How to read the semrush dashboard
- George Apostolov
How to read the semrush dashboard: step-by-step guide
Head over to Domain Overview in the left sidebar.
Enter the website URL and hit Search.
You will get Domain Authority Score, which tell you the backlink health of your domain.
The Organic Search Traffic tell you the Organic traffic flowing to your website. (this is an approximation)
Then you get the overall backlinks your website has recieved.
Scrolling down you will also get an overview of the organic keywords you are ranking for.
The Organic Positions graph show your place as per Google SERP.
Scroll down all the way to the bottom of the page to find the Backlinks section.
So, the Backlinks section will list all the websites that link to your website.
Quick answer: To read the Semrush dashboard, head to Domain Overview in the left sidebar, enter your URL, and click Search. Review your Domain Authority Score, organic search traffic approximation, total backlinks, organic keywords overview, Organic Positions graph, and the Backlinks section at the bottom.
About this Semrush tutorial
Analyze your website domain authority, organic traffic, backlinks, and keyword rankings using the Semrush dashboard. This guide shows how to read the semrush dashboard in 9 steps, starting with "Head over to Domain Overview in the left sidebar" and finishing with "So, the Backlinks section will list all the websites that link to your website". The interactive demo above is a click-through copy of the real Semrush interface, so you can rehearse each step before doing it in your own account.
Frequently asked questions
How many steps does it take to read the semrush dashboard?
9 steps. Each one is listed in order above, and the demo highlights exactly where to click.
Can I try it without changing my own account?
Yes. Clicking through the demo doesn't touch your Semrush data or settings. Once you know the flow, repeat it in your own workspace.
This tutorial is filed under Semrush. Related guides: How to remove toxic backlinks from semrush, How to Search Keywords Locally in Semrush and How to See the Top 5 Organic Competitors Semrush. Last reviewed 05 Oct 2026.
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