bmad-plus 0.8.0 → 0.9.0

package/src/bmad-plus/agents/pack-seo/ref/cwv-thresholds.md

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-# Core Web Vitals — Thresholds & Optimization Guide (March 2026)
-
-> Author: Laurent Rochetta | BMAD+ SEO Engine v2.0
-
-## Current Metrics
-
-| Metric | Good | Needs Improvement | Poor |
-|--------|------|-------------------|------|
-| **LCP** (Largest Contentful Paint) | ≤2.5s | 2.5–4.0s | >4.0s |
-| **INP** (Interaction to Next Paint) | ≤200ms | 200–500ms | >500ms |
-| **CLS** (Cumulative Layout Shift) | ≤0.1 | 0.1–0.25 | >0.25 |
-
-> **INP replaced FID on March 12, 2024.** FID was fully removed from all Chrome tools on September 9, 2024. Never reference FID.
-
-## Key Facts
-- Evaluation uses the **75th percentile** of real user data (CrUX field data)
-- Assessment at **page level** AND **origin level**
-- CWV is a **tiebreaker** signal — matters most when content quality is similar
-- Thresholds **unchanged since original definitions**
-- December 2025 core update appeared to weight **mobile CWV more heavily**
-- As of October 2025: 57.1% desktop, 49.7% mobile sites pass all three CWV
-- **Mobile-first indexing 100% complete** since July 5, 2024
-
-## LCP Diagnostic Subparts (Feb 2025 CrUX)
-
-| Subpart | Description | Target |
-|---------|-------------|--------|
-| TTFB | Server response time | <800ms |
-| Resource Load Delay | TTFB to resource request | Minimize |
-| Resource Load Time | LCP resource download | Size-dependent |
-| Element Render Delay | Loaded to painted | Minimize |
-
-**Total LCP = TTFB + Load Delay + Load Time + Render Delay**
-
-## Common Bottlenecks
-
-### LCP
-- Unoptimized hero images → use WebP/AVIF, add `<link rel="preload">`
-- Render-blocking CSS/JS → defer, async, critical CSS inline
-- Slow TTFB (>200ms) → CDN, caching, edge compute
-- Third-party blocking → defer analytics, chat widgets
-- Font delay → `font-display: swap` + preload
-
-### INP
-- Long JS tasks on main thread → break tasks <50ms, use `scheduler.yield()`
-- Heavy event handlers → debounce, requestAnimationFrame
-- Excessive DOM (>1,500 elements)
-- Third-party scripts hijacking main thread
-- Layout thrashing (forced reflows)
-
-### CLS
-- Images/iframes without width/height dimensions
-- Dynamic content injected above existing content
-- Font swap causing layout shift → preload + font-display
-- Ads/embeds without reserved space
-
-## Measurement Sources
-
-### Field Data (used for ranking)
-- Chrome User Experience Report (CrUX)
-- PageSpeed Insights (uses CrUX)
-- Search Console Core Web Vitals report
-
-### Lab Data (for debugging)
-- Lighthouse 13.0 (Oct 2025, restructured audits)
-- WebPageTest
-- Chrome DevTools
-
-## Optimization Priority
-1. **LCP** — Most impactful for perceived performance
-2. **CLS** — Most common UX issue
-3. **INP** — Critical for interactive applications
-
-## API Tools
-```bash
-# PageSpeed Insights API
-curl "https://www.googleapis.com/pagespeedonline/v5/runPagespeed?url=URL&key=API_KEY"
-
-# Lighthouse CLI
-npx lighthouse URL --output json --output-path report.json
-```
-
-## 2025–2026 Updates
-- **Lighthouse 13.0** (Oct 2025): reorganized performance categories
-- **CrUX Vis** replaced CrUX Dashboard (Nov 2025) → cruxvis.withgoogle.com
-- **LCP subparts** in CrUX (Feb 2025)
-- **Soft Navigations API** (Chrome 139+, July 2025): experimental SPA CWV measurement — no ranking impact yet

package/src/bmad-plus/agents/pack-seo/ref/eeat-criteria.md

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-# E-E-A-T Evaluation Criteria (March 2026)
-
-> Author: Laurent Rochetta | BMAD+ SEO Engine v2.0
-> Based on: Google Quality Rater Guidelines (September 2025 update)
-
-## Overview
-
-E-E-A-T = **Experience, Expertise, Authoritativeness, Trustworthiness**
-
-Google's quality raters evaluate pages on these four dimensions. While not a direct ranking factor, E-E-A-T signals influence how Google's algorithms assess content quality and YMYL (Your Money or Your Life) pages.
