competitor-analysisAnalyzes competitor SEO and GEO strategies including their ranking keywords, content approaches, backlink profiles, and AI citation patterns. Reveals opportu...
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Research · keyword-research · competitor-analysis · serp-analysis · content-gap-analysis
Build · seo-content-writer · geo-content-optimizer · meta-tags-optimizer · schema-markup-generator
Optimize · on-page-seo-auditor · technical-seo-checker · internal-linking-optimizer · content-refresher
Monitor · rank-tracker · backlink-analyzer · performance-reporter · alert-manager
Cross-cutting · content-quality-auditor · domain-authority-auditor · entity-optimizer · memory-management
This skill provides comprehensive analysis of competitor SEO and GEO strategies, revealing what's working in your market and identifying opportunities to outperform the competition.
Analyze SEO strategy for [competitor URL]Compare my site [URL] against [competitor 1], [competitor 2], [competitor 3]What content is driving the most traffic for [competitor]?Analyze why [competitor] ranks #1 for [keyword]How is [competitor] getting cited in AI responses? What can I learn?See CONNECTORS.md for tool category placeholders.
With ~~SEO tool + ~~analytics + ~~AI monitor connected:
Automatically pull competitor keyword rankings, backlink profiles, top performing content, domain authority metrics from ~~SEO tool. Compare against your site's metrics from ~~analytics and ~~search console. Check AI citation patterns for both your site and competitors using ~~AI monitor.
With manual data only:
Ask the user to provide:
Proceed with the full analysis using provided data. Note in the output which metrics are from automated collection vs. user-provided data.
When a user requests competitor analysis:
If not specified, help identify competitors:
### Competitor Identification Framework
**Direct Competitors** (same product/service)
- Search "[your main keyword]" and note top 5 organic results
- Check who's advertising for your keywords
- Ask: Who do customers compare you to?
**Indirect Competitors** (different solution, same problem)
- Search problem-focused keywords
- Look at alternative solutions
**Content Competitors** (compete for same keywords)
- May not sell same product
- Rank for your target keywords
- Include media sites, blogs, aggregatorsFor each competitor, collect:
## Competitor Profile: [Name]
**Basic Info**
- URL: [website]
- Domain Age: [years]
- Estimated Traffic: [monthly visits]
- Domain Authority/Rating: [score]
**Business Model**
- Type: [SaaS/E-commerce/Content/etc.]
- Target Audience: [description]
- Key Offerings: [products/services]
### Keyword Analysis: [Competitor]
**Total Keywords Ranking**: [X]
**Keywords in Top 10**: [X]
**Keywords in Top 3**: [X]
#### Top Performing Keywords
| Keyword | Position | Volume | Traffic Est. | Page |
|---------|----------|--------|--------------|------|
| [kw 1] | [pos] | [vol] | [traffic] | [url] |
| [kw 2] | [pos] | [vol] | [traffic] | [url] |
#### Keyword Distribution by Intent
- Informational: [X]% ([keywords])
- Commercial: [X]% ([keywords])
- Transactional: [X]% ([keywords])
- Navigational: [X]% ([keywords])
#### Keyword Gaps (They rank, you don't)
| Keyword | Their Position | Volume | Opportunity |
|---------|----------------|--------|-------------|
| [kw 1] | [pos] | [vol] | [analysis] |
### Content Analysis: [Competitor]
**Content Volume**
- Total Pages: [X]
- Blog Posts: [X]
- Landing Pages: [X]
- Resource Pages: [X]
**Content Performance**
#### Top Performing Content
| Title | URL | Est. Traffic | Keywords | Backlinks |
|-------|-----|--------------|----------|-----------|
| [title 1] | [url] | [traffic] | [X] | [X] |
**Content Patterns**
- Average word count: [X] words
- Publishing frequency: [X] posts/month
- Content formats used:
- Blog posts: [X]%
- Guides/tutorials: [X]%
- Case studies: [X]%
- Tools/calculators: [X]%
- Videos: [X]%
**Content Themes**
| Theme | # Articles | Combined Traffic |
|-------|------------|------------------|
| [theme 1] | [X] | [traffic] |
| [theme 2] | [X] | [traffic] |
**What Makes Their Content Successful**
1. [Success factor 1 with example]
2. [Success factor 2 with example]
3. [Success factor 3 with example]
### Backlink Analysis: [Competitor]
**Overview**
- Total Backlinks: [X]
- Referring Domains: [X]
- Domain Rating: [X]
**Link Quality Distribution**
- High Authority (DR 70+): [X]%
- Medium Authority (DR 30-69): [X]%
- Low Authority (DR <30): [X]%
**Top Linking Domains**
| Domain | DR | Link Type | Target Page |
|--------|-----|-----------|-------------|
| [domain 1] | [DR] | [type] | [page] |
**Link Acquisition Patterns**
- Guest posts: [X]%
- Editorial/organic: [X]%
- Resource pages: [X]%
- Directories: [X]%
- Other: [X]%
**Linkable Assets (Content attracting links)**
| Asset | Type | Backlinks | Why It Works |
|-------|------|-----------|--------------|
| [asset 1] | [type] | [X] | [reason] |
### Technical Analysis: [Competitor]
**Site Performance**
- Core Web Vitals: [Pass/Fail]
- LCP: [X]s
- FID: [X]ms
- CLS: [X]
- Mobile-friendly: [Yes/No]
**Site Structure**
- Site architecture depth: [X] levels
- Internal linking quality: [Rating]
- URL structure: [Clean/Messy]
- Sitemap present: [Yes/No]
**Technical Strengths**
1. [Strength 1]
2. [Strength 2]
**Technical Weaknesses**
1. [Weakness 1]
2. [Weakness 2]
### GEO Analysis: [Competitor]
**AI Visibility Assessment**
Test competitor content in AI systems for relevant queries:
| Query | AI Mentions Competitor? | What's Cited | Why |
|-------|------------------------|--------------|-----|
| [query 1] | Yes/No | [content] | [reason] |
| [query 2] | Yes/No | [content] | [reason] |
**GEO Strategies Observed**
1. **Clear Definitions**
- Example: [quote from their content]
- Effectiveness: [rating]
2. **Quotable Statistics**
- Example: [quote from their content]
- Effectiveness: [rating]
3. **Q&A Format Content**
- Examples found: [X] pages
- Topics covered: [list]
4. **Authority Signals**
- Expert authorship: [Yes/No]
- Citations to sources: [Yes/No]
- Original research: [Yes/No]
**GEO Opportunities They're Missing**
| Topic | Why Missing | Your Opportunity |
|-------|-------------|------------------|
| [topic 1] | [reason] | [action] |
# Competitive Analysis Report
**Analysis Date**: [Date]
**Competitors Analyzed**: [List]
**Your Site**: [URL]
## Executive Summary
[2-3 paragraph overview of key findings and recommendations]
## Competitive Landscape
| Metric | You | Competitor 1 | Competitor 2 | Competitor 3 |
|--------|-----|--------------|--------------|--------------|
| Domain Authority | [X] | [X] | [X] | [X] |
| Organic Traffic | [X] | [X] | [X] | [X] |
| Keywords Top 10 | [X] | [X] | [X] | [X] |
| Backlinks | [X] | [X] | [X] | [X] |
| Content Pages | [X] | [X] | [X] | [X] |
**Domain Authority Comparison (Recommended)**
When domain-level comparison is needed, run the [domain-authority-auditor](../../cross-cutting/domain-authority-auditor/) for each competitor to get CITE scores:
| Domain | CITE Score | C (Citation) | I (Identity) | T (Trust) | E (Eminence) | Veto |
|--------|-----------|-------------|-------------|----------|-------------|------|
| Your domain | [score] | [score] | [score] | [score] | [score] | [pass/fail] |
| Competitor 1 | [score] | [score] | [score] | [score] | [score] | [pass/fail] |
| Competitor 2 | [score] | [score] | [score] | [score] | [score] | [pass/fail] |
This reveals domain authority gaps that inform link building and brand strategy beyond keyword-level competition.
