation typically takes a few minutes up to 48 hours, though most providers update within 1–2 hours. 🔒 Step 3 — Connect Your Custom Domain and Enable SSL Once DNS has propagated, return to Website Studio and open the same landing page. Enter your custom domain in the domain connection area of the page settings and save your changes. Search Atlas will verify that the DNS record points to the correct destination and then provision an SSL certificate. Allow some time after DNS propagation has completed for the SSL certificate to be issued. 🔍 Troubleshooting Common Issues - SSL certificate not issuing: The most common cause is that DNS has not yet fully propagated. Wait 1–2 hours, then return to the domain settings for your landing page and attempt to verify or reconnect your domain. - Domain shows an error or is unreachable: Double-check that the DNS record values match exactly what Website Studio provided. A typo in the CNAME target or IP address will prevent the domain from connecting correctly. - Using Cloudflare: If your domain is proxied through Cloudflare (orange cloud), set the DNS record to DNS-only (grey cloud) while the SSL certificate is being provisioned. You can re-enable proxying afterward if needed. 📞 Need Help? If you have followed these steps and are still experiencing issues connecting your domain or provisioning SSL, our support team can review your specific configuration. Please have the following ready when you reach out: - Your landing page name or URL as it appears in Website Studio. - The custom domain or subdomain you are trying to connect. - The DNS record you have added at your registrar (record type, host, and value). - Any error message displayed in the platform, along with the approximate time it appeared. 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.

💡 Get Help Inside Content Genius Fast

🧭 What Is Content Genius? Content Genius is Search Atlas's AI-powered content suite. It brings together several tools designed to help you plan, create, and optimise content — all from one place. You can access every tool by navigating to Left sidebar → Content inside the platform. The suite includes the following tools: - SEO Content Assistant — Write and optimise content with real-time SEO guidance. - On-Page Audit — Identify on-page issues and get actionable fix recommendations. - Topical Maps — Build content clusters around core topics to strengthen topical authority. - Content Planner — Plan and schedule your content pipeline in one organised view. - Scholar — Research topics and find supporting data to enrich your content. - Meta Generator — Generate optimised title tags and meta descriptions at scale. - AI Content Templates — Use pre-built prompts to produce common content types quickly. 🚀 How to Get Started With Content Genius 1. Log in to Search Atlas and locate Content in the left sidebar. 2. Click Content to expand the section and see all available tools. 3. Select the tool that matches your current task — for example, choose SEO Content Assistant to start writing optimised content. 4. Follow the on-screen prompts inside each tool. Each tool includes inline guidance to walk you through the workflow. 🛠️ Common Issues and Quick Fixes Before escalating to a support agent, try the steps below. Most issues are resolved without extra help. - Tool not loading or appearing blank: Refresh the page. If the issue persists, clear your browser cache and try again in a different browser. - AI output not generating: Check your internet connection, then click the generate button again. Avoid clicking multiple times rapidly, as this can interrupt the request. - Content score not updating: Scroll down to confirm the full content analysis has loaded. If it still does not update, refresh the page and re-open your document. - Can't find a specific tool: Make sure you are navigating to Left sidebar → Content and clicking to expand the section. All tools are listed there as sub-pages. - Unexpected results or low-quality output: Review your input. More specific keywords, target URLs, and detailed briefs consistently produce better AI output. 📊 Tips for Better Results in Content Genius - Enter a clear target keyword before generating any content — this anchors the AI's output to your SEO goal. - Use Topical Maps before writing to identify which subtopics and supporting pages to create, so your content strategy is well-structured from the start. - Run an On-Page Audit after publishing to catch any remaining optimisation gaps. - Use AI Content Templates for recurring content types to save time and maintain consistency across your output. 📋 When You Need to Escalate to Support If you have tried the quick fixes above and the issue persists, a human agent can investigate further. To help us resolve your case as quickly as possible, please have the following ready before reaching out: - The name of the specific Content Genius tool you were using (e.g. SEO Content Assistant, On-Page Audit, Meta Generator). - A description of the exact issue — what you expected to happen and what happened instead. - The exact error message displayed, if any (copy and paste the full text). - The date and time when the issue occurred, including your time zone. - Your project name or URL if the issue is tied to a specific document or audit. - The browser and device you were using when the problem occurred. 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.

