Content Optimization Strategy: Use GSC Data to Guide Rewrites That Work

Meta Description: Systematic framework for optimizing existing content using Google Search Console data. Learn which pages to optimize, exactly what to change, and how to measure results.

Target Keyword: content optimization strategy Word Count: 2,850 words

You don't always need new content. Sometimes your best ROI comes from optimizing what you already have—if you know which pages to fix and exactly what to change.

Most content strategies obsess over creating new content. New blog posts. New landing pages. New resources. But here's what gets overlooked: you probably already have pages ranking on page 2 of Google, pages with thousands of impressions but terrible CTR, and pages that used to perform well but have quietly declined.

These pages represent your highest-leverage opportunities. They already have authority, backlinks, and some ranking power. They just need the right improvements to unlock their potential.

The problem is that most "content optimization" is guesswork. Someone decides to update a few old blog posts based on gut feeling, adds some paragraphs, and hopes for the best. No systematic process. No data. No way to know if it actually worked.

In this guide, you'll learn a complete framework for data-driven content optimization using Google Search Console and evidence-based SEO methods. You'll discover how to identify which pages deserve optimization, diagnose exactly what's wrong with them, plan targeted improvements, execute efficiently, and measure your results.

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Why Optimize Existing Content (Not Just Create New)

Creating new content is expensive. It requires research, writing, design, editing, and months of waiting for Google to rank it. Meanwhile, you likely have dozens of existing pages that could deliver traffic increases in weeks instead of months.

The Compound Effect of Content Optimization

Existing content already has several advantages:

Domain authority is established. The page has been on your site for months or years. Google has crawled it many times. It's part of your site's information architecture.

Backlinks are in place. Other sites have linked to this page over time. Those links represent trust and authority that new content has to earn from scratch.

Rankings already exist. Even if the page ranks #12, that's better than starting at #100. You're optimizing from a position of strength, not building from zero.

Technical issues are resolved. The page is indexed, mobile-friendly, and loads properly. New content can face weeks of technical troubleshooting.

The result? Optimization typically delivers measurable traffic improvements in 2-6 weeks, compared to 3-6 months for new content to gain traction.

When to Optimize vs When to Create New

Not every situation calls for optimization. Use this decision tree:

Optimize existing content when:

A page ranks between positions 5-20 for your target query
A page used to perform well but has declined
A page has high impressions but low CTR
You're adding depth to an existing topic
Multiple pages compete for the same query (consolidation opportunity)

Create new content when:

No existing page targets this topic or keyword
Existing content is so outdated it needs complete rewrite
You're entering a new content category
The keyword requires a different format than what exists

[Visual Placeholder: Decision tree diagram - "Should I optimize this page or create new content?"]

Real GSC Example:

A marketing agency had a guide ranking #12-15 for "content marketing strategy" (5,400 monthly searches). They considered writing a new comprehensive guide but decided to optimize the existing one instead.

Their existing page already had:

12 backlinks from reputable sites
Position #12 ranking (2,400 impressions/month)
Established internal link structure
6 months of indexing history

After optimization (adding 800 words, updating examples, improving headers), the page reached position #5 in 6 weeks. Traffic increased from 180 to 580 clicks/month—a 222% improvement.

If they'd created new content instead, they'd still be waiting for Google to recognize it.

The Content Optimization Framework (Overview)

Effective content optimization follows a systematic five-step process. Random updates won't cut it. You need a framework that identifies problems, prescribes solutions, and measures results.

The 5-Step Process:

Audit: Identify optimization candidates using GSC data signals
Diagnose: Determine why each page is underperforming
Plan: Map specific optimizations needed for each page
Execute: Make targeted improvements systematically
Measure: Track improvement in GSC and iterate

This framework ensures you're optimizing the right pages with the right changes. It removes guesswork and creates a repeatable process you can scale.

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Let's walk through each step in detail.

Step 1 - Content Audit: Finding Optimization Candidates

Not all content deserves optimization. Some pages have no ranking potential. Others are performing exactly as expected. You need to focus on pages that show clear signals of untapped opportunity.

Google Search Console reveals four primary signals that indicate optimization potential.

Signal 1 - Declining Traffic Pattern

Pages that used to perform well but are declining represent high-priority optimization targets. The decline indicates that fresher, more comprehensive competitor content is overtaking you.

How to find declining pages:

Open GSC → Performance → Pages tab
Set date comparison: "Last 3 months" vs "Previous period"
Sort by "Clicks difference" (largest declines first)
Filter out pages with <100 clicks/month baseline (too small to prioritize)
Export top 20-30 declining pages

What to look for:

20%+ decline in clicks over 3-6 months
Gradual decline (not sudden drop from technical issue)
Pages that still receive 100+ clicks/month

[Visual Placeholder: GSC screenshot showing Pages report with date comparison, sorted by largest click declines]

Signal 2 - High Impressions, Low CTR

These pages rank well enough to get impressions but fail to attract clicks. Usually this indicates poor title tags, meta descriptions, or search result presentation.

How to find high-impression underperformers:

Pages report → Last 28 days
Filter for pages with >1,000 impressions
Add "Average position" column
Calculate expected CTR for each position using benchmarks
Identify pages where actual CTR is 30%+ below expected

CTR Benchmarks by Position:

Position 1: 27-35% CTR
Position 2: 15-20% CTR
Position 3: 10-14% CTR
Position 4-5: 7-10% CTR
Position 6-10: 3-6% CTR

If your page ranks #4 but has 3% CTR, that's a massive opportunity. Even a modest improvement to 7% CTR would more than double your traffic.

[Visual Placeholder: GSC screenshot showing pages with high impressions but below-average CTR for their position]

Signal 3 - Position 5-20 Rankings

Pages ranking on the bottom of page 1 or on page 2 are "almost there." Small improvements in content depth, relevance, or optimization can push them into top positions.

How to find position 5-20 opportunities:

Queries report → Last 3 months
Filter: Position "greater than 5" AND "less than 20"
Filter: Impressions >500/month (meaningful search volume)
Group by page to identify pages with multiple "almost there" keywords
Prioritize pages ranking 5-20 for multiple related queries

Why these matter:

Moving from position 12 to position 5 can increase traffic by 300-500%. The effort required is often minimal—adding 400-600 words of relevant content, improving internal links, or refreshing outdated sections.

[Visual Placeholder: GSC screenshot showing Queries report filtered for position 5-20 with >500 impressions]

Signal 4 - Keyword Opportunity Gap

Sometimes GSC shows your page ranking for queries you didn't even target. This reveals topic expansion opportunities.

How to find keyword gaps:

Pick one of your top-performing pages
Click into the page → view "Queries" tab
Look for queries where you rank 11-30 that relate to your topic
Identify themes or subtopics you're not covering comprehensively

If your "email marketing guide" ranks #25 for "email segmentation strategies," that's a signal to add a dedicated section on segmentation.

Building Your Optimization Priority List

Once you've identified candidates using these four signals, score each page:

Impact Score (1-10):

Current impressions/month (proxy for traffic potential)
Position (closer to top = easier to improve)
Business value (how valuable is this traffic?)

Effort Score (1-10):

How much content needs to be added?
How outdated is existing content?
Technical issues present?

Priority Score = Impact × Effort Efficiency

Pages with high impact and medium-low effort should be first. These are your quick wins.

[Visual Placeholder: Scoring rubric table showing how to calculate priority scores]

Real GSC Examples:

High Priority: Product comparison page with 8,000 impressions/month, ranking #8, 4% CTR. Impact: 9/10. Effort: 4/10. Quick win.

Medium Priority: Blog post with 2,500 impressions/month, ranking #15, declining 25% over 6 months. Impact: 6/10. Effort: 6/10. Worth doing after quick wins.

Low Priority: Old blog post with 300 impressions/month, ranking #22. Impact: 2/10. Not worth the time.

Step 2 - Diagnosis: Why Is This Page Underperforming?

Before making changes, you need to understand the root cause of underperformance. Adding more content won't help if the real problem is search intent mismatch or technical issues.

Run through this diagnostic checklist for each optimization candidate:

Content Quality Audit Checklist

Comprehensiveness:

Is the content thorough enough? Compare word count to top 3 ranking pages
Are key subtopics covered?
Are there examples, case studies, or data to support claims?
Does it answer the full query or just part of it?

Currency:

Are statistics and data current?
Are screenshots and examples outdated?
Have there been industry changes not reflected in the content?
When was it last meaningfully updated?

Depth:

Is the content surface-level or detailed?
Does it provide actionable information?
Is it more thorough than competing pages?

[Visual Placeholder: Content quality checklist with checkboxes for each criterion]

Search Intent Analysis

Google ranks pages that match what searchers actually want. Intent mismatches kill performance.

Identify the dominant intent:

Google your target query
Analyze the top 5 results
What format do they use? (How-to guide, comparison, list, tool, etc.)
What angle do they take? (Beginner, advanced, quick wins, comprehensive)
What elements do they include? (Steps, examples, videos, tools)

If the top results are all step-by-step tutorials and your page is a conceptual overview, you have an intent mismatch. No amount of word count will fix that—you need to restructure around steps.

Common intent mismatches:

Informational query, commercial content: Searchers want to learn, you're trying to sell
Comparison query, single-product content: Searchers want options, you're presenting one
How-to query, conceptual content: Searchers want steps, you're explaining theory
Quick answer query, comprehensive guide: Searchers want brevity, you wrote a novel

[Visual Placeholder: Diagram showing how to analyze SERP intent from top-ranking pages]

Competitive Content Gap Analysis

What are top-ranking pages doing that you're not?

Create a comparison table:

Element	Your Page	Rank #1	Rank #2	Rank #3	Gap?
Word count	1,200	2,800	3,200	2,400	Yes
Number of examples	2	5	7	4	Yes
Step-by-step process	No	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Screenshots	1	8	6	9	Yes
Video	No	No	Yes	No	Maybe
Templates/downloads	No	Yes	Yes	No	Yes
Table of contents	No	Yes	No	Yes	Yes

This analysis reveals exactly what's missing.

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Real GSC Example:

A SaaS company had a page ranking #15 for "how to do keyword research" (3,600 monthly searches).

Diagnosis findings:

Word count: 850 words (competitors: 2,500-3,500 words)
No step-by-step process (all top results had numbered steps)
Missing sections: keyword research tools, search intent analysis, competitive analysis
Only 2 examples (competitors had 5-8 examples each)
No screenshots of tools in action

The diagnosis was clear: comprehensive content gap, not intent mismatch or technical issue.

Step 3 - Planning: What Exactly to Change

Diagnosis tells you what's wrong. Planning tells you exactly what to fix and in what order.

Create a specific optimization checklist for each page. Avoid vague plans like "make it better." You need actionable tasks.

Common Optimization Types

Type 1: Content Depth/Comprehensiveness

When your content is shallower than competitors, add:

Missing sections and subtopics
Additional examples and case studies
More detailed explanations
Supporting data and statistics

Target word count: Match or exceed the average of top 3 ranking pages. If they average 2,800 words and you have 1,200, plan to add 1,600 words.

Type 2: Search Intent Alignment

When your format or angle doesn't match searcher intent:

Restructure content (e.g., add step-by-step sections)
Change the angle (e.g., from advanced to beginner-friendly)
Adjust commercial elements (add or remove product mentions)
Modify content type (e.g., list format to comprehensive guide)

Type 3: Freshness/Currency

When your content is outdated:

Update statistics and data points (cite current year)
Refresh examples to recent ones
Update screenshots showing old interfaces
Add new sections covering recent developments
Replace outdated recommendations

Type 4: On-Page SEO

When technical SEO elements need improvement:

Rewrite title tag for better CTR
Improve meta description (include value proposition)
Optimize header structure (proper H2/H3 hierarchy)
Add target keywords naturally in first 100 words
Improve internal linking (add relevant contextual links)

Type 5: User Experience

When content is hard to read or navigate:

Add table of contents for long articles
Break up wall-of-text paragraphs
Add relevant images and diagrams
Improve formatting and use of white space
Add visual elements (charts, infographics, screenshots)

[Visual Placeholder: Optimization type matrix showing when to use each approach]

Content Optimization Checklist Template

For each page, create a specific checklist:

Example: Blog Post Optimization Plan

Page: /blog/email-marketing-tips Current Performance: 380 clicks/month, position #11, 2,200 impressions Goal: Reach position 5-7, increase to 650+ clicks/month

Content Changes:

Add "Email Segmentation Strategies" section (400 words)
Add "Testing and Optimization" section (350 words)
Update 2021 statistics to 2025 data
Add 3 more real examples
Include 2 new tool screenshots

On-Page SEO:

Rewrite title tag: "Email Marketing Tips" → "15 Email Marketing Tips That Actually Increase Open Rates [2025]"
Improve meta description to include numbers and benefit
Add "email marketing tips" to first paragraph naturally
Improve H2 structure (currently too generic)

Internal Linking:

Add link from /blog/marketing-automation (relevant context)
Add link from /blog/content-marketing-guide (relevant mention)
Add internal link to related email template resource

Time Estimate: 3-4 hours Expected Impact: +40% traffic in 4-6 weeks

[Visual Placeholder: Optimization planning checklist template with sections for content, SEO, links, and estimates]

How Much Content to Add (Word Count Guidance)

Competitive benchmark method:

Check word count of top 3 ranking pages
Calculate average
Aim to match or exceed by 10-15%

If competitors average 2,500 words, target 2,750 words minimum.

Coverage-based method:

List all subtopics competitors cover
Identify gaps in your content
Estimate 200-400 words per missing subtopic

Don't pad content to hit arbitrary numbers. Every word should serve the reader.

[Visual Placeholder: Word count comparison chart showing your page vs top-ranking competitors]

Balancing SEO and User Experience

The best optimization improves both search rankings and user experience. Never sacrifice readability for keyword density.

Good optimization:

Naturally incorporates keywords while explaining concepts
Adds comprehensive sections readers actually want
Improves formatting and structure
Makes content more actionable

Bad optimization:

Forces keywords into unnatural sentences
Adds fluff content to hit word count targets
Over-optimizes at expense of readability
Makes content robotic or repetitive

When in doubt, optimize for the reader. Google's algorithms increasingly reward content that serves users well.

Step 4 - Execution: Making the Changes

Planning is done. Now it's time to implement. Follow this sequence for best results.

The Update Sequence That Works Best

1. Baseline measurement (5 minutes)

Before changing anything, export current performance data:

Overall page clicks, impressions, CTR, position (last 3 months)
Top 10 queries the page ranks for
Screenshot of performance graph

You'll need this to measure improvement later.

2. Content updates (60-80% of time)

Start with content changes before SEO tweaks:

Add new sections and missing subtopics
Expand shallow sections with examples and detail
Update outdated information, statistics, screenshots
Improve formatting and readability

Make substantial changes. Google needs to see significant improvements to re-assess the page. Minor tweaks rarely trigger re-ranking.

3. On-page SEO optimization (15-20% of time)

After content is solid, optimize elements:

Title tag and meta description
Header structure (H1, H2, H3)
First 100 words (include target keyword naturally)
Image alt text
URL structure (only if absolutely necessary—avoid changing URLs)

4. Internal linking (10-15% of time)

Strengthen the page's authority:

Add 3-5 contextual internal links from relevant pages
Update related content to link to this newly optimized page
Ensure anchor text is descriptive and natural

5. Technical final checks (5 minutes)

Verify page loads properly on mobile
Check for broken links
Ensure all images load correctly
Validate proper header hierarchy

6. Request re-indexing

For major content updates, request fresh indexing:

GSC → URL Inspection tool
Enter the page URL
Click "Request Indexing"

This prompts Google to crawl and re-assess the page faster.