-
-> Since March 2024, the Helpful Content System is merged into Google's core algorithm. Enforcement is continuous, not via separate HCU updates.
-
----
-
-## Experience (25 points)
-
-First-hand, real-world experience with the topic.
-
-| Signal | Points | How to Detect |
-|--------|--------|---------------|
-| Original research or case studies | 8 | Unique data, before/after results, proprietary findings |
-| First-hand process documentation | 6 | Step-by-step from personal experience, production screenshots |
-| Unique media from direct experience | 6 | Original photos, self-recorded videos, personal screenshots |
-| Specific examples and anecdotes | 5 | Named examples, concrete details, real scenarios |
-
-**Red flags**: Generic advice that could come from any source, stock photos only, no personal perspective.
-
----
-
-## Expertise (25 points)
-
-Demonstrable knowledge and skill in the subject area.
-
-| Signal | Points | How to Detect |
-|--------|--------|---------------|
-| Author credentials visible | 7 | Bio with qualifications, certifications, professional background |
-| Technical depth appropriate | 7 | Correct terminology, nuanced explanations, awareness of edge cases |
-| Well-sourced claims | 6 | Citations to studies, official documentation, linked sources |
-| Comprehensive topic coverage | 5 | Covers subtopics, addresses counterarguments, FAQ sections |
-
-**Red flags**: No author identified, surface-level coverage, factual errors, outdated information.
-
----
-
-## Authoritativeness (25 points)
-
-Recognition as a trusted source by peers and industry.
-
-| Signal | Points | How to Detect |
-|--------|--------|---------------|
-| External citations / references | 7 | Backlinks from authoritative sites, cited in industry publications |
-| Brand recognition signals | 7 | Awards, partnerships, media mentions, client logos |
-| Author published elsewhere | 6 | Guest posts, conference talks, books, academic papers |
-| Expert endorsements | 5 | Testimonials from peers, quoted by other experts |
-
-**Red flags**: Brand-new domain with no web presence, no external references, no social proof.
-
----
-
-## Trustworthiness (25 points)
-
-Transparency, accuracy, and confidence in the source.
-
-| Signal | Points | How to Detect |
-|--------|--------|---------------|
-| Contact info and physical address | 7 | Phone, email, postal address, About page |
-| Privacy policy and terms | 5 | Legal pages present, accessible, and up-to-date |
-| HTTPS and security signals | 5 | Valid SSL, HSTS, security headers present |
-| Transparent authorship and dates | 5 | Author byline, publication date, last updated date |
-| Customer proof | 3 | Verified reviews, testimonials, case studies |
-
-**Red flags**: No contact information, anonymous content, no dates, misleading claims, HTTP only.
-
----
-
-## YMYL Pages — Higher Standards
-
-YMYL (Your Money or Your Life) topics require **elevated E-E-A-T**:
-
-| YMYL Category | Examples | E-E-A-T Bar |
-|---------------|----------|-------------|
-| Health | Medical advice, symptoms, treatments | Very High — requires medical expertise |
-| Finance | Investment, tax, insurance, banking | Very High — requires financial credentials |
-| Safety | Product safety, emergency info | Very High |
-| Legal | Legal rights, contracts, regulations | Very High — requires legal expertise |
-| News | Current events, political coverage | High — requires journalistic standards |
-| Shopping | Product reviews, comparisons | Moderate-High |
-
----
-
-## AI Content Assessment (Sept 2025 QRG Addition)
-
-Google raters now formally assess AI-generated content.