🤖✍️ Content Genius in Search Atlas

Content Genius introduces a more guided approach to content creation than a single one-click AI generation. Instead of producing generic outputs, you work alongside the assistant, which helps define the direction, keywords, and structure of an article before it is written. This workflow helps ensure articles are aligned with your goals, SEO strategy, audience, and brand context from the start. 🧭 How Content Genius Works Rather than jumping straight into writing, Content Genius first helps you define the strategic foundation of the article: topic and intent, target keywords, article type and length, and language. This planning step reduces uncertainty and helps the AI generate content with a clear purpose. 👣 Getting Started From the Content section of the Search Atlas dashboard, choose Write an article to start the guided, AI-driven flow, Write it yourself for a blank manual editor, Rework existing article to improve a published page by pasting its URL, or Write with AI in Bulk to generate multiple articles at once. 1️⃣ Content Planning You start by describing what you want to create. Content Genius then proposes a content brief, including an optimized article title, a keyword set based on search intent, and the primary goal of the article. You can review and approve this brief or ask for adjustments before moving forward. 2️⃣ Keyword Retrieval Content Genius automatically retrieves relevant search terms and keyword variations related to the topic, helping the article target realistic, intent-driven queries. 3️⃣ Full Article Generation Once you approve the brief, Content Genius generates the complete article, strategically optimized for SEO, aligned with the defined audience and intent, and ready for review, editing, or publishing. Progress can be followed in real time directly in the editor. ✨ Key Benefits - Create content plans tailored to keywords and intent - Produce more accurate and relevant AI-generated articles - Refine structure before writing, not after - Reduce rewrites and editing cycles - Maintain consistency across content projects Content Genius adapts to different skill levels: beginners benefit from guided steps and clear structure, while advanced users gain fine-grained control over SEO and intent. 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.

🔗 Connect a CMS to Your Published Website Studio Site

Overview Website Studio lets you design and publish fully functional websites. Once your site is live, you may want to connect a Content Management System (CMS) so you can manage blog posts, landing pages, or other dynamic content without touching the builder. Common CMS Integration Approaches Depending on your goals, there are two main patterns for connecting a CMS to a published Website Studio site: - Subdomain approach (most common): Your Website Studio site stays at your root domain (e.g., yourdomain.com) and your CMS is served from a subdomain such as blog.yourdomain.com. This is the most straightforward option and requires adding a CNAME or A record in your domain registrar (e.g., Namecheap) pointing the subdomain to your CMS platform's servers. - Root domain / path-based approach: Some headless CMS platforms (e.g., Contentful, Sanity) can serve content through an API that your Website Studio site fetches dynamically. In this case no subdomain redirect is needed — you connect the CMS via API credentials and embed content directly into your site pages. Step-by-Step: Adding a CMS on a Subdomain (e.g., WordPress at blog.yourdomain.com) 1. Log in to your domain registrar (e.g., Namecheap) and open the Advanced DNS settings for your domain. 2. Add a new CNAME record: set the Host to your desired subdomain (e.g., blog) and the Value to the hostname provided by your CMS host (e.g., your WordPress hosting provider). 3. Save the record. DNS propagation typically takes a few minutes up to 48 hours. 4. In your CMS platform's settings, configure the custom domain to match the subdomain you just created (e.g., blog.yourdomain.com). 5. Enable SSL for the subdomain through your CMS host or a service like Cloudflare to ensure the subdomain loads over HTTPS. 6. Verify the subdomain resolves correctly by visiting it in a browser. Your root Website Studio site should remain unaffected. Step-by-Step: Connecting a Headless CMS via API 1. Create your content models and entries in your headless CMS (e.g., Contentful, Sanity, Prismic). 2. Copy the API key and Space/Project ID from your CMS platform's API settings. 3. In Website Studio, use a custom code block or integration field to add your API fetch logic, referencing the endpoint and credentials from your CMS. 4. Test that dynamic content (e.g., blog posts) loads correctly on your published pages. 5. Republish your Website Studio site to apply the changes. Troubleshooting Common Issues - Subdomain not resolving: Double-check the CNAME value matches exactly what your CMS host requires. Confirm DNS propagation is complete using a tool like whatsmydns.net. - SSL errors on subdomain: Ensure SSL is provisioned for the new subdomain separately — the SSL certificate on your root domain does not automatically extend to subdomains. - Root domain site broken after DNS change: Only modify DNS records for the specific subdomain. Do not alter the A record or CNAME record for your root domain or www unless specifically instructed. - API content not loading: Verify your API key is active and that the CMS endpoint URL is correct. Check that your Website Studio page has been republished after adding the integration code. What to Have Ready If You Need Support If you have followed the steps above and are still experiencing issues, please have the following ready when you reach out: - Your Website Studio site URL — the live address where your site is currently published. - Your domain registrar — for example, Namecheap or another provider. - The CMS you want to connect — for example, WordPress, Contentful, Sanity, or another platform. - Your preferred integration point — whether you want the CMS at your root domain or a subdomain (e.g., blog.yourdomain.com). - Any error messages or issues you have already encountered — exact wording helps speed up diagnosis. 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.

