Managing Categories
Group a website’s keywords into focused topics for filtering, charts and analysis.
Overview
Categories organise keywords without changing how those keywords are tracked. Each category belongs to one website, so the same category name can be used independently on another website.
A keyword can belong to more than one category. Keywords without a category appear in the Uncategorised count.
Quick start
- Select a specific website.
- Open Manage websites & categories.
- Enter a category name.
- Select Add.
- Assign the category from the Keywords table.
Create a category
- Select the website from the main Website selector.
- Select Manage websites & categories.
- Enter the name under Categories.
- Select Add.
The category appears only for the selected website. Category controls remain unavailable while All websites is selected.
Assign a keyword
Open the Keywords tab and find the required keyword.
- Select Assign category when the keyword has no category.
- Select the plus icon when it already has one or more categories.
- Choose the required category from the popover.
The category appears as a chip in the keyword row. Select the remove icon inside a chip to unlink that category.
Filter by category
Use the category selector above the Keywords table to show one group. Select All categories to restore the full list.
The summary chips update with the visible keyword scope. Select Uncategorised to focus on terms that still need organising.
Rename a category
- Select the category’s website.
- Open Manage websites & categories.
- Select the rename icon beside the category.
- Enter the new name and save it.
Renaming a category updates that website’s category. A category with the same name on another website remains unchanged.
Delete a category
- Select the category’s website.
- Open Manage websites & categories.
- Select the delete icon beside the category.
- Confirm deletion.
Deleting a category removes its keyword assignments. It does not delete the keywords.
What should I do next?
| Situation | Action |
|---|---|
| Many keywords are uncategorised | Group them by product, service, topic or intent. |
| A chart is too broad | Filter it to a relevant category. |
| One keyword belongs to two themes | Assign both categories. |
| A category name is unclear | Rename it for the selected website. |
| A category is no longer useful | Delete it; the keywords remain. |
Category planning
Choose names that remain useful across dashboards. Product lines, services, content themes and search intent are strong starting points.
Avoid categories that duplicate a market. Categories group keywords by subject; markets define tracking location, device and search engine.
Troubleshooting
Select a website to manage categories
Choose a specific website from the main selector. Category creation, rename and deletion need a website scope.
A category is missing
- Check the active workspace.
- Select the website that owns the category.
- Select All categories in the filter.
- Refresh the page if it remains missing.
A category cannot be assigned
Confirm that the category and keyword belong to the same website. Categories from another website cannot be linked.
A duplicate category message appears
Use the existing category or enter a different name. Duplicate names are blocked within the same website.
Frequently asked questions
Does a category change ranking collection?
No. It organises and filters existing keyword data.
Can a keyword have several categories?
Yes. Add each relevant category from the keyword row.
Can two websites use the same category name?
Yes. Their categories remain separate.
Does deleting a category delete its keywords?
No. The keywords become uncategorised unless they retain another category.
Getting help
Provide the workspace, website, category name and affected keyword when contacting support.