-
-### Acceptable AI Content
-- Demonstrates genuine E-E-A-T despite AI assistance
-- Provides unique value (not just rephrased existing content)
-- Has clear human oversight and editing
-- Contains original analysis, insights, or perspective
-- Includes first-party data or real-world evidence
-
-### Low-Quality AI Content Markers
-- Generic phrasing with no specificity
-- Repetitive structure across multiple pages (cookie-cutter)
-- No original insights or unique data
-- Missing author attribution entirely
-- Factual inaccuracies or hallucinated statistics
-- Excessive use of filler words and hedging language
-
----
-
-## Scoring Methodology
-
-**Total E-E-A-T Score = Experience + Expertise + Authoritativeness + Trustworthiness (out of 100)**
-
-| Range | Rating | Interpretation |
-|-------|--------|---------------|
-| 80–100 | Excellent | Strong signals across all dimensions |
-| 60–79 | Good | Solid foundation with room to improve |
-| 40–59 | Needs Work | Significant gaps in one or more areas |
-| 20–39 | Poor | Major deficiencies undermining credibility |
-| 0–19 | Critical | Lacking basic trust and expertise signals |

package/src/bmad-plus/agents/pack-seo/ref/geo-signals.md

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-# GEO Signals — AI Search Optimization Guide (March 2026)
-
-> Author: Laurent Rochetta | BMAD+ SEO Engine v2.0
-
-## What is GEO?
-
-**Generative Engine Optimization (GEO)** is the discipline of optimizing content for AI-generated answers across Google AI Overviews, ChatGPT, Perplexity, Bing Copilot, and other AI-powered search experiences.
-
-## AI Search Landscape
-
-| Platform | Reach | Key Citation Sources |
-|----------|-------|---------------------|
-| Google AI Overviews | 1.5B users/month, 200+ countries, 50%+ query coverage | Top-10 ranking pages (92%) |
-| Google AI Mode | Full conversational search (May 2025), zero organic links | Citation is the only visibility mechanism |
-| ChatGPT Search | 900M weekly active users | Wikipedia (47.9%), Reddit (11.3%) |
-| Perplexity | 500M+ monthly queries | Reddit (46.7%), Wikipedia |
-| Bing Copilot | Integrated in Edge/Windows | Bing index, authoritative sites |
-
-> AI-referred sessions grew **527%** between January and May 2025 (SparkToro).
-
----
-
-## The Brand Mention Revolution
-
-**Brand mentions correlate 3× more strongly with AI visibility than backlinks.**
-(Ahrefs December 2025 study, 75,000 brands)
-
-| Signal | Correlation with AI Citations |
-|--------|-------------------------------|
-| YouTube mentions | ~0.737 (strongest) |
-| Reddit mentions | High |
-| Wikipedia presence | High |
-| LinkedIn presence | Moderate |
-| Domain Rating (backlinks) | ~0.266 (weak) |
-
-> Only **11%** of domains are cited by both ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews for the same query — platform-specific optimization is essential.
-
----
-
-## GEO Scoring Criteria
-
-### 1. Citability (25%)
-
-**Optimal passage length: 134–167 words** for AI citation.
-
-| Signal | Strong | Weak |
-|--------|--------|------|
-| Quotable statements with facts/stats | ✅ | Vague generic statements |
-| Self-contained answer blocks | ✅ | Requires surrounding context |
-| Direct answer in first 40–60 words | ✅ | Buried conclusions |
-| "X is..." / "X refers to..." patterns | ✅ | No definitions |
-| Unique data not found elsewhere | ✅ | Commonly available info |
-
-### 2. Structural Readability (20%)
-
-92% of AI Overview citations come from top-10 pages, but 47% come from pages below position 5 — demonstrating different selection logic.