📘 Signal Reporting Dashboard – Overview

📊 What Is the Signal Reporting Dashboard? The Signal Reporting Dashboard gives you a real-time, centralized view of your SEO and campaign performance within Search Atlas's Signal Genesys-powered PR distribution tools. It helps you monitor syndication activity, rankings, keyword movement, and traffic metrics, all in one place. 🎬 Watch the Walkthrough Video For a quick visual guide, watch this short video on how to navigate the dashboard: 👉 Watch here on YouTube 🧩 Key Features You'll See in the Dashboard - Syndication Overview: See where and how your press releases, blog posts, and web content have been published. - Keyword Rankings: Track how your keywords are performing across search engines. - Content Performance: Get metrics for published articles, including impressions and clicks. - Domain Authority Tracking: View trends in backlinking and authority improvements. - Campaign Timeline: See a timeline view of all publishing activity. 🚀 Why Use This Dashboard? - Make data-driven SEO decisions with real-time metrics - Track ROI on your content campaigns - Identify which content types perform best - Prove success to clients or stakeholders with visual reports 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.

🔍 IndexNow Setup and Brand Vault Image Uploads

🌐 What Is IndexNow and Why It Matters IndexNow is a protocol that lets you instantly notify search engines — including Bing — whenever your content is created, updated, or deleted. Connecting it inside Search Atlas means your pages get crawled and indexed faster, without waiting for a search engine to discover changes on its own. ⚙️ How to Set Up IndexNow for Bing Setting up IndexNow for Bing involves connecting Search Atlas to your Bing Webmaster Tools account. Follow these steps: 1. Log in to Search Atlas and navigate to Settings in the left-hand sidebar. 2. Select Integrations (or Site Settings) and locate the IndexNow section. 3. Click Connect next to the Bing IndexNow option. 4. You will be prompted to enter your Bing Webmaster Tools API key. To find this, log in to Bing Webmaster Tools, go to Settings → API Access, and copy your API key. 5. Paste the API key into Search Atlas and select the site property you want to connect. 6. Click Save to confirm the connection. Search Atlas will now automatically submit URLs to Bing via IndexNow whenever content is published or updated. If you see an error during connection, double-check that the API key matches the correct Bing Webmaster Tools property and that the domain in Search Atlas matches the verified domain in Bing Webmaster Tools. 🏛️ What Is Brand Vault? Brand Vault is your centralised library of brand assets inside Search Atlas. It stores logos, product images, team photos, and other visual resources so they can be referenced across your SEO campaigns, content, and reporting. Keeping Brand Vault complete and up to date helps Search Atlas better represent your brand identity in AI-powered features and content generation. 🖼️ How to Upload Images to Brand Vault You can upload image assets to Brand Vault directly within Search Atlas. Follow these steps: 1. Log in to Search Atlas and navigate to Brand Vault via the header apps-grid icon → More Features → Brand Vault. 2. Click the Upload button (or the + icon) within the Brand Vault section. 3. Select the image file(s) you want to upload from your device. Supported formats typically include JPG, PNG, SVG, and WebP. 4. Once selected, the file will begin uploading. You can add a name or label to each asset for easy reference. 5. Click Save or Confirm to finalise the upload. Your images will now appear in your Brand Vault library and be available for use across Search Atlas features. If an upload fails, check the following: - Ensure the file format is supported (JPG, PNG, SVG, or WebP). - Check that the file size is within the allowed limit (typically under 10 MB). - Try refreshing the page and uploading again. - If the error persists, note the exact error message and the file's format and size so our team can assist you efficiently. 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.

🕸️ Domain Knowledge Network Empty Despite Complete Setup

