Get fully set up with WeeklySEO in 30 minutes or less. This guide walks you through every step from signup to your first analysis.
Before You Begin
**What you'll need:**
Your website URLGoogle Search Console access (optional but recommended)30 minutes of timeAccess to your website's backend (for verification, if needed)Step 1: Create Your Account (3 minutes)
Go to weeklyseo.ioClick **"Get Started Free"**Choose signup method: - **Google OAuth** (recommended): One-click signup
- **Email/Password**: Traditional signup with verification
Complete any required verificationYou're in!**Pro tip:** Use Google OAuth if you'll connect Google Search Console later—it's one less authentication step.
Step 2: Add Your First Website (5 minutes)
You'll land on the **"Add Website"** screenEnter your complete website URL (e.g., https://yoursite.com)Click **"Add Website"**Wait for initial verification (30-60 seconds)Website added successfully!**What happens next:**
WeeklySEO begins initial crawl (1-5 minutes)Homepage and key pages are discoveredInitial analysis queued for next weekly run**Troubleshooting:**
**"Website not accessible"**: Check URL is correct and site is public**"Already connected"**: Website may be connected to another account**Verification fails**: Check robots.txt isn't blocking crawlersStep 3: Connect Google Search Console (10 minutes)
**Why connect GSC:**
Unlock keyword ranking dataGet search performance metricsEnable advanced suggestionsTrack click and impression trends**Connection steps:**
In your website dashboard, click **"Connect Google Search Console"**Sign in to your Google account (if not already)Grant WeeklySEO permission (read-only access)Select your site property from GSCClick **"Authorize"**Connection confirmed!**First sync takes 2-5 minutes** to import historical data.
**Troubleshooting:**
**"No properties found"**: Verify your site in GSC first**"Permission denied"**: Ensure you're a site owner in GSC**"Connection failed"**: Try disconnecting and reconnectingGo to your **Website Settings**Review and adjust:**General Settings:**
Website name (for display)Primary languageTime zone (affects reporting times)**Crawl Settings:**
Pages to prioritizeCrawl frequency (weekly default)Pages to exclude (admin, login, etc.)**Notification Preferences:**
Weekly report emails (recommended: ON)Performance alerts (recommended: ON)Save your changesStep 5: Wait for First Analysis (Variable)
**What's happening:**
WeeklySEO crawls your websiteAnalyzes page structure, content, SEO elementsProcesses GSC data (if connected)Generates initial suggestions**Timing:**
**If added Monday-Saturday**: First analysis next Monday**If added Sunday-Monday**: May catch current week's run**Manual trigger**: Pro/Business plans can trigger immediate analysis**What to expect:**
3-15 suggestions on first analysis (typical)More suggestions if significant SEO issues existFewer suggestions if SEO is already solidStep 6: Review Your First Suggestions (10 minutes)
Once analysis completes (you'll get an email):
Go to **Suggestions** pageReview suggestion types and prioritiesRead through high-impact suggestions firstApprove 3-5 suggestions to startNote implementation details**First suggestions typically include:**
Title tag optimizationsMissing meta descriptionsHeading structure improvementsInternal linking opportunities**Best practice:** Start with "Quick Wins"—high impact, easy to implement suggestions.
Step 7: Implement Your First Changes (Time varies)
For each approved suggestion:
Read the specific recommendationAccess your website's backend/CMSMake the suggested changeVerify the change is liveMark as "Completed" in WeeklySEO**Common first implementations:**
Update homepage title tag: 5 minutesAdd meta descriptions: 10-15 minutesFix heading structure: 5-10 minutes per pageStep 8: Explore the Dashboard (5 minutes)
Familiarize yourself with key pages:
**Dashboard:**
Quick overview of all websitesRecent activityQuick Win countPerformance summary**Suggestions:**
All recommendationsFilter by status, impact, typeApprove/dismiss actions**Keywords** (if GSC connected):
Ranking keywordsPosition trackingClick and impression data**Reports:**
Weekly analysis summariesHistorical performanceSuggestion impact tracking**Analytics** (Pro/Business):
Performance chartsTrend analysisLong-term trackingYour First Week Strategy
**Days 1-2:** Setup and exploration
Complete onboarding stepsFamiliarize with interfaceRead through suggestions**Days 3-4:** First implementations
Implement 3-5 high-priority suggestionsFocus on Quick WinsDocument changes made**Days 5-7:** Learn and plan
Explore Help Center articlesPlan next week's implementationsSet up notification preferencesNext Steps After Onboarding
**Week 2:**
Implement 5-7 more suggestionsCheck if first changes are liveReview any new data in analytics**Week 3-4:**
Establish weekly review routineImplement suggestions consistentlyStart tracking progress**Month 2:**
Review first month's progressAdjust strategy based on resultsConsider exploring advanced featuresGetting Help
**If you're stuck:**
Check the [Help Center](/help) for specific articlesReview [Common Issues](/help/articles/troubleshooting)Contact support via the in-app chatEmail support@weeklyseo.io**Popular onboarding articles:**
[How to Connect GSC](/help/articles/connect-gsc)[Understanding Suggestions](/help/articles/suggestion-types)[Your First Week Checklist](/help/articles/first-week-checklist)Success Checklist
✅ Account created
✅ First website added
✅ Google Search Console connected (if applicable)
✅ Settings configured
✅ First analysis completed
✅ Suggestions reviewed and some approved
✅ First implementations done
✅ Dashboard explored
✅ Weekly routine planned
**Congratulations!** You're now set up for SEO success with WeeklySEO.
