seo-monitoring
When the user wants to build an SEO data analysis system, monitor indexing/traffic/keywords/backlinks, or set up benchmarks. Also use when the user mentions "SEO data analysis," "SEO monitoring," "article database," "traffic benchmark," "penalty recovery," "SEO work document," "SEO dashboard," "keyword tracking," "ranking monitoring," "indexing report," or "backlink monitoring." For GSC API, use google-search-console.
Best use case
seo-monitoring is best used when you need a repeatable AI agent workflow instead of a one-off prompt.
When the user wants to build an SEO data analysis system, monitor indexing/traffic/keywords/backlinks, or set up benchmarks. Also use when the user mentions "SEO data analysis," "SEO monitoring," "article database," "traffic benchmark," "penalty recovery," "SEO work document," "SEO dashboard," "keyword tracking," "ranking monitoring," "indexing report," or "backlink monitoring." For GSC API, use google-search-console.
Teams using seo-monitoring should expect a more consistent output, faster repeated execution, less prompt rewriting.
When to use this skill
- You want a reusable workflow that can be run more than once with consistent structure.
When not to use this skill
- You only need a quick one-off answer and do not need a reusable workflow.
- You cannot install or maintain the underlying files, dependencies, or repository context.
Installation
Claude Code / Cursor / Codex
Manual Installation
- Download SKILL.md from GitHub
- Place it in
.claude/skills/seo-monitoring/SKILL.mdinside your project - Restart your AI agent — it will auto-discover the skill
How seo-monitoring Compares
| Feature / Agent | seo-monitoring | Standard Approach |
|---|---|---|
| Platform Support | Not specified | Limited / Varies |
| Context Awareness | High | Baseline |
| Installation Complexity | Unknown | N/A |
Frequently Asked Questions
What does this skill do?
When the user wants to build an SEO data analysis system, monitor indexing/traffic/keywords/backlinks, or set up benchmarks. Also use when the user mentions "SEO data analysis," "SEO monitoring," "article database," "traffic benchmark," "penalty recovery," "SEO work document," "SEO dashboard," "keyword tracking," "ranking monitoring," "indexing report," or "backlink monitoring." For GSC API, use google-search-console.
Where can I find the source code?
You can find the source code on GitHub using the link provided at the top of the page.
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SKILL.md Source
# Analytics: SEO Monitoring Guides building a holistic SEO data analysis system. Covers four core metrics (indexing, traffic, keywords, backlinks), benchmark setup, article database, tool selection, traffic diversification, penalty recovery, and work document management. **When invoking**: On **first use**, if helpful, open with 1-2 sentences on what this skill covers and why it matters, then provide the main output. On **subsequent use** or when the user asks to skip, go directly to the main output. ## Scope - **Core metrics**: Indexing, traffic, keywords, backlinks - **Benchmark**: Natural traffic baseline; trend comparison - **Article database**: Per-article performance tracking - **Tool selection**: GA4, GSC, SEO tools, analytics platforms - **Traffic diversification**: Healthy source mix - **Penalty recovery**: Algorithm impact, fix workflow - **Work documents**: Monthly records, responsibility tracking ## Four Core Metrics ### 1. Indexing | Metric | Purpose | Data Source | |--------|---------|-------------| | **Pages indexed / not indexed** | Coverage; early focus: all target pages indexed | GSC, site: command, SEO tools | | **Keyword count per page** | More keywords = more potential traffic | SEO tools | | **Index coverage** | Target pages indexed; functional pages findable | GSC, site: command | **Early priority**: Ensure all pages that need to rank are indexed. ### 2. Traffic | Metric | Purpose | Data Source | |--------|---------|-------------| | **Total traffic** | Growth; keyword relevance (irrelevant traffic has little value) | GA4, SEO tools | | **Subdirectory traffic** | Per-section performance; concentration vs dispersion | SEO tools, GA4 | | **Competitive comparison** | Organic, keyword traffic, total clicks vs competitors | SEO tools | | **Organic by page / country** | Granular breakdown | GA4, GSC | ### 3. Keywords | Metric | Purpose | Data Source | |--------|---------|-------------| | **Rank changes** | Target keyword movement | GSC, SEO tools | | **Keyword count** | New gains / losses per page | SEO tools, GSC | ### 4. Backlinks | Metric | Purpose | Data Source | |--------|---------|-------------| | **Referring domains vs backlinks** | Ratio; directory links can be high volume but low value | SEO tools | | **Backlink quality** | Do links drive traffic? Low ROI = deprioritize | SEO tools, GA4 (referral) | ## Natural Traffic Benchmark **Location**: GA4 > Reports > Acquisition > Traffic acquisition 1. Review organic traffic trend 2. Record baseline (e.g., monthly total) 3. Compare periodically to detect growth or decline **Tip**: Add CTA events on key articles to track content ROI (see **analytics-tracking**). ## Article Database Track per-article performance to find high/low patterns: | Field | Use | |-------|-----| | **URL, publish date, target keywords** | Content metadata | | **Index status, rank, traffic, backlinks** | Performance | | **vs benchmark or competitors** | Context | Use to guide topic selection, optimization, and resource allocation. ## Tool Selection *Tool examples are illustrative; no endorsement implied.* | Use | Tools | |-----|-------| | **Precise attribution** | GA4, GSC, Bing Webmaster, Yandex Webmaster | | **Visit analytics** | Analytics platforms (e.g. Umami, Plausible) | | **Third-party estimates** | SEO tools | | **SEO data** | SEO tools | **Attribution config**: - **User ID**: Cross-device, cross-session identification; send to GA4 - **GSC API**: Index, clicks, impressions, coverage for automation, dashboards Choose by privacy, cost, and team workflow. ## Traffic Diversification | Principle | Guideline | |-----------|-----------| | **Search share** | Keep organic search below ~75% of total | | **Health** | Higher direct + referral share = healthier | | **Brand sites** | Diversified traffic is common for strong brands | | **Non-brand** | Possible without brand (e.g., tool sites) | | **Reputation** | Site/brand reputation matters; Google assessors evaluate it | | **Engagement** | Content, email, social, free tools drive return visits | ## Penalty Recovery | Step | Action | |------|--------| | **Identify** | Which algorithm update caused the impact | | **Analyze** | Site issues; draft fix plan | | **Assess cost** | Decide if fixes are worth it; sometimes abandoning is best | | **Execute** | Implement changes; wait at least 3 months until next major update | | **Parallel** | Use other channels for quality traffic; improve engagement data for Google | | **Data window** | Google typically uses ~6 months of data for site quality | | **Recovery** | Outcome is uncertain; do what you can, then wait | ## Monitoring Metrics Table ### Traffic | Metric | Source | Notes | |--------|--------|-------| | Total sessions | GA4 | | | Channel share | GA4 | | | Channel absolute | GA4 | | | Country % and absolute | GA4 | | | Top pages | SEO tools | Compare with competitors | | Key page traffic | GA4 | Define "key pages" first | ### Engagement | Metric | Source | Notes | |--------|--------|------| | Pages per session | GA4 | Use GA for own site; third-party for competitors | | Avg session duration | GA4 | | | Bounce rate | GA4 | | ### Backlinks | Metric | Source | Notes | |--------|--------|------| | Domain authority | SEO tools | | | Backlinks, referring domains | SEO tools | | | Top referring domains by authority | SEO tools | | | Important links | Manual log | Track loss | | Link graph | SEO tools | Health check | | New quality links (self + competitors) | SEO tools | Outreach | | Indexed pages | SEO tools | High-authority pages; internal linking | | Outbound domains | SEO tools | Partnership opportunities | ### Keywords | Metric | Source | Notes | |--------|--------|------| | Keyword count | SEO tools | How many keywords rank | ### Content Output | Metric | Source | Notes | |--------|--------|------| | Articles published | Manual | Weekly count | | Published vs indexed | GSC | New content indexing | | New page traffic | GA4 | Fresh content performance | ## Monthly Record Template | Category | Metric | Source | Notes | Month 1 | Month 2 | |----------|--------|--------|-------|---------|--------| | Traffic | Total sessions | GA4 | | | | | Traffic | Channel share | GA4 | | | | | Engagement | Pages per session | GA4 | | | | | Backlinks | Referring domains | SEO tools | | | | | Content | Articles published | Manual | | | | Adjust rows as needed. ## Work Document Management - **Structure**: Metrics, sources, notes, monthly values - **Benefits**: Regular review, month-over-month trends, clear ownership - **Format**: Spreadsheet or doc; assign owners per metric ## Output Format - **Core metrics** summary (indexing, traffic, keywords, backlinks) - **Benchmark** and trend - **Article database** structure (if applicable) - **Tool** recommendations - **Monitoring table** (customized) - **Action items** and owners ## Related Skills - **traffic-analysis**: Traffic sources, attribution, diversification - **analytics-tracking**: GA4, events, CTA attribution, User ID - **google-search-console**: GSC reports, indexing, API - **ai-traffic-tracking**: AI search traffic - **backlink-analysis**: Backlink audit, toxic links - **indexing**: Fix indexing issues
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