Checklist for SEMrush Integration & SEO Workflow
âś… List 1: SEMrush Account Setup & Integrationđź“Ś
Checklist:•Create or log into your SEMrush account•
Connect Google Analytics & Google Search Console to SEMrush•
Integrate SEMrush with Trello using Zapier or API•
Set up automatic keyword tracking updates in Trello•
Enable notifications for rank changes & site audits⸻
âś… List 2: Keyword Research & Strategy
📌 Checklist:•Use Keyword Magic Tool to generate keyword ideas•
Identify high-volume, low-competition keywords•
Analyze keyword intent (informational, transactional, navigational)•
Find long-tail and question-based keywords•Map keywords to landing pages & content topics•
Export selected keywords to Trello for tracking⸻
âś… List 3: Competitor Analysis
📌 Checklist:•
Use Domain Overview to analyze competitor websites•
Identify top-ranking pages & keywords of competitors•
Find backlink sources competitors are using•
Track competitor ad strategies with SEMrush PPC tools•
Add competitor insights to Trello for ongoing monitoring⸻
âś… List 4: On-Page SEO Optimization
📌 Checklist:•
Run Site Audit to find technical SEO issues•
Optimize page titles, meta descriptions & headers•
Improve URL structures & internal linking•Fix broken links & redirect errors•
Ensure images have alt text and proper file names•
Update SEO-friendly content using SEMrush SEO Writing Assistant⸻
âś… List 5: Off-Page SEO & Link Building
📌 Checklist:•
Use Backlink Analytics to find high-authority backlink opportunities•
Identify toxic backlinks & use
Disavow Tool if necessary•
Plan guest blogging outreach for backlinks•
Monitor referral traffic from backlink sources•
Track new backlinks inside SEMrush & update Trello⸻
âś… List 6: Content Marketing & Optimization
📌 Checklist:•
Use Topic Research Tool to generate blog post ideas•
Check readability & SEO score with SEMrush SEO Content Template•
Optimize existing content for featured snippets•Implement structured data markup for rich results•
Track social media engagement with SEMrush Social Media Toolkit⸻
âś… List 7: Paid Ads & PPC Optimization
📌 Checklist:•
Research high-performing keywords for Google Ads•
Track competitor ad copies with SEMrush Ad Research•
Set up and track PPC campaigns in Advertising Toolkit•
Optimize ad copy and landing pages based on insights•
Monitor cost-per-click (CPC) & ROI using SEMrush reports⸻
âś… List 8: SEO Tracking & Reportingđź“Ś
Checklist:•
Set up Position Tracking for important keywords•
Monitor Google SERP features for brand presence•
Schedule weekly or monthly SEO reports in SEMrush•
Review traffic trends & ranking improvements•
Adjust SEO strategies based on data insights⸻
đź”— SEMrush-Trello Integration
Notes:•Use Zapier to auto-create Trello cards for new keyword opportunities•
Automatically log site audit issues into Trello for easy tracking•
Set up alerts for ranking drops & technical issues to trigger Trello tasks•
Sync SEMrush tasks with Trello to streamline SEO workflows⸻
This checklist ensures a seamless workflow for using SEMrush with Trello for SEO & digital marketing.
