Overview
SEO & GEO Skills Library · 20 skills for SEO + GEO · Install all: npx skills add aaron-he-zhu/seo-geo-claude-skills <details> <summary>Browse all 20 skills</summary> 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 </details> 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.
When to Use This Skill
Entering a new market or niche Planning content strategy based on competitor success Understanding why competitors rank higher Finding backlink and partnership opportunities Identifying content gaps competitors are missing Analyzing competitor AI citation strategies Benchmarking your SEO performance
What This Skill Does
Keyword Analysis: Identifies keywords competitors rank for Content Audit: Analyzes competitor content strategies and formats Backlink Profiling: Reviews competitor link-building approaches Technical Assessment: Evaluates competitor site health GEO Analysis: Identifies how competitors appear in AI responses Gap Identification: Finds opportunities competitors miss Strategy Extraction: Reveals actionable insights from competitor success
How to Use
Basic Competitor Analysis Analyze SEO strategy for [competitor URL] Compare my site [URL] against [competitor 1], [competitor 2], [competitor 3] Specific Analysis What content is driving the most traffic for [competitor]? Analyze why [competitor] ranks #1 for [keyword] GEO-Focused Analysis How is [competitor] getting cited in AI responses? What can I learn? Data Sources 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:
- Competitor URLs to analyze (2-5 recommended)
- Your own site URL and current metrics (traffic, rankings if known)
- Industry or niche context
- Specific aspects to focus on (keywords, content, backlinks, etc.)
- Any known competitor strengths or weaknesses
- Proceed with the full analysis using provided data. Note in the output which metrics are from automated collection vs. user-provided data.
- Instructions
- When a user requests competitor analysis:
- Identify Competitors
- 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, aggregators
Gather Competitor Data Collect for each competitor: URL, domain age, estimated traffic, domain authority, business model, target audience, and key offerings. Analyze Keyword Rankings Document total keywords ranking, top 10/top 3 counts, top performing keywords (with position, volume, traffic, page URL), keyword distribution by intent, and keyword gaps. Audit Content Strategy Analyze content volume by type, top performing content, content patterns (word count, frequency, formats), content themes, and success factors. Analyze Backlink Profile Review total backlinks, referring domains, link quality distribution, top linking domains, link acquisition patterns, and linkable assets. Technical SEO Assessment Evaluate Core Web Vitals, mobile-friendliness, site architecture, internal linking quality, URL structure, and technical strengths/weaknesses. GEO/AI Citation Analysis Test competitor content in AI systems: document which queries cite them, GEO strategies observed (definitions, statistics, Q&A, authority signals), and GEO opportunities they are missing. Synthesize Competitive Intelligence Produce a final report with: Executive Summary, Competitive Landscape comparison table, CITE domain authority comparison, Strengths to Learn From, Weaknesses to Exploit, Keyword Opportunities, Content Strategy Recommendations, and Action Plan (Immediate / Short-term / Long-term). Reference: See references/analysis-templates.md for detailed templates for each step. Validation Checkpoints Input Validation Competitor URLs verified as relevant to your niche Analysis scope defined (comprehensive or specific focus area) Your own site metrics available for comparison Minimum 2-3 competitors identified for meaningful patterns Output Validation Every recommendation cites specific data points (not generic advice) Competitor strengths backed by measurable evidence (metrics, rankings) Opportunities based on identifiable gaps, not assumptions Action plan items are specific and actionable (not vague strategies) Source of each data point clearly stated (~~SEO tool data, ~~analytics data, ~~AI monitor data, user-provided, or estimated) Example Reference: See references/example-report.md for a complete example analyzing HubSpot's marketing keyword dominance. Advanced Analysis Types Content Gap Analysis Show me content [competitor] has that I don't, sorted by traffic potential Link Intersection Find sites linking to [competitor 1] AND [competitor 2] but not me SERP Feature Analysis What SERP features do