Establish a baseline
Spend your first few weeks watching your scores settle before setting targets. This baseline shows your brand’s natural range and gives you a realistic starting point for measuring growth.Benchmark against competitors
The most useful comparison is against your direct rivals. Use the Industry ranking table to line up your metrics with your competitive set:- Visibility — if the leader is far ahead, find the categories where they out-mention you and focus there.
- Placement — if rivals are consistently positioned ahead of you, your content may not yet read as authoritative enough to be the top pick.
- Sentiment — compare your tone to the category to see whether reputation is an advantage or a liability.