## Competitor Strengths to Learn From
### [Competitor 1]
- **Strength**: [description]
- **Why It Works**: [analysis]
- **How to Apply**: [action item]
[Repeat for each competitor]
## Competitor Weaknesses to Exploit
### Gap 1: [Description]
- Who's weak: [competitors]
- Opportunity size: [estimate]
- Recommended action: [specific steps]
[Repeat for each gap]
## Keyword Opportunities
### Keywords to Target (Competitor overlap)
| Keyword | Volume | Avg Position | Best Strategy |
|---------|--------|--------------|---------------|
| [kw] | [vol] | [pos] | [strategy] |
### Untapped Keywords (No competitor coverage)
| Keyword | Volume | Difficulty | Opportunity |
|---------|--------|------------|-------------|
| [kw] | [vol] | [diff] | [description] |
## Content Strategy Recommendations
Based on competitor analysis:
1. **Create**: [Content type] about [topic] because [reason]
2. **Improve**: [Existing content] to match/exceed [competitor content]
3. **Promote**: [Content] to sites like [competitor's link sources]
## Action Plan
### Immediate (This Week)
1. [Action item]
2. [Action item]
### Short-term (This Month)
1. [Action item]
2. [Action item]
### Long-term (This Quarter)
1. [Action item]
2. [Action item]User: "Analyze why HubSpot ranks so well for marketing-related keywords"
Output:
# Competitive Analysis: HubSpot
## SEO Strategy Overview
HubSpot dominates marketing keywords through a combination of:
1. **Massive content moat** - 10,000+ blog posts
2. **Free tools as linkbait** - Website grader, email signature generator
3. **Educational brand** - Academy, certifications, courses
4. **Topic cluster model** - Pioneered the pillar/cluster approach
## What Makes Them Successful
### Content Strategy
**Publishing Volume**: 50-100 posts/month
**Average Word Count**: 2,500+ words
**Content Types**:
- In-depth guides (35%)
- How-to tutorials (25%)
- Templates & examples (20%)
- Data/research (10%)
- Tools & calculators (10%)
**Top Performing Content Pattern**:
1. Ultimate guides on broad topics
2. Free templates with email gate
3. Statistics roundup posts
4. Definition posts ("What is [term]")
### GEO Success Factors
HubSpot appears in AI responses frequently because:
1. **Clear definitions** at the start of every post
> "Inbound marketing is a business methodology that attracts customers by creating valuable content and experiences tailored to them."
2. **Quotable statistics**
> "Companies that blog get 55% more website visitors"
3. **Comprehensive coverage** - AI trusts their authority
### Linkable Assets
| Asset | Backlinks | Why It Works |
|-------|-----------|--------------|
| Website Grader | 45,000+ | Free, instant value |
| Marketing Statistics | 12,000+ | Quotable reference |
| Blog Ideas Generator | 8,500+ | Solves real problem |
## Weaknesses to Exploit
1. **Content becoming dated** - Many posts 3+ years old
2. **Generic advice** - Lacks industry-specific depth
3. **Enterprise focus** - Underserves solopreneurs
4. **Slow innovation** - Same formats for years
## Your Opportunities
1. Create more specific, niche content they can't cover
2. Target long-tail keywords they ignore
3. Build interactive tools in emerging areas
4. Add original research they don't have
5. Focus on GEO-optimized definitions in your nicheShow me content [competitor] has that I don't, sorted by traffic potentialFind sites linking to [competitor 1] AND [competitor 2] but not meWhat SERP features do competitors win? (Featured snippets, PAA, etc.)How has [competitor]'s SEO strategy evolved over the past year?Compare competitor messaging across key dimensions:
| Dimension | Your Site | Competitor A | Competitor B | Competitor C |
|-----------|-----------|-------------|-------------|-------------|
| Core value proposition | | | | |
| Primary CTA | | | | |
| Hero headline | | | | |
| Tone/Voice | | | | |
| Key differentiator claim | | | | |
| Social proof type | | | | |
| Category framing | | | | |
| Target audience signal | | | | |
For each competitor, identify their story arc:
| Element | Description | How to Identify |
|---------|------------|----------------|
| Villain | Problem or enemy they position against | Homepage hero, "why us" page — what status quo do they attack? |
| Hero | Who is the hero in their story | Customer stories, case studies — is the hero the customer or the product? |
| Transformation | What before/after do they promise | Results pages, testimonials — what measurable change? |
| Stakes | What happens if you don't act | Risk messaging, urgency signals — FOMO or loss framing? |
For each competitor, extract:
**[Competitor Name]**
- Promise: what they promise the customer will achieve
- Evidence: how they prove it (data, testimonials, demos)
- Mechanism: how their product delivers (the "how it works")
- Uniqueness: what they claim only they can doPlot competitors on key dimension pairs:
| Axis Pair | Best For |
|-----------|---------|
| Price vs. Capability | Understanding market tiers |
| Ease of Use vs. Power | Evaluating UX tradeoffs |
| SMB vs. Enterprise Focus | Identifying segment gaps |
| Point Solution vs. Platform | Finding positioning space |
| Established vs. Innovative | Timing market entry |
For each competitor, reconstruct their implicit positioning:
For [target audience], [product] is the [category] that [key benefit] because [reason to believe].
| Section | Content |
|---------|---------|
| Overview | One-sentence description + target customer + pricing model |
| Their Pitch | Tagline + top 3 claimed differentiators |
| Strengths | Where they genuinely compete well (be honest) |
| Weaknesses | Consistent complaints from reviews, technical limitations |
| Your Differentiators | 3-5 specific ways you're different, with proof |
| Objection Handling | "If they say X → respond with Y" table |
| Landmines to Set | Questions that highlight your advantages |
| Win/Loss Themes | Common reasons deals are won/lost against them |
Generated Mar 1, 2026
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