competitors win? (Featured snippets, PAA, etc.) Historical Tracking How has [competitor]'s SEO strategy evolved over the past year? Tips for Success Analyze 3-5 competitors for comprehensive view Include indirect competitors - they often have innovative approaches Look beyond rankings - analyze content quality, user experience Study their failures - avoid their mistakes Monitor regularly - competitor strategies evolve Focus on actionable insights - what can you actually implement? Reference Materials Analysis Templates — Detailed templates for each analysis step (profile, keywords, content, backlinks, technical, GEO, synthesis) Battlecard Template — Quick-reference competitive battlecard for sales and marketing teams Positioning Frameworks — Positioning maps, messaging matrices, narrative analysis, and differentiation frameworks Example Report — Complete example analyzing HubSpot's marketing keyword dominance Related Skills domain-authority-auditor — Compare CITE domain authority scores across competitors for domain-level benchmarking keyword-research — Research keywords competitors rank for content-gap-analysis — Find content opportunities backlink-analyzer — Deep-dive into backlinks serp-analysis — Understand search result composition memory-management — Store competitor data in project memory entity-optimizer — Compare entity presence against competitors
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# competitor-analysis
Competitor Analysis
SEO & GEO Skills Library · 20 skills for SEO + GEO · Install all: npx skills add aaron-he-zhu/seo-geo-claude-skills
<details>
<summary>Browse all 20 skills</summary>
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
</details>
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.
When to Use This Skill
Entering a new market or niche
Planning content strategy based on competitor success
Understanding why competitors rank higher
Finding backlink and partnership opportunities
Identifying content gaps competitors are missing
Analyzing competitor AI citation strategies
Benchmarking your SEO performance
What This Skill Does
Keyword Analysis: Identifies keywords competitors rank for
Content Audit: Analyzes competitor content strategies and formats
Backlink Profiling: Reviews competitor link-building approaches
Technical Assessment: Evaluates competitor site health
GEO Analysis: Identifies how competitors appear in AI responses
Gap Identification: Finds opportunities competitors miss
Strategy Extraction: Reveals actionable insights from competitor success
How to Use
Basic Competitor Analysis
Analyze SEO strategy for [competitor URL]
Compare my site [URL] against [competitor 1], [competitor 2], [competitor 3]
Specific Analysis
What content is driving the most traffic for [competitor]?
Analyze why [competitor] ranks #1 for [keyword]
GEO-Focused Analysis
How is [competitor] getting cited in AI responses? What can I learn?
Data Sources
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:
Competitor URLs to analyze (2-5 recommended)
Your own site URL and current metrics (traffic, rankings if known)
Industry or niche context
Specific aspects to focus on (keywords, content, backlinks, etc.)
Any known competitor strengths or weaknesses
Proceed with the full analysis using provided data. Note in the output which metrics are from automated collection vs. user-provided data.
Instructions
When a user requests competitor analysis:
Identify Competitors
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, aggregators
Gather Competitor Data
Collect for each competitor: URL, domain age, estimated traffic, domain authority, business model, target audience, and key offerings.
Analyze Keyword Rankings
Document total keywords ranking, top 10/top 3 counts, top performing keywords (with position, volume, traffic, page URL), keyword distribution by intent, and keyword gaps.
Audit Content Strategy
Analyze content volume by type, top performing content, content patterns (word count, frequency, formats), content themes, and success factors.
Analyze Backlink Profile
Review total backlinks, referring domains, link quality distribution, top linking domains, link acquisition patterns, and linkable assets.
Technical SEO Assessment
Evaluate Core Web Vitals, mobile-friendliness, site architecture, internal linking quality, URL structure, and technical strengths/weaknesses.
GEO/AI Citation Analysis
Test competitor content in AI systems: document which queries cite them, GEO strategies observed (definitions, statistics, Q&A, authority signals), and GEO opportunities they are missing.