🔍 Overview If your Domain Knowledge Network (DKN) is showing no data even though your knowledge graph completion is at 100% and all required business information fields are filled in, you are not alone. This is a known issue that can occur after setup is complete. The problem is not caused by missing information — it appears to be related to a generation or display issue on the platform side that requires investigation by our support team. ✅ Confirm Your Setup Is Complete Before reaching out, quickly verify the following are in place: - Knowledge graph completion shows 100% in your dashboard. - All required business information fields are filled, including business name, website URL, business category, target location, and a business description. - Your project has been saved and there are no unsaved changes pending. If all of the above are confirmed and your DKN is still empty, this is something our support team will need to investigate directly on your account. 📋 What to Have Ready When You Contact Support To help our team resolve this as quickly as possible, please have the following information ready before reaching out: - The project name affected by the empty DKN. - Confirmation that your knowledge graph completion is at 100%. - The date and approximate time you completed your knowledge graph setup. - Any error messages displayed on the DKN page, if present. - A screenshot of the empty DKN section alongside your completed knowledge graph, if possible. Our team will review your account configuration and trigger or resolve the DKN generation on the backend. 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.

🌐 Website Studio Custom Domain: www vs Non-www Setup

🔍 Overview When you publish a site in Website Studio, you may notice the URL includes index.html by default, or that visiting www.yourdomain.com doesn't automatically redirect to yourdomain.com (or vice versa). This article explains why that happens, what Website Studio can and cannot control, and how to approach fixing it through your hosting or DNS provider. ⚙️ How Website Studio Handles www and non-www URLs Website Studio is a visual site builder and publishing tool. When you export or deploy a site, the URL behavior depends on where and how the site is hosted, not on Website Studio itself. This is an important distinction: - Website Studio does not natively enforce a www or non-www preference at the application level. - The index.html suffix appears when a hosting server is not configured to serve a default document automatically. This is a server or hosting setting, not a Website Studio setting. - www → non-www redirects (or the reverse) must be configured at the DNS level or inside your hosting provider's dashboard. In short: Website Studio publishes your content, but your DNS provider or hosting environment controls how visitors reach it and which URL variant is canonical. 🗂️ Step 1 — Choose Your Canonical URL Before making any changes, decide which version of your domain you want as the primary URL: - Non-www (recommended for most sites):yourdomain.com - www:www.yourdomain.com Be consistent. Pick one and redirect all traffic there. Mixing both creates duplicate content issues that hurt SEO. 🔧 Step 2 — Remove index.html from Your URLs The index.html suffix in your URLs is controlled by your hosting provider, not by Website Studio. To remove it, log in to your hosting provider's control panel and look for a setting that controls how your server handles directory requests and default documents. Set index.html as the default file served for any directory. The exact name and location of this setting will vary depending on your hosting provider — consult your provider's own documentation or support resources for the specific steps that apply to your setup. ☁️ Step 3 — Set Up www ↔ non-www Redirects To redirect between www and non-www versions of your domain, you will need to configure a redirect rule through your DNS or hosting provider. The exact steps depend on which provider you use. In general: - Log in to your DNS or hosting provider's dashboard. - Locate the redirect or URL forwarding settings for your domain. - Create a redirect rule that sends traffic from the version you do not want (e.g. www.yourdomain.com) to the canonical version you chose in Step 1. Consult your provider's documentation for the specific steps that apply to your setup. 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.

