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SERP Analysis

SERP Analysis means looking at Google search results for your keywords to see which sites rank first and why they win. This helps you find Ranking Factors that work and spot SERP Features like related questions and local packs that can help your site get more clicks and views.

When you do SERP Analysis, check the top sites, Featured Snippets, local listings, and ads. Look for gaps where your content could fit better. Use Competitor Analysis to see how other sites get high ranks and what Content Strategy they use to win keywords you want to target.

SERP Analysis helps you pick the right keywords and plan better content. You can watch SERP Volatility to see when results change, track Position Tracking to see your progress, and check Visibility Metrics to beat competitors. When Google makes Algorithm Updates that change search results, SERP Analysis shows you what Keyword Research and Feature Optimization moves to make next.

SEOLinkMap provides SERP Analysis with our Competitor Research tool. We run our algorithm on the pages that rank for your chosen keywords looking at dozens of rank factors, real or rumored, to help you see what matters and what does not for the sites currently ranking for your desired keyword. We include a look at the SERP features, organic rank, and the competitors ranking to help show the playfield for your keywords and show how any page of your site measures up with data from our crawling analysis of your website.

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Competition

Competition shows how hard it is to rank for keywords based on other sites already targeting those terms.

SERP Volatility

When volatility is high, you see websites jumping up and down in rankings more often than usual.

Long Tail

Long tail keywords are longer, specific phrases that people search for when they know exactly what they want.

Algorithm Updates

Algorithm updates create wide ranking chaos where existing positions shuffle randomly across search results.

Ranking Factors

Ranking factors are signals search engines use to decide page positions in search results, though Google does not publish a clear list of what these are.

Ranking and SERP

Understanding search results helps you improve your website's visibility.

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Topical Relevance

Topical relevance measures how well your content matches and sits adjacent to a specific topic.

Semantic Keywords

Semantic keywords are related words that mean the same thing as your main keyword

Backlink Gap Analysis

Backlink gap analysis finds link opportunities by comparing your site's backlinks to those of your competitors.

CTR

CTR measures how often people click on your search result when they see it. You calculate it by dividing clicks by impressions.

Pogosticking

Reducing pogosticking requires improving content relevance, page speed, and user experience to ensure visitors find what they're looking for on first click.

Body Content

Body content encompasses the main text and media within web pages that communicates your message to users and search engines.

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