-
-| Signal | Strong | Weak |
-|--------|--------|------|
-| Clean H1→H2→H3 hierarchy | ✅ | Wall of text |
-| Question-based headings | ✅ | Vague headings |
-| Short paragraphs (2-4 sentences) | ✅ | Long unbroken paragraphs |
-| Tables for comparative data | ✅ | No structured data display |
-| Lists for multi-item content | ✅ | Inline lists in sentences |
-
-### 3. Multi-Modal Content (15%)
-
-Content with multi-modal elements sees **156% higher selection rates**.
-
-- Text + relevant images
-- Video content (embedded or linked)
-- Infographics and charts
-- Interactive tools (calculators, assessments)
-- Structured data supporting media
-
-### 4. Authority & Brand Signals (20%)
-
-- Author byline with credentials
-- Publication and last-updated dates
-- Citations to primary sources
-- Organization credentials
-- Entity presence in Wikipedia, Wikidata
-- Active presence on Reddit, YouTube, LinkedIn
-
-### 5. Technical Accessibility (20%)
-
-**AI crawlers do NOT execute JavaScript** — SSR is critical.
-
-- Server-side rendering for core content
-- AI crawler access in robots.txt
-- llms.txt file presence
-- RSL 1.0 licensing terms
-
----
-
-## AI Crawler Registry
-
-| Crawler | Owner | Purpose | Recommend |
-|---------|-------|---------|-----------|
-| GPTBot | OpenAI | ChatGPT web search + training | Allow |
-| OAI-SearchBot | OpenAI | OpenAI search features | Allow |
-| ChatGPT-User | OpenAI | ChatGPT browsing | Allow |
-| ClaudeBot | Anthropic | Claude web features | Allow |
-| PerplexityBot | Perplexity | Perplexity search | Allow |
-| Applebot-Extended | Apple | Apple Intelligence features | Allow |
-| Google-Extended | Google | Gemini training (NOT Search) | Optional |
-| CCBot | Common Crawl | Open dataset training | Optional/Block |
-| Bytespider | ByteDance | TikTok/Douyin AI training | Block |
-| anthropic-ai | Anthropic | Claude training | Optional |
-| cohere-ai | Cohere | Cohere models | Optional |
-
----
-
-## llms.txt Standard
-
-File at `/llms.txt` (domain root). Provides structured guidance to AI crawlers.
-
-```
-# Site Name
-> One-line description
-
-## Main Sections
-- [Page Title](url): Description
-- [Another Page](url): Description
-
-## Key Facts
-- Important fact 1
-- Important fact 2
-```
-
-Also check for `/llms-full.txt` (expanded version).
-
----
-
-## RSL 1.0 (Really Simple Licensing)
-
-Machine-readable AI licensing standard (December 2025).
-Backed by: Reddit, Yahoo, Medium, Quora, Cloudflare, Akamai, Creative Commons.
-
-Check for RSL implementation and appropriate licensing terms.
-
----
-
-## Quick Wins for AI Visibility
-
-### Immediate (1 day)
-1. Add "What is [topic]?" definition in first 60 words of key pages
-2. Create 134–167 word self-contained answer blocks
-3. Add question-based H2/H3 headings
-4. Include specific statistics with source attribution
-5. Add publication and update dates
-6. Allow key AI crawlers in robots.txt (GPTBot, ClaudeBot, PerplexityBot)
-
-### Short-term (1 week)
-1. Create `/llms.txt` file
-2. Add author bios with credentials + Wikipedia/LinkedIn links
-3. Implement Person and Organization schema
-4. Add comparison tables with structured data
-5. Ensure SSR for all critical content
-
-### Strategic (1-3 months)
-1. Build Wikipedia presence for brand and key people
-2. Create original research or surveys (unique citability)
-3. Establish active YouTube channel
-4. Build Reddit community presence
-5. Implement comprehensive entity linking (sameAs across platforms)
-6. Develop unique tools, calculators, or interactive content

package/src/bmad-plus/agents/pack-seo/ref/hreflang-rules.md

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-# Hreflang — Audit Rules & Best Practices (March 2026)
-
-> Author: Laurent Rochetta | BMAD+ SEO Engine v2.0
-
-## What is Hreflang?