🏗️ Choosing the Right Website Platform Architecture

🗺️ Overview: Four Ways to Build and Optimize Your Site Search Atlas supports several website platform architectures. Each one suits different priorities — from full vendor independence to fast native SEO deployment. This article explains the key differences so you can choose the right setup from the start. 🌐 Option 1: Website Studio (Search Atlas Native Builder) Website Studio is the fully hosted website builder built directly into Search Atlas. You can access it from the left sidebar → Website Studio (URL: /website-studio). Best for: Users who want a fast, managed site with native SEO tooling and no third-party hosting required. - Native OTTO SEO deployment: OTTO can deploy optimizations directly to Website Studio sites without additional integration steps. - Content publishing: Publish AI-generated content straight to your site from the Content Genius workflow. - Multi-page generation: The AI agent can generate a full multi-page website from a single prompt — including up to four pages when a multi-page site is requested. - PPC landing pages: Use the Generate PPC Site action to spin up campaign-ready pages quickly. - Vendor dependency: Your site is hosted on Search Atlas infrastructure. If you later need to migrate, plan for an export step. - GHL forms: Native GoHighLevel form embeds are not built in — use an iframe or script embed to add GHL forms to Website Studio pages. 🔌 Option 2: WordPress with OTTO SEO Best for: Users who need maximum platform flexibility, full content ownership, and compatibility with third-party plugins. - Vendor independence: You own and host the WordPress installation. No lock-in to Search Atlas infrastructure. - OTTO SEO integration: Connect your WordPress site to OTTO via the Search Atlas plugin. OTTO can then push on-page optimizations, schema, and meta updates directly to your pages. - GHL form integration: GoHighLevel forms embed natively in WordPress using the GHL plugin or an iframe — no workarounds needed. - Management overhead: You are responsible for hosting, plugin updates, security, and performance. This option requires more technical maintenance than Website Studio. - Content publishing: AI-generated content from Content Genius can be published to WordPress sites connected to your account. 📡 Option 3: CMS Sync Integration (External CMS) Best for: Teams already running a custom CMS, Webflow, Shopify, or another platform who want to pipe Search Atlas content and SEO data into their existing stack. - How it works: CMS Sync connects your external CMS to Search Atlas so you can publish content and surface SEO recommendations without switching platforms. - Vendor independence: Highest level — your site remains entirely on your chosen platform. - OTTO SEO: OTTO optimization deployment depends on your CMS's API capabilities. Some platforms support full automation; others may require manual implementation of recommendations. - GHL forms: Handled entirely by your existing CMS — Search Atlas has no impact on form behavior. - Setup complexity: Requires API configuration and may need developer involvement depending on your platform. 📊 Option 4: GoHighLevel (GHL) as the Website Platform Best for: Agencies and users already operating inside the GHL ecosystem who want to manage sites and funnels from one place. - GHL forms: Fully native — all GHL forms, pipelines, and automations work out of the box on GHL-hosted sites. - Content publishing: Website Studio is visible as a CMS option in the Content Genius publish flow for GHL users, allowing you to publish AI content without leaving the Search Atlas environment. - OTTO SEO: Connect your GHL site domain to OTTO for on-page SEO recommendations. Direct deployment support may vary — review your OTTO dashboard at left sidebar → OTTO SEO to confirm your site's connection status. - Vendor dependency: Your site is tied to GHL infrastructure and pricing. Factor this in if long-term platform independence is a priority. ⚖️ Quick Comparison at a Glance - Fastest native SEO deployment: Website Studio or WordPress + OTTO plugin - Best vendor independence: WordPress (self-hosted) or CMS Sync - Easiest management (least technical overhead): Website Studio - Best GHL form integration: GHL-hosted site or WordPress with GHL plugin - Best for agencies on GHL: GHL site with Content Genius publish integration 🛠️ How to Get Started 1. Identify your top priority: speed, independence, GHL compatibility, or ease of management. 2. Use the comparison above to select your platform architecture. 3. For Website Studio, go to left sidebar → Website Studio and select Import Site or use Start voice input to generate a new site. 4. For WordPress or CMS Sync, navigate to left sidebar → OTTO SEO and connect your domain to begin the optimization workflow. 5. For GHL sites, confirm your domain is connected in OTTO SEO and use Content Genius to publish content directly. 💬 Need Help Deciding? If you are unsure which architecture fits your specific setup, our team can help you evaluate your requirements. 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.

