Adding Domains

Domain Configuration Overview

Domains are the foundation of your AI search monitoring strategy. Each domain represents a brand, product, or entity you want to track across AI search engines. Proper configuration ensures accurate detection and meaningful insights.

Adding a New Domain

1. Navigate to your Dashboard
2. Click the "Add Domain" button
3. Fill in the domain configuration form
4. Review and save your settings

Essential Domain Fields

Domain Name

Your primary website URL. This helps SearchRank AI understand your brand's online presence and track citations.

Format: example.com (without https://)
Examples:
- searchrank.ai
- mycompany.com
- product.io

Brand Name

The primary name of your brand as it should appear in AI responses. This is the exact string SearchRank AI looks for.

Examples:
- SearchRank AI
- Acme Corporation
- TechStart Pro

Brand Aliases

Alternative names, abbreviations, or common variations of your brand. This increases detection accuracy.

For "SearchRank AI":
- SearchRankAI
- Search Rank
- SRAI
- Search Rank AI
- searchrank

Fuzzy Matching Threshold

A percentage value (0-100) that determines how strictly brand names must match. Lower values catch more misspellings but may have false positives.

• 90-100%: Strict matching, fewer false positives
• 80-89%: Balanced approach (recommended)
• 70-79%: Catches more variations and misspellings

Advanced Configuration

Industry Category

Selecting your industry helps SearchRank AI provide relevant benchmarks and competitor suggestions.

Geographic Focus

If your brand has regional focus, specify target markets for more relevant monitoring.

Competitor Tracking

Add competitors to monitor alongside your brand. This provides valuable competitive intelligence.

Best Practices for Domain Configuration

1. Be Comprehensive with Aliases

Think about all the ways people might refer to your brand:

• Common misspellings
• Abbreviations and acronyms
• Product names vs. company names
• Regional variations

2. Start with a Higher Threshold

Begin with 85-90% fuzzy matching and adjust based on results. Too low a threshold leads to false positives.

3. Verify Your Configuration

After adding a domain, run a few test prompts to ensure detection works correctly. Look for:

• Brand mentions being properly identified
• No false positives from similar names
• Aliases working as expected

Managing Multiple Domains

If you manage multiple brands or products, consider:

• Creating separate domains for each distinct brand
• Using consistent naming conventions
• Organizing domains by business unit or product line
• Setting up shared competitor lists where relevant

Domain Status

Each domain has a status indicator:

• Active: Fully configured and monitoring
• Pending: Awaiting initial configuration
• Paused: Temporarily stopped monitoring
• Error: Configuration issue needs attention

Next Steps

Once your domain is configured, you're ready to understand how AI search engines work and why monitoring matters. Continue to Understanding AI Search.