Keyword Dashboard

The Keyword Dashboard is your central hub for tracking playlist SEO performance and managing saved keywords. It provides two main views: the Playlist Overview for organizing playlists into folders and monitoring their keyword rankings, and Saved Keywords for tracking your priority keywords across all playlists.

Industry Access Required: Keyword Dashboard is exclusively available to Industry Access users. If you don't have access yet, you can upgrade your plan to unlock this feature.

Search volume data shown in the Keyword Dashboard is an interpretive metric based on YouTube/Google SERP data, industry knowledge, and Spotify analytics. It serves as a general popularity indicator rather than exact search figures.

Access the Keyword Dashboard

  1. Navigate to Tools > SEO in the sidebar

  2. Click Keyword Dashboard or navigate directly to app.artist.tools/seo/playlists

  3. The page loads with Playlist Overview as the default tab

Expected result: You'll see a tabbed interface with "Playlist Overview" and "Saved Keywords" tabs at the top.

Playlist Overview tab

The Playlist Overview tab helps you organize playlists into custom folders and track their keyword performance in one centralized view.

Understanding the Playlist Overview

When you open the Playlist Overview tab, you'll see:

  • Folder tabs: Sub-tabs for each playlist folder (defaults to "My Playlists")

  • Playlist table: Displays all playlists within the selected folder with SEO metrics

  • Loading indicators: Toast notifications show "Loading SEO data for 'Folder Name'..." during data fetches (can take up to a minute for large folders)

Create a playlist folder

  1. In the Playlist Overview tab, click the + button next to the folder tabs

  2. A "Create Folder" modal appears

  3. Enter a descriptive folder name (e.g., "Workout Playlists", "Study Focus", "Genre Testing")

  4. Click Create or press Enter

Expected result: A new folder tab appears with an empty playlist table, ready for you to add playlists.

Organize playlists by genre, growth strategy, or campaign to quickly compare performance across similar playlists. This makes it easier to identify which strategies work best for specific types of content.

View playlist SEO data

The playlist table displays comprehensive SEO metrics:

  • Playlist name: The title of your playlist with a clickable link

  • Quality data: SEO health score or quality metrics

  • Followers: Current follower count

  • Snapshots: Historical data points tracking changes over time

  • Keyword count: Number of keywords the playlist currently ranks for

  • Market count: Number of markets/regions where the playlist appears

  • Search volume: Combined search volume for ranked keywords

While playlists load, you may see partial data or placeholders. Wait for the success toast ("SEO data loaded for 'Folder Name'") to confirm all metrics are populated.

Search playlists within a folder

  1. Select the folder you want to search

  2. Locate the search bar above the playlist table

  3. Type the playlist name or partial match

  4. Results filter in real-time (client-side filtering)

Expected result: Only playlists matching your search query appear in the table.

Search only filters by playlist name—it does not filter by keyword, market, or other metrics. All playlists in the folder must load before searching, which may cause delays in folders with 50+ playlists.

Sort playlist data

  1. Click any column header (e.g., "Followers", "Search Volume", "Keyword Count")

  2. The table sorts in ascending or descending order

  3. Click again to reverse the sort direction

Expected result: Playlists reorder based on the selected metric, helping you identify top performers or underperforming playlists quickly.

Customize table columns

  1. Click the column header menu (three dots or settings icon)

  2. Select which columns to show or hide

  3. Your preferences save automatically

Use case: Hide less relevant columns (like Snapshots or Market Count) to focus on your priority metrics such as followers and search volume.

Export playlist data

  1. Select the folder containing the playlists you want to export

  2. Click the Export or CSV button in the table header

  3. A CSV file downloads with all visible playlists and their metrics

Expected result: The CSV includes playlist-specific fields like name, followers, keyword count, market count, and search volume for the selected folder.

Export data regularly to track growth trends over time. Compare month-over-month exports to identify which playlists are gaining traction and which need optimization.