🔌 WordPress Plugin Setup: Content Genius Without OTTO

🗺️ Overview The Search Atlas WordPress plugin serves two independent purposes: syncing articles from Content Genius to your WordPress site, and powering OTTO SEO automation. These two functions are completely separate. You can install the plugin, sync your Content Genius content, and continue using RankMath for on-page SEO — all without activating OTTO. ⚙️ Step 1: Install the Search Atlas WordPress Plugin 1. Log in to your WordPress admin dashboard. 2. Go to Plugins → Add New. 3. Search for Search Atlas and click Install Now, then Activate. 4. In your WordPress admin menu, open the Search Atlas plugin settings. 5. Enter your Search Atlas API key to connect your account. You can find your API key in your Search Atlas account settings. 🚫 Step 2: Disable OTTO SEO Completely After connecting the plugin, OTTO SEO is not active by default — you must explicitly activate it. To make sure it stays off, follow these steps: 1. In your WordPress admin menu, click Search Atlas to open the plugin dashboard. 2. Locate the OTTO SEO section or toggle. 3. Confirm the OTTO toggle is set to Off or Disabled. Do not connect or activate an OTTO site during setup. 4. Leave the OTTO section without making any changes and proceed to Content Genius syncing. As long as you do not activate OTTO from either WordPress or the Search Atlas platform (Left sidebar → OTTO SEO → SEO Automation), OTTO will not interfere with your existing SEO setup. 📝 Step 3: Sync a Content Genius Article to WordPress 1. In Search Atlas, go to Left sidebar → Content → Content Genius (page title: "What are we writing today?") to open the SEO Content Assistant. 2. Open the article you want to publish or locate it in your content list. 3. Inside the article editor, click the Export or Publish to WordPress button (the exact label depends on your plan). 4. Select your connected WordPress site from the dropdown. 5. Choose to publish immediately or save as a draft, then confirm. The article — including its title, body, and meta fields — will be pushed directly to your WordPress site as a new post or page. 🛡️ Step 4: Confirm RankMath Is Unaffected RankMath and the Search Atlas plugin are compatible when OTTO is disabled. To avoid any conflicts, verify the following after syncing your first article: - Open the synced post in WordPress and confirm RankMath's meta fields (title, description, focus keyword) are editable and populated correctly. - Check that RankMath's schema markup and sitemap settings are unchanged. - If Content Genius populated a meta title or description during export, review those values inside RankMath's panel and update them if needed — RankMath will take precedence for on-page SEO delivery. There are no known conflicts between RankMath and the Search Atlas plugin when OTTO is kept disabled. The Search Atlas plugin will not overwrite RankMath settings on posts it did not export, and it will not inject schema or redirect rules while OTTO is off. ⚠️ Important: What Activating OTTO Would Change If you ever choose to activate OTTO in the future, be aware of the following before doing so: - OTTO manages on-page SEO settings, schema, and meta data site-wide. This may conflict with RankMath controlling the same fields. - Running both OTTO and RankMath simultaneously on the same posts is not recommended and can produce duplicate schema or overwritten meta tags. - If you activate OTTO, disable RankMath first, or limit OTTO's scope to avoid overlap. For the use case described in this article — Content Genius syncing only — keep OTTO deactivated and RankMath will remain your sole SEO layer. 🔁 Reconnecting or Troubleshooting the Plugin - API key not working: Double-check that the key was copied in full with no trailing spaces, and that it belongs to an active Search Atlas account. - WordPress site not appearing in Content Genius export dropdown: Go to the Search Atlas plugin settings in WordPress and re-save your API key to refresh the connection. - Synced post is missing content: Ensure your article in Content Genius is saved and not in a draft-only state before exporting. - RankMath fields are blank after sync: Content Genius exports the article body and title. Open the post in WordPress and manually complete RankMath's focus keyword and description fields. 💬 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.

