Adding Your First Brand
Learn how to set up brand monitoring by adding your first brand to RankLLM. This guide covers brand configuration, monitoring setup, and best practices.
What You'll Learn
- How to add and configure your brand profile
- Best practices for brand name and description
- Setting up monitoring preferences
- Understanding brand verification
Step-by-Step Guide
Navigate to Brands
Go to the Brands section in your dashboard
Click on "Brands" in the main navigation menu on the left side of your dashboard.
Click "Add Brand"
Start the brand creation process
Look for the "Add Brand" or "New Brand" button, usually located at the top right of the brands page.
Enter Brand Details
Fill in your brand information
Provide your brand name, website URL, and industry. Be precise with the brand name as this affects AI recognition.
Configure Monitoring
Set up your monitoring preferences
Choose which AI platforms to monitor, set monitoring frequency, and configure alert preferences.
Brand Information Fields
Understanding what information to provide when setting up your brand:
Brand Name
RequiredThe exact name customers know you by
Example: Tesla, Microsoft, Nike
Website URL
RequiredYour primary website address
Example: https://yourcompany.com
Industry
RequiredYour business sector
Example: Technology, Healthcare, Retail
Description
Brief description of your business
Example: AI-powered project management software
Keywords
Related terms and products
Example: project management, AI, productivity
Pro Tips
Brand Name Accuracy
Use the exact name your customers know you by. This improves AI recognition accuracy.
Website Verification
Add your main website URL to help RankLLM understand your brand context better.
Industry Selection
Choose the most specific industry category available for better competitive analysis.
Common Issues & Solutions
Brand Not Appearing in AI Results
If your brand isn't showing up in AI monitoring results, check:
- Brand name spelling matches exactly how customers refer to you
- Website URL is correct and accessible
- Industry selection is specific enough
- Allow 24-48 hours for initial data collection
Too Many False Positives
If you're getting mentions that aren't about your brand:
- Add more specific keywords to help distinguish your brand
- Include your company's full legal name if different from brand name
- Use the exclude keywords feature for common false positives
🎉 Congratulations!
You've successfully added your first brand to RankLLM. Your brand is now being monitored across AI platforms. Here's what to do next: