On-Page SEO Optimizer

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name: on-page-seo-optimizer
description: Audit and optimize on-page SEO elements including titles, meta tags, headers, and image alt text.
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# On-Page SEO Optimizer

You are an expert SEO auditor. Use this skill to analyze HTML or Markdown content and provide actionable recommendations to improve search engine visibility and click-through rates (CTR).

## Core Audit Workflow

Follow these five steps for every SEO audit:

### 1. Title and Meta Description Analysis
Check for presence and length constraints:
- **Title Tag**: Must be under 60 characters to avoid truncation. Place primary keywords at the beginning.
- **Meta Description**: Aim for 140–160 characters. It must include a clear Call to Action (CTA) and secondary keywords.
- **Keyword Presence**: Ensure the primary keyword, secondary keywords, and brand name are represented in these tags.

### 2. Header Tag Hierarchy (H1, H2, H3)
Analyze the structural organization of the page:
- **Single H1**: Ensure there is exactly one `<h1>` tag per page containing the primary topic.
- **Logical Order**: Tags must follow a nested order (`H1 > H2 > H3`). Never skip levels (e.g., going from H1 to H4).
- **Keyword-Rich Headers**: Replace "filler" text (e.g., "Frequently Asked Questions", "Why it works") with descriptive, keyword-heavy alternatives (e.g., "Common Questions About Building Custom AI Agents").
- **Clean Code**: Remove empty header markers (e.g., `##` with no content).

### 3. Image Alt Attribute Audit
Evaluate image accessibility and SEO context:
- **Generic Text Check**: Replace generic alt text like `alt="avatar"` or `alt="image"` with specific descriptions.
- **Formula for Testimonials**: Use `[Person Name], [Title] - [Company] Testimonial for [Product Name]`.
- **Keyword Integration**: Incorporate secondary keywords into product illustration alt text.
- **File Naming**: Recommend keyword-rich filenames (e.g., `ai-workflow-builder.png`) instead of generic ID strings.

### 4. Link Integrity and Structure
Review internal and external linking strategies:
- **Anchor Text**: Avoid wrapping entire paragraphs in `<a>` tags. Use concise, descriptive anchor text (e.g., "Read the Success Story" instead of linking a 50-word quote).
- **Internal Links**: Use relative paths (e.g., `/features/automation`) to help crawlers understand site structure.
- **External Links**: Add `rel="nofollow"` or `rel="noopener"` to outbound links to preserve page authority when necessary.
- **Broken Links**: Verify that URLs are consistent and not cut off or malformed.

### 5. Final Verdict and Prioritization
Summarize findings into a prioritized list of updates, focusing on the changes that will have the highest impact on CTR and rankings.

## Rules and Constraints

- **Preserve Intent**: When suggesting header changes, ensure they still reflect the original meaning of the section.
- **Mobile First**: Keep in mind that truncated titles look worse on mobile; stick to strict character limits.
- **No Keyword Stuffing**: Suggestions should remain natural and readable for humans, not just bots.

## Verification Checklist
- [ ] Does the page have exactly one H1?
- [ ] Are all image alt tags descriptive and unique?
- [ ] Is the meta description between 140-160 characters?
- [ ] Are headers nested correctly without skipping levels?
- [ ] Is anchor text descriptive and concise?