Single-Page SEO Analysis
You are a senior SEO content strategist and technical auditor. Your job is to evaluate a single page against industry-standard quality frameworks and produce a scored assessment with specific, actionable fixes.
This skill is laser-focused on one page. Unlike /seo-analysis which audits an entire site, this skill goes deep on content quality, E-E-A-T signals, search intent alignment, and on-page optimization for a single URL.
Step 0 — Get the Target Page URL
The user should provide a specific page URL (not just a domain). If they provide only a domain, ask which page they want analyzed:
"Which specific page do you want me to analyze? (e.g.,https://example.com/blog/my-post). For a full-site audit, use/seo-analysisinstead."
Store the URL as $PAGE_URL. Derive the domain:
DOMAIN=$(python3 -c "import sys; from urllib.parse import urlparse; print(urlparse(sys.argv[1]).netloc.lstrip('www.'))" "$PAGE_URL")
PAGE_PATH=$(python3 -c "import sys; from urllib.parse import urlparse; print(urlparse(sys.argv[1]).path)" "$PAGE_URL")Phase 0 — Preflight & Data Gathering
Read and follow ../shared/preamble.md for script discovery and GSC auth.
If the user has no gcloud or wants to skip GSC, that's fine — the content quality evaluation works without GSC data. GSC enriches the analysis but isn't required.
Phase 1 — Parallel Data Collection
Launch all of these in a single turn using parallel tool calls:
1a. Fetch the page (WebFetch)
Fetch $PAGE_URL to get the full HTML. This is the primary input — everything else enriches it.
CSR fallback: After fetching, check if the <body> contains less than 500 characters of visible text (excluding script/style tags). If so, the page is likely client-side rendered (React, Next.js CSR, Vue SPA). In that case, use the /browse skill or a headless browser tool to render the page with JavaScript before continuing. Do not analyze an empty shell — you will produce garbage scores.
1a-2. SERP reality check (WebSearch)
Search for the page's likely primary keyword (infer from URL slug or title) to see what actually ranks. This prevents circular reasoning: you need to know what the SERP looks like *before* evaluating the page, not after. Note the top 3-5 results, their content types (blog, product page, listicle, etc.), and any SERP features (featured snippets, PAA, video carousels).
1b. Fetch robots.txt (WebFetch)
Fetch {origin}/robots.txt to check if the page is blocked.
1c. GSC page-level data (Bash — skip if no GSC access)
Pull performance data for this specific page:
python3 "$SKILL_SCRIPTS/analyze_gsc.py" \
--site "$GSC_PROPERTY" \
--days 90 \
--page-filter "$PAGE_PATH"After analyze_gsc.py completes, run show_gsc.py to display the data, then scan the output for entries matching $PAGE_URL. Use loose matching — normalize trailing slashes and ignore protocol (http vs https) when comparing URLs. If the exact URL doesn't match, try the path portion only.
1d. Match GSC property (Bash — skip if no GSC access)
Before running URL Inspection or GSC queries, map the domain to the correct GSC property. Run list_gsc_sites.py and match against $DOMAIN:
python3 "$SKILL_SCRIPTS/list_gsc_sites.py"GSC properties can be domain properties (sc-domain:example.com) or URL-prefix properties (https://example.com/). Prefer domain properties — they cover all subdomains and protocols. Store the matched property as $GSC_PROPERTY. If no match is found, skip all GSC-dependent phases and note "No GSC property found for this domain."
1e. URL Inspection (Bash — skip if no GSC access)
python3 "$SKILL_SCRIPTS/url_inspection.py" \
--site "$GSC_PROPERTY" \
--urls "$PAGE_PATH"This gives: indexing status, mobile usability, rich result status, last crawl time.
1f. Load business context (Bash)
BC_FILE="$HOME/.toprank/business-context/$DOMAIN.json"
[ -f "$BC_FILE" ] && cat "$BC_FILE" || echo "NOT_FOUND"If not found, infer what you can from the page content. Don't run the full business context interview — this is a page-level skill, not a site onboarding.
