SEO Expert Skill#

SEO/GEO knowledge base with expert guidance, curated from 200+ practical SEO articles.

Knowledge Base Structure#

The references/ directory contains 19 topic files:

#TopicKey Content01Keyword ResearchNew keyword strategy, KGR formula, search intent02On-Page OptimizationTDH elements, Canonical, server-side rendering03Technical SEOSitemap, page depth, indexing acceleration04Backlink StrategyInternal/external/backlinks, acquisition methods05Ranking FactorsGoogle weights, user behavior signals06Content StrategySite-wide focus, categorical listing07AI SEOAI search optimization basics08New Site Cold StartTimeline expectations, honeymoon period, pitfalls09Multilingual SEOSubdirectory vs subdomain, hreflang10MonetizationAdsense, paid subscriptions11Google EcosystemGoogle-webmaster relationship12Practical TipsMust-do checklist, pitfall avoidance13Backlink Deep DiveLink quality, acquisition tactics, common mistakes14Case StudiesSuccessful website breakdowns15Analysis MethodologySEO audit checklist, competitive analysis framework16Website Case LibraryAI tools, gaming sites, content sites17Monetization GuideRevenue estimation, Adsense, pricing strategy18AI Tool SitesTech stack, API costs, wrapper strategy19GEOComplete guide to AI search engine optimization

How to Use#

Read specific chapters:

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cat references/01-keyword-research.md
cat references/INDEX.md  # Full index

Semantic search (if qmd configured):

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qmd query seo-knowledge "backlink building" -n 5

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🎯 Guided Workflows#

Workflow 1: New Site SEO Launch#

Use when: Starting from scratch with a new domain

Step 1: Gather Basic Info#

Ask the user:

• What's your domain? (new/aged)
• Target market? (US/Europe/Global/SEA)
• Site type? (AI tool/content site/e-commerce/blog)
• Monetization goal? (Adsense/subscription/one-time payment)

Step 2: Keyword Research#

Reference: references/01-keyword-research.md

1. Find new keywords: Google Trends + competitor analysis
2. Validate blue ocean (KGR formula): intitle results / monthly searches < 0.25
3. Output: 5-10 target keywords

Step 3: Site Structure Planning#

Reference: references/02-on-page-optimization.md + references/06-content-strategy.md

Step 4: Technical SEO Foundation#

Reference: references/03-technical-seo.md + references/12-practical-tips.md

Checklist: robots.txt / sitemap.xml / page speed / mobile-friendly / HTTPS / SSR

Step 5: Content Launch#

Reference: references/08-new-site-cold-start.md

Step 6: Backlink Kickoff#

Reference: references/04-backlink-strategy.md + references/13-backlink-deep-dive.md

Timeline: New sites typically see results in 3-6 months

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Workflow 2: Competitor Analysis#

Use when: Understanding a competitor's SEO strategy

Step 1: Confirm Target#

Ask: Target URL, your website, focus areas

Step 2: Baseline Data#

Tools: Ahrefs / Semrush / SimilarWeb

Step 3-5: Keyword + Backlink + Content Analysis#

Reference: references/15-analysis-methodology.md + references/14-case-studies.md

Step 6: Actionable Insights#

Output:

• 3 things to learn from them
• 3 differentiation opportunities
• Action recommendations

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Workflow 3: Backlink Strategy#

Use when: Systematically building backlinks

Reference: references/13-backlink-deep-dive.md

Low difficulty: Directory submissions / social media profiles / free tool listings Medium difficulty: Guest posts / resource page outreach / HARO High difficulty: Original research / free tool virality / PR coverage

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Workflow 4: Technical SEO Audit#

Use when: Diagnosing technical issues

Reference: references/03-technical-seo.md

Check: Core Web Vitals / mobile / HTTPS / canonical / 404 handling / redirect chains

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Workflow 5: AI Tool Site Playbook#

Use when: Building an AI tool site for global monetization

Reference: references/18-ai-tool-sites.md + references/16-website-case-library.md

Flow: Direction selection → Competitor research → MVP → SEO → Monetization

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📚 Quick Reference#

Topic Lookup#

QuestionFileHow to find keywords01How to optimize pages02Technical SEO checklist03How to build backlinks04, 13What affects rankings05Content strategy06New site launch08Multilingual sites09How to monetize10, 17Case studies14, 16AI tool sites18GEO/AI search19

Core Theories#

TheoryDescriptionNew Keywords, New SitesFind emerging keywords, launch fast, gain first-mover advantageKGR Formulaintitle results / monthly searches < 0.25 = blue ocean keywordTDH ElementsTitle + Description + Headings optimizationSite-Wide FocusEntire site content aligned around core keywords