To perform a competitive analysis for On-Page SEO:
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Pick competitors: Search your top 3-5 target keywords in Google (incognito mode). Note top-ranking pages. Use Ahrefs, SEMrush, or SpyFu to confirm their organic traffic and domain authority.
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Gather data: For each competitor page, inspect:
- Title tags (length 50-60 chars, keyword front-loaded).
- Meta descriptions (150-160 chars, compelling CTA).
- Headers (H1 unique/keyword-rich; H2-H3 scannable).
- Content (word count, keyword density ~1-2%, LSI terms, readability via Hemingway App).
- Other elements: URL slugs, internal/external links, images (alt text), schema markup.
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Tools for efficiency: SEMrush Site Audit or Ahrefs Content Gap for bulk analysis. Screaming Frog to crawl and export on-page metrics.
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Compare & act: Spreadsheet side-by-side (yours vs. theirs). Score 1-10 on key factors. Prioritize gaps like thin content or missing headers—update your pages accordingly. Test with Google Search Console for impressions/CTR.
Repeat monthly. Aim to beat their averages by 20% initially.
What's your primary target keyword or niche?