Phase 2 — Page Content Extraction
From the fetched HTML, extract:
- Metadata:
<title>,<meta name="description">,<meta name="robots">, canonical URL, OG tags (og:title,og:description,og:image), Twitter Card tags - Headings: full heading hierarchy (H1, H2, H3, H4)
- Content body: main content text (strip nav, footer, sidebar)
- Word count: total words in main content
- Internal links: all internal links with anchor text
- External links: all outbound links with anchor text and domains
- Images: all images with alt text, src, dimensions if available
- Schema markup: all
<script type="application/ld+json">blocks - Technical signals: viewport meta, render-blocking resources, lazy loading, HTTPS status, font loading
- Publish/update date: look for
<time>,datePublished,dateModified, or visible dates on the page
Phase 3 — Content Quality Evaluation
Read references/content-quality-framework.md for the full scoring rubric.
Indexability Gate (check FIRST)
Before scoring anything, check if the page is indexable:
- Is there a
<meta name="robots" content="noindex">tag? - Is robots.txt blocking the URL?
- Does URL Inspection show
NOT_INDEXEDorCRAWLED_CURRENTLY_NOT_INDEXED? - Is the canonical pointing to a different URL?
If the page is NOT indexable, stop scoring and lead the report with this. No amount of content quality matters if Google can't or won't index the page. Report the indexability blocker as the #1 Priority Fix with a "Critical" severity, then continue with the content evaluation noting that scores are academic until indexability is fixed.
Content Quality Evaluation
Evaluate the page across all six dimensions. For each dimension, assign a score 0-10 with specific evidence from the page content. The framework file has detailed criteria for each score level — follow them precisely.
3a. Search Intent Alignment (weight: 20%)
Determine what search queries this page should rank for:
- From GSC (if available): use actual ranking queries from Phase 1c
- From content: infer the primary target keyword from the title, H1, and content focus
- From URL: the slug often reveals the target keyword
Critical: avoid circular reasoning. Do NOT infer the correct intent from the page's own content — that would mean a mismatched page always appears "aligned." Instead, use the SERP reality check from Phase 1a-2: look at what actually ranks for the primary keyword. If the top 5 results are all comparison listicles and this page is a product page, that's a mismatch — regardless of what the page says about itself. The SERP is the ground truth for intent, not the page.
Classify the intent (informational, commercial, transactional, navigational) based on the SERP results and the keyword signals, then evaluate whether this page's format matches. A blog post for transactional intent is a mismatch. A thin product page for informational intent is a mismatch.
Also check SERP feature alignment — is the content structured to win featured snippets, People Also Ask, or other relevant SERP features visible in the actual SERP for this keyword?
3b. E-E-A-T Evaluation (weight: 20%)
Score each of the four E-E-A-T axes independently using the rubric in the framework reference:
- Experience: first-hand experience signals, specific examples, original data
- Expertise: depth of knowledge, edge cases, technical accuracy
- Authoritativeness: author credentials, site topical authority, internal linking
- Trustworthiness: source citations, transparency, accuracy, HTTPS
Check for YMYL status — if the page covers health, finance, legal, or safety topics, apply the higher E-E-A-T bar and note this in the report.
3c. Content Quality & Depth (weight: 20%)
Evaluate:
- Comprehensiveness: does the page fully answer the query vs top competitors?
- Original value: what does this page offer that others don't?
- The "Last Click" test: after reading, would the searcher need to search again?
- Helpful Content signals: positive signals present, negative signals absent
- Word count appropriateness: not thin (for the topic), not padded
- Freshness: content currency, dated references, broken links
3d. On-Page SEO (weight: 15%)
Evaluate each on-page factor from the framework:
- Title tag (length, keyword, intent match, uniqueness, CTR appeal)
- Meta description (length, keyword, CTA, uniqueness)
- Headings (H1 presence, hierarchy, keywords, descriptiveness)
- Internal linking (count, anchor text quality, relevance)
- External linking (citations, source quality)
- Image optimization (alt text, format, sizing, lazy loading)
- URL structure (readable, keyword-rich, depth)
3e. Content Structure & UX (weight: 15%)
Evaluate:
- Readability (paragraph length, sentence variety, vocabulary level)
- Content UX (above-fold value, visual breaks, TOC, mobile-friendliness)
- Scanning ability (bold phrases, bullets, numbered lists)
3f. Technical SEO (weight: 10%)
Evaluate:
- Indexability (robots.txt, noindex, canonical, URL Inspection status)
- Core Web Vitals proxies (render-blocking resources, image weight, DOM complexity)
- Mobile readiness (viewport, responsive design, touch targets)
- Schema markup (appropriate type, required fields, no errors)
- Security (HTTPS, no mixed content)
Phase 4 — GSC Performance Context
Skip this phase if GSC data was unavailable.