Synthesize Competitive Intelligence
Produce a final report with: Executive Summary, Competitive Landscape comparison table, CITE domain authority comparison, Strengths to Learn From, Weaknesses to Exploit, Keyword Opportunities, Content Strategy Recommendations, and Action Plan (Immediate / Short-term / Long-term).
Reference: See references/analysis-templates.md for detailed templates for each step.
Validation Checkpoints
Input Validation
Competitor URLs verified as relevant to your niche
Analysis scope defined (comprehensive or specific focus area)
Your own site metrics available for comparison
Minimum 2-3 competitors identified for meaningful patterns
Output Validation
Every recommendation cites specific data points (not generic advice)
Competitor strengths backed by measurable evidence (metrics, rankings)
Opportunities based on identifiable gaps, not assumptions
Action plan items are specific and actionable (not vague strategies)
Source of each data point clearly stated (~~SEO tool data, ~~analytics data, ~~AI monitor data, user-provided, or estimated)
Example
Reference: See references/example-report.md for a complete example analyzing HubSpot's marketing keyword dominance.
Advanced Analysis Types
Content Gap Analysis
Show me content [competitor] has that I don't, sorted by traffic potential
Link Intersection
Find sites linking to [competitor 1] AND [competitor 2] but not me
SERP Feature Analysis
What SERP features do competitors win? (Featured snippets, PAA, etc.)
Historical Tracking
How has [competitor]'s SEO strategy evolved over the past year?
Tips for Success
Analyze 3-5 competitors for comprehensive view
Include indirect competitors - they often have innovative approaches
Look beyond rankings - analyze content quality, user experience
Study their failures - avoid their mistakes
Monitor regularly - competitor strategies evolve
Focus on actionable insights - what can you actually implement?
Reference Materials
Analysis Templates — Detailed templates for each analysis step (profile, keywords, content, backlinks, technical, GEO, synthesis)
Battlecard Template — Quick-reference competitive battlecard for sales and marketing teams
Positioning Frameworks — Positioning maps, messaging matrices, narrative analysis, and differentiation frameworks
Example Report — Complete example analyzing HubSpot's marketing keyword dominance
Related Skills
domain-authority-auditor — Compare CITE domain authority scores across competitors for domain-level benchmarking
keyword-research — Research keywords competitors rank for
content-gap-analysis — Find content opportunities
backlink-analyzer — Deep-dive into backlinks
serp-analysis — Understand search result composition
memory-management — Store competitor data in project memory
entity-optimizer — Compare entity presence against competitors
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# competitor-analysis
Competitor Analysis
SEO & GEO Skills Library · 20 skills for SEO + GEO · Install all: npx skills add aaron-he-zhu/seo-geo-claude-skills
<details>
<summary>Browse all 20 skills</summary>
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
</details>
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.
When to Use This Skill
Entering a new market or niche
Planning content strategy based on competitor success
Understanding why competitors rank higher
Finding backlink and partnership opportunities
Identifying content gaps competitors are missing
Analyzing competitor AI citation strategies
Benchmarking your SEO performance
What This Skill Does
Keyword Analysis: Identifies keywords competitors rank for
Content Audit: Analyzes competitor content strategies and formats
Backlink Profiling: Reviews competitor link-building approaches
Technical Assessment: Evaluates competitor site health
GEO Analysis: Identifies how competitors appear in AI responses
Gap Identification: Finds opportunities competitors miss
Strategy Extraction: Reveals actionable insights from competitor success
How to Use
Basic Competitor Analysis
Analyze SEO strategy for [competitor URL]
Compare my site [URL] against [competitor 1], [competitor 2], [competitor 3]
Specific Analysis
What content is driving the most traffic for [competitor]?
Analyze why [competitor] ranks #1 for [keyword]
GEO-Focused Analysis
How is [competitor] getting cited in AI responses? What can I learn?
