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PDF Reports

SearchFit generates professional PDF reports that you can download, share with stakeholders, and use for presentations.

Generating a PDF Report

From Dashboard

  1. Navigate to any report in your dashboard
  2. Click the Download PDF button
  3. Wait for PDF generation (usually 10-30 seconds)
  4. Download starts automatically

From Report Page

  1. View your full AEO report
  2. Click ExportDownload PDF
  3. Select sections to include (optional)
  4. Generate and download

PDF Contents

Your PDF report includes:

Cover Page

  • Report title and date
  • Domain analyzed
  • Overall AEO score
  • SearchFit branding

Executive Summary

  • Key findings overview
  • Score breakdown by platform
  • Top 3 recommendations
  • Comparison to previous report

Detailed Analysis

  • Platform-by-platform breakdown
  • Mention analysis
  • Sentiment overview
  • Accuracy assessment

Recommendations

  • Prioritized action items
  • Impact assessment
  • Implementation guidance
  • Resource requirements

Appendix

  • Raw data tables
  • Methodology explanation
  • Glossary of terms

Customizing PDFs

Branding Options

For Pro and Enterprise plans:

  1. Go to SettingsBranding
  2. Upload your logo
  3. Set brand colors
  4. Choose header/footer text
  5. Save branding preferences

Section Selection

Choose which sections to include:

  • Toggle sections on/off before generating
  • Reorder sections as needed
  • Add custom notes or context
  • Include or exclude competitor data

Sharing Reports

Direct Download

Download and share manually via:

  • Email attachment
  • Cloud storage (Google Drive, Dropbox)
  • Team messaging (Slack, Teams)

Create a shareable link:

  1. Generate your PDF report
  2. Click ShareCreate Link
  3. Set expiration (optional)
  4. Add password protection (optional)
  5. Copy and share the link

Scheduled Delivery

Automatically send reports:

  1. Go to ReportsSchedule
  2. Enable PDF delivery
  3. Add recipient email addresses
  4. Set delivery frequency
  5. Customize email message

Report History

Access previously generated PDFs:

  1. Go to ReportsHistory
  2. View all generated reports
  3. Re-download any past report
  4. Compare reports over time

File Specifications

PropertyValue
FormatPDF 1.7
Page SizeA4 (default) or Letter
Resolution300 DPI for images
File SizeTypically 1-5 MB
AccessibilityTagged PDF, screen reader compatible

Enterprise Features

Enterprise plans include:

White Label Reports

  • Remove SearchFit branding
  • Add your company logo and colors
  • Custom report templates

Bulk Generation

  • Generate reports for multiple domains
  • Batch PDF creation
  • Bulk download or delivery

API Access

Generate PDFs programmatically:

curl -X POST https://api.searchfit.com/v1/reports/pdf \
-H "Authorization: Bearer YOUR_API_KEY" \
-d '{"reportId": "abc123"}'

Custom Templates

Work with our team to create:

  • Custom report layouts
  • Additional sections
  • Specialized analysis

Troubleshooting

PDF Won't Generate

If PDF generation fails:

  1. Check your internet connection
  2. Ensure the report has completed
  3. Try a different browser
  4. Clear browser cache
  5. Contact support if issues persist

PDF Looks Wrong

If formatting is off:

  1. Use latest browser version
  2. Download fresh copy
  3. Check PDF viewer settings
  4. Report issue with screenshot

Download Issues

If download doesn't start:

  1. Check browser download settings
  2. Disable ad blockers temporarily
  3. Try right-click → Save As
  4. Use a different browser

Best Practices

  1. Generate fresh PDFs - Always download current data
  2. Use branding - Customize for professional presentation
  3. Include context - Add notes for recipients
  4. Schedule delivery - Automate regular reporting
  5. Archive important reports - Save historical copies