QueryCatch IQ Overview

Your command center for website performance, search analytics, and traffic insights

QueryCatch IQ Overview QueryCatch IQ is your intelligent command center for monitoring website performance, search analytics, and user engagement. It combines data from [[gloss:google-search-console|Google Search Console]] and Google Analytics with AI-powered insights to provide a comprehensive view of your online presence. QueryCatch IQ requires Google Search Console to be connected. Google Analytics integration enhances the data but is optional. Key Metrics at a Glance Search Performance Metrics [[gloss:organic-search|Organic Search]] Clicks - Total clicks from Google search results. Organic [[gloss:impressions|Search Impressions]] - How often your site appears in search. [[gloss:click-through-rate|Click-Through Rate]] (CTR) - Percentage of impressions resulting in clicks. [[gloss:average-position|Average Position]] - Your average ranking in search results Traffic Analytics (with Google Analytics) Total Sessions - Overall website visits across all sources. Real-time Active Users - Currently active visitors on your site. Engagement Rate - Percentage of engaged sessions. Average Session Duration - How long users stay on your site. Traffic Sources - Breakdown by channel (Organic, Direct, Social, etc.) QueryCatch IQ Components Performance Chart The main performance chart visualizes your search clicks and impressions over time. You can: Toggle between Clicks and Impressions views. Group data by Day, Week, or Month. Compare with previous periods or year-over-year. Hover for detailed tooltips with exact values Top Search Queries A comprehensive table showing your top-performing search queries with: Query text and performance metrics. Sortable columns (clicks, impressions, CTR, position). Search functionality to find specific queries. Pagination for browsing large datasets. Direct access to QueryCatch IQ analysis for each query Real-time Users Widget When Google Analytics is connected, see live visitor activity with: Current active user count. Auto-refresh every 60 seconds. Visual indicator (pulsing green dot) for live status. Last updated timestamp Using Date Filters QueryCatch IQ uses a global date filter that affects all metrics: Click the date range selector in the top navigation. Choose from presets (Last 7 days, Last 30 days, etc.). Or select custom start and end dates. Enable comparison mode to overlay historical data. All QueryCatch IQ components update automatically Comparison Options Previous Period - Compare with the immediately preceding timeframe. Year over Year - Compare with the same dates from last year. Custom Range - Select any specific dates for comparison AI-Powered Insights QueryCatch IQ automatically analyzes your data to provide: Wins Positive performance indicators such as: Keywords with significant traffic increases. Improved rankings for important queries. CTR improvements indicating better snippets. Successful content optimizations Opportunities Areas for improvement including: High-impression queries with low CTR. Keywords ranking on page 2 (positions 11-20). Declining traffic patterns to address. Content gaps based on search queries General Insights Overall observations about your search performance and trends that help inform your SEO strategy. Multi-Profile Support For agencies and users managing multiple websites: Switch between profiles using the profile selector. Each profile maintains separate integrations and data. QueryCatch IQ automatically refreshes when switching profiles. Permission-based access (admin vs viewer roles) Troubleshooting Common Issues No Data Showing Verify Google Search Console is connected. Check that a site is selected in GSC settings. Ensure the date range contains data (GSC has 2-3 day delay). Confirm you have the correct permissions Missing Analytics Data Connect Google Analytics in Integrations. Select the correct GA4 property. Wait 24-48 hours for initial data sync. Check that GA4 tracking is properly installed Best Practices Check QueryCatch IQ daily to spot trends early. Use comparison mode to identify seasonal patterns. Focus on queries with high impressions but low CTR for quick wins. Export top queries regularly for deeper analysis. Set up alerts for significant metric changes Pro Tip: Use the QueryCatch IQ insights as a starting point for your daily SEO tasks. Address opportunities first for maximum impact.