How to Do an SEO Competitor Analysis

IDENTIFY YOUR SEO COMPETITORS

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INVESTIGATE HOW THEY’RE GETTING TRAFFIC

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FIND AND COVER CONTENT GAPS

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SPY ON YOUR COMPETITORS FEATURED SNIPPETS

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SEE WHERE YOUR COMPETITORS’ TRAFFIC IS COMING FROM

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FIND BACKLINK GAPS

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SPOT LINK BAIT OPPORTUNITIES

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CHECK YOUR COMPETITORS CORE WEB VITALS

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LEARN FROM YOUR COMPETITORS PPC ADS

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