Sometimes a link isn't the right vehicle — a client wants an attachment, a manager wants a file for the deck. Reports support PDF export for exactly that.
Exporting a PDF
From a scan report, use the PDF export action. The export renders a print-optimized version of the report — grade, mention rate, per-question results, competitor table, citation summary and website diagnosis — laid out for paper/PDF rather than for scrolling: navigation and interactive controls are stripped, page breaks are placed sensibly.
Since the export uses the browser's print pipeline, you can choose "Save as PDF" in the print dialog on any platform.
PDF vs. link vs. CSV
- Permanent link (
/r/<id>) — best default. Always shows the report exactly as scanned, costs nothing to share, works on any device. Kept for a year. - PDF — best for attachments, offline review, or archiving a snapshot beyond the one-year retention. Frozen at export time — a re-scan won't update it (which is sometimes exactly what you want for before/after comparisons).
- CSV — best for analysis. The answers export gives you raw per-answer data for spreadsheets or BI tools.
Practical uses
- Before/after proof. Export a PDF before you start fixing issues and another after a few weeks of monitoring — a concrete artifact of progress.
- Client reporting. Agencies attach the PDF to monthly reports; the permanent link goes in the email body for those who want to click around.
- Internal buy-in. A one-page grade with named competitors is a persuasive attachment when arguing for content or SEO budget.
Notes
- The PDF reflects the report's language — switch the report language before exporting if the audience needs another of the six languages (details).
- Charts are rendered as static images in the export; the interactive drill-downs naturally exist only in the live dashboard.