Rename a playlist folder

  1. Select the folder you want to rename

  2. Click the three dots menu next to the folder name

  3. Select Rename Folder

  4. A "Rename Folder" modal appears with the current name pre-filled

  5. Enter the new folder name and click Rename

Expected result: The folder tab updates with the new name immediately. All playlists remain in the folder.

Delete a playlist folder

  1. Select the folder you want to delete

  2. Click the three dots menu next to the folder name

  3. Select Delete Folder

  4. A confirmation modal appears asking you to confirm deletion

  5. Confirm deletion

Expected result: The folder is removed, and you're redirected to another folder. If the folder contained playlists, they move to the selected fallback folder.

Deleting a folder is permanent and cannot be undone. These are the same folders as seen in your Dashboard, and will subsequently be removed there as well.

Pagination controls

The Playlist Overview uses client-side pagination to manage large folders:

  1. At the bottom of the table, use the page controls to navigate

  2. Default page size: 8 playlists per page

  3. Available options: 8, 24, 48, or 100 playlists per page

  4. Select a larger page size to view more playlists at once

Expected result: The table updates to show the selected number of playlists per page.

Folders with a large number of playlists (50+) may fail to load, given how much data must be fetched. If you run into this problem, decrease the page size.

Saved Keywords tab

The Saved Keywords tab displays all keywords you've saved across the platform, making it easy to monitor performance and track your priority keywords in one place.

Access the Saved Keywords tab

  1. From the Keyword Dashboard, click the Saved Keywords tab (next to "Playlist Overview")

  2. The tab loads with all your saved keywords in a table format

Expected result: A table displays all your saved keywords with performance metrics.

Save keywords to the dashboard

You cannot save keywords directly from the Saved Keywords tab—keywords must be saved from other areas of the platform.

From Keyword Explorer

  1. Go to Keyword Explorer

  2. Find a keyword you want to track

  3. Click the ⭐ star icon in the table row

  4. A confirmation toast appears: "Keyword saved"

From Keyword Page

  1. When viewing a Keyword Page, click the ⭐ star icon in the header or actions menu

  2. The keyword is immediately added to your saved list

Expected result: The keyword now appears in your Saved Keywords tab with a highlighted ⭐ indicator throughout the platform.

Save keywords strategically—focus on 5-10 high-priority keywords per playlist that match your genre and theme. This keeps your tracking focused and actionable without hitting the 100-keyword limit.

View saved keyword metrics

The Saved Keywords table displays:

  • Keyword: The search term you saved (with ⭐ indicator)

  • Follower Growth Per Day: Average daily follower growth across top 50 ranking playlists

  • Google Volume: Monthly Google searches for this keyword

  • Follower Reach: Combined follower count of top 50 playlists

  • Market: Country/region for the keyword data (if market filtering is enabled)

Filter saved keywords by market

  1. Use the inline filter controls within the Saved Keywords table

  2. Select a specific country or market to view keyword data for that region

Expected result: The table updates to show metrics for the selected market.

Sort keyword data

  1. Click any column header (e.g., "Follower Growth Per Day", "Google Volume")

  2. The table sorts in ascending or descending order based on that metric

Sort by Follower Growth Per Day to quickly identify which of your saved keywords are currently trending upward. This helps you prioritize which playlists to optimize first for maximum growth impact.

Pagination in Saved Keywords

  1. At the bottom of the table, use the page controls to navigate through keywords

  2. Default page size: 10 keywords per page

  3. Adjust the page size using the dropdown if available

Expected result: The table shows the selected number of keywords per page.

Remove saved keywords

  1. In the Saved Keywords table, find the keyword you want to remove

  2. Click the ⭐ star icon to un-save it

Expected result: The keyword is immediately removed from your saved list. No confirmation dialog appears—the table updates instantly.

Removing a keyword from Saved Keywords is instant and cannot be undone. You'll need to manually re-save it from Keyword Explorer if you remove it by mistake.

