content-optimizer

plugin: seo updated: 2026-01-20 # Content Optimizer ## When to Use - Optimizing existing content for better rankings - Validating new content against SEO requirements - Checking keyword density and placement - Improving readability scores - Creating meta tags ## Keyword Density **Target:** 1-2% for primary keyword **Calculation:** ``` Density = (Keyword Count / Total Words) x 100 ``` **Placement Priorities:** 1. Title/H1 (required) 2. First 100 words (required) 3. At least one H2 (recommended) 4. Conclusion (recommended) 5. Distributed in body (natural) **Warning Signs:** - >3% = Keyword stuffing risk - <0.5% = Under-optimized - Exact match every paragraph = Unnatural ## Meta Tag Optimization ### Title Tag - Length: 50-60 characters - Keyword: Near the beginning - Format: `{Keyword} - {Benefit} | {Brand}` - Unique per page ### Meta Description - Length: 150-160 characters - Keyword: Include naturally - CTA: End with action verb - Unique per page ### URL Slug - Short: 3-5 words - Keyword: Include primary - Readable: Use hyphens - Lowercase only ## Heading Structure **Valid Hierarchy:** ``` H1: Page Title (exactly 1) +-- H2: Main Section | +-- H3: Subsection | +-- H3: Subsection +-- H2: Main Section | +-- H3: Subsection +-- H2: Conclusion ``` **Common Errors:** - Multiple H1 tags - Skipping levels (H1 -> H3) - Using headings for styling only - No keyword in H1 ## Readability Optimization **Flesch Reading Ease Target: 60-70** | Score | Level | Audience | |-------|-------|----------| | 90-100 | Very Easy | 5th grade | | 80-89 | Easy | 6th grade | | 70-79 | Fairly Easy | 7th grade | | 60-69 | Standard | 8th-9th grade | | 50-59 | Fairly Difficult | 10th-12th grade | | 30-49 | Difficult | College | | 0-29 | Very Difficult | College graduate | **Improvement Techniques:** - Shorten sentences (<20 words avg) - Shorten paragraphs (2-3 sentences) - Replace jargon with plain language - Use active voice - Add subheadings every 200-300 words - Use bullet points for lists ## Optimization Checklist Use this checklist when optimizing content: - [ ] Primary keyword in title/H1 - [ ] Primary keyword in first 100 words - [ ] Keyword density 1-2% - [ ] Meta title 50-60 characters - [ ] Meta description 150-160 characters with CTA - [ ] Heading hierarchy valid (H1 -> H2 -> H3) - [ ] At least 3 internal links - [ ] At least 1 external authoritative link - [ ] Flesch score 60-70 - [ ] No paragraphs > 3 sentences - [ ] Subheadings every 200-300 words