Data Sources
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:
Competitor URLs to analyze (2-5 recommended)
Your own site URL and current metrics (traffic, rankings if known)
Industry or niche context
Specific aspects to focus on (keywords, content, backlinks, etc.)
Any known competitor strengths or weaknesses
Proceed with the full analysis using provided data. Note in the output which metrics are from automated collection vs. user-provided data.
Instructions
When a user requests competitor analysis:
Identify Competitors
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, aggregators
Gather Competitor Data
Collect for each competitor: URL, domain age, estimated traffic, domain authority, business model, target audience, and key offerings.
Analyze Keyword Rankings
Document total keywords ranking, top 10/top 3 counts, top performing keywords (with position, volume, traffic, page URL), keyword distribution by intent, and keyword gaps.
Audit Content Strategy
Analyze content volume by type, top performing content, content patterns (word count, frequency, formats), content themes, and success factors.
Analyze Backlink Profile
Review total backlinks, referring domains, link quality distribution, top linking domains, link acquisition patterns, and linkable assets.
Technical SEO Assessment
Evaluate Core Web Vitals, mobile-friendliness, site architecture, internal linking quality, URL structure, and technical strengths/weaknesses.
GEO/AI Citation Analysis
Test competitor content in AI systems: document which queries cite them, GEO strategies observed (definitions, statistics, Q&A, authority signals), and GEO opportunities they are missing.
Synthesize Competitive Intelligence
Produce a final report with: Executive Summary, Competitive Landscape comparison table, CITE domain authority comparison, Strengths to Learn From, Weaknesses to Exploit, Keyword Opportunities, Content Strategy Recommendations, and Action Plan (Immediate / Short-term / Long-term).
Reference: See references/analysis-templates.md for detailed templates for each step.
Validation Checkpoints
Input Validation
Competitor URLs verified as relevant to your niche
Analysis scope defined (comprehensive or specific focus area)
Your own site metrics available for comparison
Minimum 2-3 competitors identified for meaningful patterns
Output Validation
Every recommendation cites specific data points (not generic advice)
Competitor strengths backed by measurable evidence (metrics, rankings)
Opportunities based on identifiable gaps, not assumptions
Action plan items are specific and actionable (not vague strategies)
Source of each data point clearly stated (~~SEO tool data, ~~analytics data, ~~AI monitor data, user-provided, or estimated)
Example
Reference: See references/example-report.md for a complete example analyzing HubSpot's marketing keyword dominance.
Advanced Analysis Types
Content Gap Analysis
Show me content [competitor] has that I don't, sorted by traffic potential
Link Intersection
Find sites linking to [competitor 1] AND [competitor 2] but not me
SERP Feature Analysis
What SERP features do competitors win? (Featured snippets, PAA, etc.)
Historical Tracking
How has [competitor]'s SEO strategy evolved over the past year?
Tips for Success
Analyze 3-5 competitors for comprehensive view
Include indirect competitors - they often have innovative approaches
Look beyond rankings - analyze content quality, user experience
Study their failures - avoid their mistakes
Monitor regularly - competitor strategies evolve
Focus on actionable insights - what can you actually implement?
Reference Materials
Analysis Templates — Detailed templates for each analysis step (profile, keywords, content, backlinks, technical, GEO, synthesis)
Battlecard Template — Quick-reference competitive battlecard for sales and marketing teams
Positioning Frameworks — Positioning maps, messaging matrices, narrative analysis, and differentiation frameworks
Example Report — Complete example analyzing HubSpot's marketing keyword dominance
Related Skills
domain-authority-auditor — Compare CITE domain authority scores across competitors for domain-level benchmarking
keyword-research — Research keywords competitors rank for
content-gap-analysis — Find content opportunities
backlink-analyzer — Deep-dive into backlinks
serp-analysis — Understand search result composition
memory-management — Store competitor data in project memory
entity-optimizer — Compare entity presence against competitors
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