Track keywords in Playlist SEO tabs

Your saved keywords automatically appear at the top of your Playlist SEO tabs:

  1. Navigate to any playlist (e.g., /playlist/[id])

  2. Select the SEO tab from the sidebar

  3. Scroll to the Keyword Rankings section

Expected result: Your saved keywords appear at the top of the keyword table with ⭐ indicators, making it easy to see how your playlist ranks for your priority keywords.

For detailed information on using the Playlist SEO tab, see Playlist SEO tab.

Organize your keyword strategy

Keyword selection best practices

When deciding which keywords to save:

  1. Match your playlist genres: Only save keywords that align with the music you curate

  2. Balance competition and opportunity: Choose keywords with good growth but manageable competition (avoid those dominated by 200K+ follower playlists)

  3. Include variations: Save both broad terms (e.g., "workout music") and niche variations (e.g., "gym workout songs 2024")

  4. Monitor market-specific keywords: If you target specific regions, save keywords for those markets

  5. Review regularly: Check your saved keywords monthly and remove those with declining growth

Create a keyword cluster

For each playlist, save 5-7 related keywords:

  1. 1 primary keyword (highest volume, core theme)

  2. 2-3 secondary keywords (related topics, moderate volume)

  3. 2-3 long-tail keywords (niche, lower competition)

Example cluster for a chill playlist:

  • Primary: "chill music"

  • Secondary: "chill vibes", "relaxing songs"

  • Long-tail: "chill study beats", "chill acoustic guitar"

Use all keywords in your cluster across your playlist title, description, and custom cover text for maximum search coverage. This creates multiple pathways for listeners to discover your playlist organically.

Troubleshooting

Issue

Likely Cause

Solution

Loading takes longer than 1 minute

Large folder with 50+ playlists or slow server response

Wait for the toast notification to confirm completion. If loading fails, refresh the page or try again later.

Saved keywords not appearing in the list

Browser cache issue or sync delay

Refresh the page (Ctrl+R or Cmd+R). If the issue persists, check another page to confirm the keyword is saved.

Can't save more keywords

Reached the 100 keyword limit on Industry plan

Remove less important keywords or upgrade to a higher plan for increased limits.

Saved keywords show outdated metrics

Data updates every 10-24 hours

Wait for the next data refresh cycle. Metrics are not real-time.

Keyword removed by accident

Clicked the ⭐ icon without confirmation

Go to Keyword Explorer, search for the keyword, and save it again using the ⭐ icon.

Folder disappeared after deletion

Folder was deleted and you were redirected to another folder

Check the fallback folder selected during deletion. Playlists were moved there, not deleted.

Empty tables with no data

Free plan user—SEO metrics require Industry plan or higher

Upgrade to an Industry plan to access full SEO metrics, keyword data, and folder features.

Playlists don't appear in search results

Search only filters by playlist name, not by keyword or metric

Ensure you're typing the exact playlist name. If searching by keyword, use column sorting instead.

Limitations

  • Keyword limit: Industry plan restricted to 100 saved keywords

  • No folders for keywords: Saved keywords appear in a single list—no grouping by playlist or genre available

  • Client-side pagination in Playlist Overview: All playlists in a folder load at once, which may cause delays for folders with 50+ playlists. No server-side pagination or infinite scroll.

  • Search limitations: Searching in Playlist Overview only filters by playlist name, not by metrics like keyword count or search volume

  • Market-specific saves: Each keyword is saved per market (US keyword saved separately from UK version)

  • No collaboration: Team members cannot share saved keyword lists or playlist folders (each user has their own)

  • No bulk actions: Can't save or remove multiple keywords at once—must do individually

  • Free plan restrictions: Free users see empty tables with no SEO metrics or actionable data

  • Data refresh rate: Metrics update every 10-24 hours—not real-time

Getting help

When reporting issues with the Keyword Dashboard:

  • Specify which tab you're using (Playlist Overview or Saved Keywords)

  • Note how many playlists are in the affected folder or how many keywords you have saved

  • Include the exact error message or toast notification you received

  • Take screenshots of the folder/table layout and any loading states

  • Mention if the issue occurs on specific folders/keywords or globally

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