-
-`hreflang` tells search engines which language/region version of a page to serve.
-Errors cause wrong language indexing, duplicate content penalties, and lost organic traffic.
-
----
-
-## Implementation Methods
-
-| Method | Best For | Max Pages |
-|--------|----------|-----------|
-| `<link>` in `<head>` | Small sites (<50 pages) | ~50 |
-| HTTP header `Link:` | Non-HTML files (PDFs) | ~50 |
-| Sitemap `<xhtml:link>` | Large sites (50+) | Unlimited |
-
-> **Recommendation**: Use sitemap for sites with 50+ pages. HTTP headers for non-HTML resources.
-
----
-
-## Validation Rules
-
-### Rule 1: Valid Language Codes
-- Use **ISO 639-1** (2-letter): `en`, `fr`, `de`, `es`, `ja`, `zh`
-- Optional **ISO 3166-1 Alpha-2** for region: `en-US`, `en-GB`, `fr-FR`, `fr-CA`, `pt-BR`
-- **Case insensitive** but convention is lowercase lang, uppercase country
-
-| ✅ Valid | ❌ Invalid | Why |
-|---------|-----------|-----|
-| `en` | `english` | Must be ISO 639-1 |
-| `fr-FR` | `fr-FRA` | Country must be 2-letter |
-| `zh-Hans` | `cn` | `cn` is not a valid language code |
-| `x-default` | `default` | Must use exact `x-default` |
-
-### Rule 2: Self-Referencing (MANDATORY)
-Every page MUST include a hreflang tag pointing to itself.
-
-```html
-<!-- On the English page (example.com/en/) -->
-<link rel="alternate" hreflang="en" href="https://example.com/en/" />
-<link rel="alternate" hreflang="fr" href="https://example.com/fr/" />
-<link rel="alternate" hreflang="x-default" href="https://example.com/en/" />
-```
-
-**Error if missing**: Google may ignore all hreflang tags on that page.
-
-### Rule 3: Return Tags (MANDATORY)
-If page A links to page B with hreflang, page B MUST link back to page A.
-
-```
-Page A (en) → hreflang="fr" → Page B (fr)
-Page B (fr) → hreflang="en" → Page A (en)   ← MANDATORY
-```
-
-**Error if missing**: Called "orphan hreflang" — Google ignores the one-way tag.
-
-### Rule 4: x-default (STRONGLY RECOMMENDED)
-Designate a fallback page for users whose language/region doesn't match any variant.
-
-```html
-<link rel="alternate" hreflang="x-default" href="https://example.com/" />
-```
-
-Common choices for x-default:
-- Language selector/redirect page
-- English version (most common)
-- Homepage of the main domain
-
-### Rule 5: Canonical + Hreflang Consistency
-- Each hreflang URL **must be the canonical version** (not a redirect, not a URL with parameters)
-- If a page has `rel="canonical"` pointing elsewhere, hreflang tags on that page are **ignored**
-- Canonical and hreflang must agree: don't have hreflang point to a URL that canonicalizes to a different URL
-
-### Rule 6: Absolute URLs Only
-```html
-<!-- ✅ Correct -->
-<link rel="alternate" hreflang="fr" href="https://example.com/fr/page" />
-
-<!-- ❌ Wrong -->
-<link rel="alternate" hreflang="fr" href="/fr/page" />
-```
-
-### Rule 7: No Hreflang on Non-200 Pages
-- Don't include hreflang tags on pages that return 3xx, 4xx, or 5xx
-- Don't point hreflang to pages that redirect
-
----
-
-## Common Error Patterns
-
-### Error 1: Missing Return Tags
-**Symptom**: hreflang is configured on the main language but not on alternate versions.
