We’re currently gradually rolling out the new Sites experience to some of our users. If you don't have access to Sites yet, you can request it from the Surfer Support team via live chat or [email protected].
The project transition is slightly different depending on your previous usage of Surfer tools.
If you've previously used both tools for the same domain:
Your domain will appear as ready to set up
Your Content Audit project will be selected by default
You're only one quick step away from creating the project - you will be given a choice to create a new Topical Map or use an existing one:
Creating a new Topical Map - you will need to wait a few minutes before the Topical Map is ready
Selecting an existing Topical Map - your entire project will be prepared right away
Make your choice and click Finish - we will take care of the rest!
If you only had a Content Audit project for your domain in the past:
Your domains with Content Audit will appear as “ready to set up.”
When you click Set up, we’ll:
Automatically create a Topical Map for the domain in the background.
Use the exact location as your existing CA project.
Once setup is complete, your project will be fully functional on the Sites, and no manual steps or choices will be needed.
If you only had Topical Map projects for your domain in the past, when you open Sites:
Your domains with existing Topical Maps will appear with a prompt to complete the setup, and you’ll be asked to:
Select a location for the new Content Audit project
Choose which pages to audit — either:
Top 100 pages
Manual selection
... or decide later
Decide if you want to use the existing Topical Map or create a new one if the current one is outdated.
After this quick setup, your Site project will be ready!
If your domain was not connected to either of the tools in the past, when you visit Sites:
You’ll see an empty state with a short video introducing Sites and its benefits.
You’ll be asked to connect your Google Search Console (if it's not yet connected)
Once the GSC is connected, you can begin by creating your first Site project and selecting a domain.
You’ll receive a welcome email with tips on what you can do next!
Reconnect GSC: You'll see a reconnect prompt if your Google Search Console access is lost or revoked. Click it, and all associated domains will be reconnected at once.
Multiple Search Consoles: You can connect as many Google Search Consoles as you want!
Project Limits: There is no limit on how many Sites projects you can create, but there is a limitation on how many pages within your domain we can analyse in Content Audit, depending on your plan.
If you have questions or feedback, our support team is here to help!