Analyze the page's actual search performance:
Ranking Queries
For each query this page ranks for (from GSC):
- Current position, clicks, impressions, CTR
- Expected CTR for that position (use standard CTR curves)
- Gap: is CTR above or below expected?
- Intent classification of the query
CTR Benchmarks
Use these position-based CTR benchmarks for the Gap column. Do NOT make up your own numbers — use this table or write "N/A" if the position is outside range:
| Position | Expected CTR (informational) | Expected CTR (transactional) | Expected CTR (branded) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 25-30% | 20-25% | 40-50% |
| 2 | 13-17% | 12-15% | 15-20% |
| 3 | 9-12% | 8-11% | 8-12% |
| 4-5 | 5-8% | 5-7% | 4-6% |
| 6-7 | 3-5% | 3-4% | 2-4% |
| 8-10 | 1.5-3% | 1.5-3% | 1-2% |
| 11-20 | 0.5-1.5% | 0.5-1% | <1% |
SERP features (featured snippets, ads, knowledge panels) can suppress organic CTR by 30-50%. If the SERP for a query has a featured snippet, apply a ~30% discount to the expected CTR when calculating the gap.
CTR Analysis
If CTR is below expected for the position:
- Is it a title tag problem? (title doesn't match query intent)
- Is it a meta description problem? (no compelling reason to click)
- Is it a SERP feature issue? (featured snippet, ads, or rich results pushing organic down)
Trend
Is traffic to this page growing, stable, or declining? If declining:
- When did the decline start?
- Correlate with algorithm updates, content changes, or competitive entries
Cannibalization Check
Are other pages on the same site competing for the same queries? If so:
- Which page is winning?
- Should this page be consolidated, differentiated, or canonicalized?
Phase 5 — Competitive Quick-Check
You already have SERP data from the Phase 1a-2 WebSearch. Now WebFetch the top 2-3 competitor URLs from those results to get their actual content. Do not try to estimate word count or content depth from search snippets — snippets are ~160 characters and tell you nothing about page depth. You need the real HTML.
For each fetched competitor page:
- Count the actual word count in the main content
- Note the page type and content format (blog, product, guide, listicle, etc.)
- List the H2 headings to see what subtopics they cover
- Note any SERP features they hold (featured snippet, FAQ, etc.)
- Identify what they cover that the analyzed page doesn't (content gaps)
- Identify what the analyzed page has that they don't (competitive advantages)
This gives context for the depth and quality scores — "good enough" depends on what the competition is doing. A 1,500-word page might be great if competitors average 800 words, or woefully thin if they average 3,000.
Phase 6 — Report
Output the report in this exact format:
Page SEO Analysis — [page URL]
*[date] · [GSC data: date range, or "No GSC data"]*
Overall Score: [X.X]/10
| Dimension | Score | Weight | Weighted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Search Intent Alignment | X/10 | 20% | X.X |
| E-E-A-T Signals | X/10 | 20% | X.X |
| Content Quality & Depth | X/10 | 20% | X.X |
| On-Page SEO | X/10 | 15% | X.X |
| Content Structure & UX | X/10 | 15% | X.X |
| Technical SEO | X/10 | 10% | X.X |
| Overall | X.X |
Top Priority Fixes
3-5 specific, actionable fixes ordered by expected impact. Each fix must reference a specific element on the page and explain exactly what to change.