-**Fix**: Add reciprocal hreflang tags on ALL language variants.
-
-### Error 2: Wrong Canonical + Hreflang
-**Symptom**: Page A hreflang → Page B, but Page B canonical → Page C.
-**Fix**: Align canonical and hreflang targets.
-
-### Error 3: Missing Self-Reference
-**Symptom**: Page lists other language versions but not itself.
-**Fix**: Add `hreflang` tag with the current page's own language/URL.
-
-### Error 4: Inconsistent URLs
-**Symptom**: hreflang uses `http://` but site is on `https://`, or trailing slash mismatch.
-**Fix**: Use exact canonical URL (protocol, www/non-www, trailing slash).
-
-### Error 5: Language vs Region Confusion
-**Symptom**: Using `hreflang="fr"` for France and `hreflang="fr"` for Canada.
-**Fix**: Use `hreflang="fr-FR"` and `hreflang="fr-CA"` to differentiate.
-
-### Error 6: Missing x-default
-**Symptom**: Users in unsupported regions see random language version.
-**Fix**: Add `x-default` pointing to language selector or English version.
-
----
-
-## Sitemap Implementation (Recommended for 50+ pages)
-
-```xml
-<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?>
-<urlset xmlns="http://www.sitemaps.org/schemas/sitemap/0.9"
-        xmlns:xhtml="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">
-  <url>
-    <loc>https://example.com/en/page</loc>
-    <xhtml:link rel="alternate" hreflang="en" href="https://example.com/en/page"/>
-    <xhtml:link rel="alternate" hreflang="fr" href="https://example.com/fr/page"/>
-    <xhtml:link rel="alternate" hreflang="de" href="https://example.com/de/page"/>
-    <xhtml:link rel="alternate" hreflang="x-default" href="https://example.com/en/page"/>
-  </url>
-</urlset>
-```
-
----
-
-## Audit Checklist
-
-| # | Check | Priority |
-|---|-------|----------|
-| 1 | All hreflang language codes are valid ISO 639-1 | 🔴 Critical |
-| 2 | All hreflang country codes are valid ISO 3166-1 | 🔴 Critical |
-| 3 | Every page has self-referencing hreflang | 🔴 Critical |
-| 4 | All hreflang tags have return tags | 🔴 Critical |
-| 5 | All hreflang URLs are absolute | 🔴 Critical |
-| 6 | x-default is specified | 🟠 High |
-| 7 | Hreflang URLs match canonical URLs | 🟠 High |
-| 8 | No hreflang on non-200 pages | 🟠 High |
-| 9 | No hreflang pointing to redirecting URLs | 🟠 High |
-| 10 | Consistent protocol (https) and www/non-www | 🟡 Medium |
-| 11 | Language/region differentiation correct | 🟡 Medium |
-| 12 | Sitemap implementation for 50+ pages | 🟡 Medium |

package/src/bmad-plus/agents/pack-seo/ref/quality-gates.md

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-# Quality Gates — Content Thresholds (March 2026)
-
-> Author: Laurent Rochetta | BMAD+ SEO Engine v2.0
-
-## Word Count Minimums by Page Type
-
-| Page Type | Minimum | Notes |
-|-----------|---------|-------|
-| Homepage | 500 | Brand clarity + key offerings |
-| Service page | 800 | Comprehensive service description |
-| Blog / article | 1,500 | Deep topical coverage |
-| Product page | 300+ (400+ complex) | Depends on product complexity |
-| Category page | 200 | Plus product listings |
-| Location page | 500–600 | Must be 60%+ unique per location |
-| Comparison page | 1,200 | Feature matrix + analysis |
-| Landing page | 400 | Conversion-focused |
-| About page | 500 | Company story + credentials |
-| FAQ page | 1,000 | Comprehensive Q&A coverage |
-
-> **Word count is NOT a ranking factor.** These are topical coverage floors. A thorough 500-word page beats a padded 2,000-word one.