🌐 Connect Your Website to Website Studio

🖥️ What Is Website Studio? Website Studio is Search Atlas's built-in web builder that lets you create, manage, and optimise websites directly inside the platform. Before you can build or edit pages, you need to connect your website to a Website Studio project. If you are setting up a site for the first time, follow the steps below — you do not need an existing project link or project ID. 🔍 Before You Begin Have the following ready before you start: - Your website's full URL (for example, https://zelenkadevelopment.com/) - Access to your domain's DNS settings or hosting control panel (needed if you want to publish changes live) - An active Search Atlas account with Website Studio enabled 🚀 How to Connect a New Website 1. Open Website Studio. In the left sidebar, navigate to Website Studio (located at /website-studio). 2. Start a new project. On the Website Studio section, look for the option to create or add a new project. Select it to begin the setup flow. 3. Enter your website URL. When prompted, type your full website address — for example, https://zelenkadevelopment.com/ — and proceed to the next step. 4. Name your project. Give the project a recognisable name, such as your brand or client name, so you can find it easily later. 5. Complete the connection. Follow the remaining on-screen prompts to finish the setup process. Depending on your site's size, the initial load may take a few minutes. 6. Confirm your project is active. Once setup is complete, your new project will appear in Website Studio with your URL listed. Open the project to begin working on your site. 🌍 Publishing Changes to Your Live Site After connecting your website, changes you make inside Website Studio are saved in the platform and are not automatically pushed to your live domain. To push updates live, follow the publishing options available within the editor. You may need a DNS or hosting connection configured depending on your setup. If you need help configuring your DNS or hosting connection, consult your hosting provider's documentation or contact their support team. For further assistance with connecting your website to Website Studio, please contact the Search Atlas support team via the chat widget in the bottom-right corner of the platform.

Find and Access Brand Vault in Search Atlas

This article has been consolidated. For the current, verified steps to find and use Brand Vault, see: 🗂️ Find Brand Vault and Playbook in Search Atlas.

