# How to Use Ahrefs Learn practical ways to use Ahrefs' SEO tools and reports to improve SEO. ### Who is this course for? - Ahrefs users - SEOs - Digital marketers This course is geared towards new and existing users of Ahrefs. However, anyone who is interested in SEO will still be able to learn different tactics to improve their Google rankings and get more search traffic. 62 lessons In 12 modules 3h18m Total length [Start course](/content/academy/how-to-use-ahrefs/ahrefs-crawler/overview/index.html) No sign-up required, and absolutely free of charge ## Get Ahrefs certified Turn your Ahrefs knowledge into a tangible asset that opens doors to better roles, bigger clients, and lasting marketing success. [Take Exam](/content/academy/how-to-use-ahrefs/exam/index.html) 67 questions ## What you’ll learn - How to analyze yours and your competitors’ websites with Site Explorer - How to increase your AI visibility in LLMs with Brand Radar - How to master keyword research with Keywords Explorer - How to improve your on-page and technical SEO with Site Audit - How to track and improve your Google rankings with Rank Tracker - How to find untapped keyword and link building opportunities with Content Explorer ## Course breakdown ### Module 1. Ahrefs’ Crawler and Index [Overview](/content/academy/how-to-use-ahrefs/ahrefs-crawler/overview/index.html) [Crawl budget](/content/academy/how-to-use-ahrefs/ahrefs-crawler/crawl-budget/index.html) [Crawler FAQs](/content/academy/how-to-use-ahrefs/ahrefs-crawler/crawler-faqs/index.html) ### Module 2. Ahrefs SEO metrics [Overview](/content/academy/how-to-use-ahrefs/ahrefs-seo-metrics/overview/index.html) [Backlink metrics](/content/academy/how-to-use-ahrefs/ahrefs-seo-metrics/backlink/index.html) [Keyword and search traffic metrics](/content/academy/how-to-use-ahrefs/ahrefs-seo-metrics/keyword-and-search-traffic/index.html) ### Module 3. Exploring your Ahrefs account [Navigating Ahrefs](/content/academy/how-to-use-ahrefs/account/navigating/index.html) [How to add your first project](/content/academy/how-to-use-ahrefs/account/add-first-project/index.html) [How to add and use portfolios](/content/academy/how-to-use-ahrefs/account/add-first-portfolio/index.html) ### Module 4. Dashboard [Overview](/content/academy/how-to-use-ahrefs/dashboard/overview/index.html) ### Module 5. Site Explorer [Introduction to Site Explorer](/content/academy/how-to-use-ahrefs/site-explorer/intro/index.html) [Overview](/content/academy/how-to-use-ahrefs/site-explorer/overview/index.html) [Page Inspect](/content/academy/how-to-use-ahrefs/site-explorer/page-inspect/index.html) [Site Structure](/content/academy/how-to-use-ahrefs/site-explorer/site-structure/index.html) [Calendar](/content/academy/how-to-use-ahrefs/site-explorer/calendar/index.html) [Backlinks](/content/academy/how-to-use-ahrefs/site-explorer/backlinks/index.html) [Broken backlinks](/content/academy/how-to-use-ahrefs/site-explorer/broken-backlinks/index.html) [Referring domains](/content/academy/how-to-use-ahrefs/site-explorer/referring-domains/index.html) [Anchors](/content/academy/how-to-use-ahrefs/site-explorer/anchors/index.html) [Internal backlinks](/content/academy/how-to-use-ahrefs/site-explorer/internal-backlinks/index.html) [Organic keywords](/content/academy/how-to-use-ahrefs/site-explorer/organic-keywords/index.html) [Organic competitors](/content/academy/how-to-use-ahrefs/site-explorer/organic-competitors/index.html) [Top pages](/content/academy/how-to-use-ahrefs/site-explorer/top-pages/index.html)[Paid keywords](/content/academy/how-to-use-ahrefs/site-explorer/paid-keywords/index.html) [Ads](/content/academy/how-to-use-ahrefs/site-explorer/ads/index.html) [Paid