-
----
-
-## Location Page Quality Gates
-
-| Threshold | Action |
-|-----------|--------|
-| 1–29 location pages | ✅ Normal — ensure 60%+ unique content per page |
-| 30+ location pages | ⚠️ WARNING — enforce 60%+ unique content, audit for thin/duplicate |
-| 50+ location pages | 🛑 HARD STOP — require user justification before proceeding |
-
-### Unique Content Requirements per Location
-- Unique local testimonials or case studies
-- Location-specific service details
-- Local area information and context
-- Original photos (not stock)
-- Unique meta title and description
-
----
-
-## Programmatic Page Quality Gates
-
-| Threshold | Action |
-|-----------|--------|
-| 1–99 programmatic pages | ✅ Normal — verify template quality |
-| 100+ pages | ⚠️ WARNING — audit for thin content and cannibalization |
-| 500+ pages | 🛑 HARD STOP — full audit required before generating more |
-
-### Programmatic Content Requirements
-- Each page must provide unique value (not just data swap)
-- Internal linking automation between related pages
-- Canonical strategy to prevent index bloat
-- Minimum 200 words of unique contextual content per page
-- Quality varies by template — audit samples before scale
-
----
-
-## Title Tag Guidelines
-
-| Criterion | Requirement |
-|-----------|-------------|
-| Length | 50–60 characters (display limit ~600px) |
-| Primary keyword | Include near the beginning |
-| Brand name | Append with " | Brand" or " — Brand" |
-| Uniqueness | Every page must have a unique title |
-| Accuracy | Must reflect actual page content |
-
----
-
-## Meta Description Guidelines
-
-| Criterion | Requirement |
-|-----------|-------------|
-| Length | 150–160 characters |
-| Call to action | Include when appropriate |
-| Primary keyword | Include naturally |
-| Uniqueness | Every page must have a unique description |
-| Accuracy | Must match page content (Google may rewrite if not) |
-
----
-
-## Heading Hierarchy Rules
-
-| Rule | Requirement |
-|------|-------------|
-| H1 count | Exactly 1 per page |
-| H1 content | Should contain primary keyword, be descriptive |
-| Hierarchy | H1 → H2 → H3 (no skipping levels) |
-| Heading frequency | One heading every 200–300 words |
-| Heading style | Descriptive, not generic ("Our Services" → "Professional SEO Audit Services") |
-
----
-
-## Image Optimization Standards
-
-| Criterion | Standard | Priority |
-|-----------|----------|----------|
-| Alt text | Descriptive, meaningful, includes keywords naturally | High |
-| Dimensions | Width and height attributes specified | High (CLS) |
-| Format | WebP or AVIF preferred, JPEG/PNG acceptable | Medium |
-| File size | <200KB for standard, <500KB for hero images | Medium |
-| Lazy loading | `loading="lazy"` for below-fold images | Medium |
-| Preload | `<link rel="preload">` for hero/LCP images | High |
-| Srcset | Responsive sizes for different viewports | Medium |
-
----
-
-## Internal Linking Standards
-
-| Metric | Target |
-|--------|--------|
-| Links per 1,000 words | 3–5 relevant internal links |
-| Anchor text | Descriptive (not "click here") |
-| Orphan pages | 0 (every page linked from at least one other) |
-| Click depth | Important pages within 3 clicks of homepage |
-| Broken links | 0 internal 404s |
-
----
-
-## Thin Content Detection
-
-A page is flagged as "thin content" when:
-1. Word count is below the minimum for its page type
-2. Content is predominantly duplicate or near-duplicate of another page
-3. Content is auto-generated without unique value-add
-4. Page provides no actionable information
-
-### Doorway Page Prevention
-Never recommend creating pages that:
-- Exist solely to funnel users to another page
-- Have nearly identical content with only location/keyword swaps
-- Provide no standalone value
-- Target many similar keyword variations with minimal differences