🔍 How Signal Genesys Differs from Search Atlas

Signal Genesys and Search Atlas are two distinct products built for different primary use cases, though they are designed to complement each other. Understanding the difference will help you choose the right tool for your needs — or make the most of both. Signal Genesys is built primarily for PR publishing, brand authority, and client-ready visibility. If your main goals are distributing press releases, building brand authority through earned media, and delivering polished visibility results for clients, Signal Genesys is the right tool for the job. Search Atlas is an all-in-one SEO platform with deeper optimization tools designed for managing full SEO campaigns. It is the better fit when your focus is on comprehensive search engine optimization — covering areas such as keyword research, site auditing, link building, and ongoing campaign management. The two products are also built to work together rather than in isolation: - Signal Genesys automatically sends PR distribution URLs to Search Atlas for indexing, helping your press releases get discovered in search engines faster. - Signal Genesys uses Search Atlas AI to help generate press release content, making it easier to produce high-quality, optimized copy directly within the PR workflow. In short, if PR publishing and brand visibility are your primary goals, start with Signal Genesys. If you need a full suite of SEO campaign tools, Search Atlas is your platform. And if you want both, the two products are designed to integrate seamlessly. If you are still unsure which product best fits your workflow, please chat with a human teammate using the live chat widget in the app — we are happy to help you find the right solution.

🌐 Connect a Custom Domain Without a Plugin

You can connect your Website Studio site to a custom domain without installing any plugin. By updating your domain's DNS records, you point your domain straight to your Website Studio site. This guide walks you through the full process step by step. 📋 What You Need Before You Start Make sure you have the following ready before connecting your domain: - A custom domain you already own (for example, yourbusiness.com). - Access to your domain registrar or DNS provider account (such as GoDaddy, Namecheap, Cloudflare, or Google Domains). - Your published Website Studio site. 🌐 Step 1: Add Your Domain in Website Studio Start inside the platform so the system knows which domain to expect: 1. Open Website Studio and select the site you want to connect. 2. Go to the site's Settings area. 3. Find the Domains or Custom Domain section. Enter your custom domain exactly as you own it and save. After saving, the platform displays the DNS records you need to add at your registrar. Keep this screen open so you can copy the values in the next step. 🛠️ Step 2: Update Your DNS Records Log in to your domain registrar or DNS provider and open the DNS management area. You will add the records shown in Website Studio. There are two common setups: - Root domain (yourbusiness.com): Add an A record pointing to the IP address shown in Website Studio. - Subdomain (www.yourbusiness.com): Add a CNAME record pointing to the target value shown in Website Studio. To add a record, follow these steps: 1. Select Add Record in your DNS dashboard. 2. Choose the record type (A or CNAME) as instructed in Website Studio. 3. Paste the exact value provided by the platform into the value or destination field. 4. Leave the TTL at the default setting if you are unsure. 5. Save the record. If you want both the root domain and the www version to work, add both records as shown in the platform. ⏳ Step 3: Wait for DNS to Update DNS changes are not always instant. They can take anywhere from a few minutes to 48 hours to fully apply across the internet. This waiting period is called propagation. During this time, your domain may load intermittently, which is normal. ✅ Step 4: Verify and Secure the Connection Once the records are saved, return to Website Studio: 1. Open the Domains section again. 2. Select Verify or Check Connection if the option is available. 3. Wait for the status to show as connected. After verification, an SSL certificate is issued automatically so your site loads securely with https. This may take a short time to activate after the domain connects. 🔍 Troubleshooting Common Issues If your domain is not connecting, review these common causes: - Typos in records: Confirm the values match exactly what Website Studio shows, with no extra spaces. - Duplicate records: Remove any old A or CNAME records that point your domain elsewhere. - Not enough time: Allow up to 48 hours for propagation before assuming something is wrong. - Wrong record type: Use an A record for the root domain and a CNAME for subdomains. - Provider proxy enabled: If you use Cloudflare, try setting the record to DNS only while you confirm the connection. - Stray AAAA record blocking SSL: If your domain connects but https does not activate, check for an incorrect or leftover AAAA (IPv6) record on your domain and remove it. A wrong AAAA record can prevent the SSL certificate from being issued. 💡 Helpful Tips - Make a note of your existing DNS records before changing anything, so you can restore them if needed. - Use a single, consistent version of your domain (with or without www) as your primary address. - Clear your browser cache or test in a private window if the old site still appears. 💬 Need More Help? If you need further assistance, click the chat icon in the bottom-right corner of the platform and type "Human Teammate" to start a live chat with a member of our team.