pages](/content/academy/how-to-use-ahrefs/site-explorer/paid-pages/index.html) [Best by links](/content/academy/how-to-use-ahrefs/site-explorer/best-by-links/index.html) [Linked domains](/content/academy/how-to-use-ahrefs/site-explorer/linked-domains/index.html) [Outgoing anchors](/content/academy/how-to-use-ahrefs/site-explorer/outgoing-anchors/index.html) [Outgoing links](/content/academy/how-to-use-ahrefs/site-explorer/outgoing-links/index.html) ### Module 6. Keywords Explorer [Introduction to Keywords Explorer](/content/academy/how-to-use-ahrefs/keywords-explorer/intro/index.html) [Overview](/content/academy/how-to-use-ahrefs/keywords-explorer/overview/index.html) [Ads History](/content/academy/how-to-use-ahrefs/keywords-explorer/ads-history/index.html) [Matching terms](/content/academy/how-to-use-ahrefs/keywords-explorer/matching-terms/index.html) [Related terms](/content/academy/how-to-use-ahrefs/keywords-explorer/related-terms/index.html) [Search suggestions](/content/academy/how-to-use-ahrefs/keywords-explorer/search-suggestions/index.html) [Traffic share by domains](/content/academy/how-to-use-ahrefs/keywords-explorer/traffic-share-domains/index.html) [Traffic share by pages](/content/academy/how-to-use-ahrefs/keywords-explorer/traffic-share-pages/index.html) ### Module 7. Site Audit [Introduction to Site Audit](/content/academy/how-to-use-ahrefs/site-audit/introduction/index.html) [Overview](/content/academy/how-to-use-ahrefs/site-audit/overview/index.html) [Page explorer](/content/academy/how-to-use-ahrefs/site-audit/page-explorer/index.html) [Page explorer: Advanced filters](/content/academy/how-to-use-ahrefs/site-audit/page-explorer-adv-filters/index.html) [Link opportunities](/content/academy/how-to-use-ahrefs/site-audit/link-opportunities/index.html) [Link Explorer](/content/academy/how-to-use-ahrefs/site-audit/link-explorer/index.html) [Structure Explorer](/content/academy/how-to-use-ahrefs/site-audit/structure-explorer/index.html) ### Module 8. Rank Tracker [Overview](/content/academy/how-to-use-ahrefs/rank-tracker/overview/index.html) [Tags](/content/academy/how-to-use-ahrefs/rank-tracker/tags/index.html) [Pages report](/content/academy/how-to-use-ahrefs/rank-tracker/pages/index.html) [Grossing (Ranking history)](/content/academy/how-to-use-ahrefs/rank-tracker/grossing/index.html) [Metrics](/content/academy/how-to-use-ahrefs/rank-tracker/metrics/index.html) [Competitors: Overview](/content/academy/how-to-use-ahrefs/rank-tracker/competitors-overview/index.html) [Competitors: Tags](/content/academy/how-to-use-ahrefs/rank-tracker/competitors-tags/index.html) [Competitors: Traffic Share](/content/academy/how-to-use-ahrefs/rank-tracker/competitors-traffic-share/index.html) ### Module 9. Content Explorer [Overview](/content/academy/how-to-use-ahrefs/content-explorer/overview/index.html) [Content marketing use cases](/content/academy/how-to-use-ahrefs/content-explorer/use-cases/index.html) [Link building use cases](/content/academy/how-to-use-ahrefs/content-explorer/lb-use-cases/index.html) ### Module 10. Competitive Analysis [Content Gap](/content/academy/how-to-use-ahrefs/competitive-analysis/content-gap/index.html) [Link Intersect](/content/academy/how-to-use-ahrefs/competitive-analysis/link-intersect/index.html) ### Module 11. Alerts [Backlinks alerts](/content/academy/how-to-use-ahrefs/alerts/backlinks/index.html) [New keywords alerts](/content/academy/how-to-use-ahrefs/alerts/new-keywords/index.html) [Mentions alerts](/content/academy/how-to-use-ahrefs/alerts/mentions/index.html) ### Module 12. Toolbar [Overview](/content/academy/how-to-use-ahrefs/toolbar/overview/index.html) ## Course by ## Andrei Țiț Andrei Țiț is a product marketer at Ahrefs. 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