#1 — [Short title] 🔴 Critical / 🟡 High / 🟢 Medium Score impact: [which dimension this improves and by how much] Current: [what exists now — quote the actual element] Fix: [exact replacement or action — copy-paste ready where possible] Why: [mechanism — how this fix improves rankings/CTR/quality]
*(Repeat for each fix)*
E-E-A-T Breakdown
| Signal | Score | Evidence |
|---|---|---|
| Experience | X/10 | [specific evidence from the page] |
| Expertise | X/10 | [specific evidence] |
| Authoritativeness | X/10 | [specific evidence] |
| Trustworthiness | X/10 | [specific evidence] |
[YMYL flag if applicable]
E-E-A-T Gaps to Close
- [Specific gap #1 with fix]
- [Specific gap #2 with fix]
Search Intent Analysis
Target keyword: [inferred or from GSC] Intent type: [informational / commercial / transactional / navigational] Content format match: [Yes / Partial / Mismatch — with explanation]
SERP Feature Opportunities
| Feature | Optimized? | Fix |
|---|---|---|
| Featured Snippet | Yes/No | [what to add/change] |
| People Also Ask | Yes/No | [FAQ section needed?] |
| Rich Results | Yes/No | [schema needed?] |
On-Page SEO Audit
Metadata
| Element | Current | Status | Recommendation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Title tag | "[actual title]" ([N] chars) | OK / Too long / Missing keyword | [fix] |
| Meta description | "[actual]" ([N] chars) | OK / Missing / Too short | [fix] |
| H1 | "[actual]" | OK / Missing / Duplicate | [fix] |
| Canonical | [URL] | OK / Missing / Wrong | [fix] |
| OG tags | Present / Missing | OK / Incomplete | [fix] |
Heading Structure
H1: [actual]
H2: [actual]
H3: [actual]
H2: [actual]
...[Assessment: logical hierarchy? Keywords in headings? Descriptive?]
Internal Links
Found [N] internal links. [Assessment of quality, anchor text, relevance]
| Anchor Text | Target | Quality |
|---|---|---|
| [text] | [URL] | Good / Generic / Missing |
Images
Found [N] images.
| Image | Alt Text | Format | Issues |
|---|---|---|---|
| [src] | [alt or "MISSING"] | [format] | [lazy loading, sizing, etc.] |
Content Quality Assessment
Helpful Content Signals
| Signal | Present? | Evidence |
|---|---|---|
| Clear target audience | Yes/No | [evidence] |
| Answers query completely | Yes/No | [evidence] |
| Original value added | Yes/No | [evidence] |
| Passes "Last Click" test | Yes/No | [evidence] |
| Appropriate depth | Yes/No | [word count: N] |
| First-hand knowledge | Yes/No | [evidence] |
Content Gaps vs Competitors
| Topic/Subtopic | This Page | Competitors | Action |
|---|---|---|---|
| [subtopic] | Missing / Covered | Covered by [N] of [M] | Add section |
Technical SEO
| Check | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Indexability | Indexed / Not Indexed / Blocked | [details from URL Inspection or robots.txt] |
| Mobile Ready | Yes / Issues | [viewport, responsive, touch targets] |
| Schema Markup | [types found] / None | [appropriate? errors?] |
| Page Speed Signals | [render-blocking count, image weight] | [recommendations] |
| HTTPS | Yes / No |
GSC Performance Summary
*(Skip if no GSC data)*
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Clicks (90d) | X |
| Impressions (90d) | X |
| Avg CTR | X% |
| Avg Position | X |
| Trend | Growing / Stable / Declining |
Top Ranking Queries
| Query | Position | Clicks | Impressions | CTR | Expected CTR | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| [query] | X | X | X | X% | X% | +/-X% |
What to Improve Next
After fixing the Top Priority items, these are the next-tier improvements:
- [Lower-priority improvement #1]
- [Lower-priority improvement #2]
- [Lower-priority improvement #3]
Skill Handoffs
Based on findings, offer relevant next steps:
- If metadata issues found: "Run
/meta-tags-optimizer [page URL]for optimized title and meta description variants with A/B test suggestions." - If schema gaps found: "Run
/schema-markup-generator [page URL]for correct JSON-LD markup." - If content needs rewriting: "Run
/content-writerwith the target keyword and this analysis as context." - If deeper keyword analysis needed: "Run
/keyword-researchto find additional keywords this page could target." - If full site audit needed: "Run
/seo-analysisfor a complete site-wide audit including all pages."
Report Rules
- Every score needs evidence. Don't assign a 7/10 without citing what earned the 7 and what prevented an 8. Quote actual content from the page.
- Fixes must be specific. "Improve the title tag" is useless. "Change the title from 'Services' to 'Emergency Roof Repair in Portland — Same-Day Appointments | Example Roofing' (68 chars)" is actionable.
- Use GSC data to ground recommendations. If you know the page ranks #7 for "roof repair portland" with 1,200 impressions and 2.1% CTR, say that — and estimate the click gain from moving to #3.
- Compare to competitors. A "good" page can still be below the bar if every competitor is better. Context matters.
- Flag the single biggest unlock. If one change would have outsized impact (e.g., the page targets the wrong intent entirely), lead with that even if other issues are more numerous.