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# Setting up keyword tracking

Create a Track project with the right keyword, domain, platforms, locations, and scan settings.

## Create a tracking project

1. Select a client and open **Track**.
2. Create a project or start from the available benchmark workflow.
3. Enter the keyword and confirm the domain and brand.
4. Select the platforms that matter for this query.
5. Add locations when local or location-biased results matter.
6. Review the per-scan credit estimate.
7. Run the first scan or enable the available recurring schedule.

## Choose platforms deliberately

Traditional, AI, local, and video platforms measure different kinds of visibility and have different costs. Location-aware AI platforms can multiply work across additional locations. Enable only the surfaces you intend to monitor.

## Organize tracking

Use topic groups and bulk settings where available to keep related keywords consistent. Turning auto-tracking off stops new scheduled scans for that keyword; you can still run a manual scan.

## Read the first result

After a completed scan, review SPI and its category breakdown, then open the detailed traditional, AI answer, citation, local, or video results that apply to the project.

## Related articles

* [Supported tracking platforms](/track/supported-tracking-platforms.md)
* [Understanding SPI](/track/understanding-spi.md)
* [Credit costs reference](/account-and-settings/credit-costs-reference.md)


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