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Should You Update the Publication Date?

Update the publish date when:

You've made substantial changes (30%+ of content rewritten or added)
The content is time-sensitive (tips, trends, data)
Competitors emphasize freshness in titles (e.g., "2025 Guide")

Don't update the date when:

Changes are minor (title tag, small additions)
The content is evergreen and timelessness is an advantage
The old date signals authority (e.g., "the original guide since 2018")

Many CMS platforms support "Last Updated" dates alongside original publish dates. This is ideal—it shows freshness while preserving publication history.

When to Request Re-Indexing

Request indexing via GSC when:

You've updated 20%+ of the page content
You've substantially changed the page structure
You want Google to re-assess the page quickly

Don't request indexing for minor changes like fixing typos. Google will naturally re-crawl within days to weeks.

Best Practices:

Don't change the URL (you'll lose existing rankings and backlinks)
Preserve high-value existing content (don't delete what's already working)
Make substantial changes (Google needs meaningful signals to re-rank)
Maintain content quality (optimization shouldn't reduce quality)

Step 5 - Measurement: Tracking Optimization Results

You've made the changes. Now you need to know if they worked.

Timeline Expectations

Different optimization types show results at different speeds:

Title/meta CTR optimization: 1-2 weeks Freshness updates: 2-4 weeks Content depth additions: 4-6 weeks Major restructuring: 6-8 weeks Intent alignment changes: 6-10 weeks

Don't panic if you don't see immediate results. Google needs time to re-crawl, re-assess, and re-rank your page.

[Visual Placeholder: Timeline graphic showing expected results windows for different optimization types]

Using GSC Date Comparison Effectively

Set up your measurement:

Record baseline date: Note the date optimization went live
Wait appropriate period: Use timeline expectations above
Set comparison: Compare "Last X weeks" to the same period before optimization
Filter to specific page: Pages report → filter for your optimized URL

Key metrics to track:

Primary metric - Clicks: This is bottom-line success. Did traffic increase?

Supporting metric - Impressions: Should increase if you're now ranking for more queries or higher positions. If clicks increase but impressions stay flat, your CTR improved.

Supporting metric - Average position: Should improve for target queries. Drill into Queries tab to see position changes for specific keywords.

Supporting metric - CTR: Should improve if you optimized title/meta. Calculate CTR change accounting for position changes.

[Visual Placeholder: GSC screenshot showing before/after date comparison for an optimized page]

When to Iterate vs Move On

Optimization succeeded if:

Clicks increased 20%+ within expected timeframe
Average position improved for target queries
Page now ranks for additional relevant queries

Move on to the next optimization opportunity.

Optimization showed partial results if:

Clicks increased 10-20%
Some target queries improved, others didn't
Traffic increased but fell short of goal

Consider a second round of optimization with different approach.

Optimization failed if:

No traffic change after 2x expected timeframe
Position dropped or stayed flat
New queries aren't ranking

Diagnose why:

Was the optimization substantial enough?
Did you address the actual problem?
Is competition too strong?
Are there technical issues preventing ranking?

If diagnosis reveals you addressed the wrong issue, try again with different changes. If competition is simply too strong, deprioritize this page.

[Visual Placeholder: Chart template for tracking optimization results over 8-12 weeks]

Real GSC Example:

Before optimization: 450 clicks/month, position 12 average, 4.2% CTR Optimization: Added 650 words, updated examples, rewrote title tag After 6 weeks: 820 clicks/month, position 7 average, 6.8% CTR Result: 82% traffic increase, successful optimization

Content Optimization Playbook by Scenario

Different GSC signals require different optimization approaches. Use this playbook to match your situation to the right strategy.

Scenario 1: The Declining Page

GSC Signal: 30%+ decline in clicks over 3-6 months Likely Cause: Content decay—competitors published fresher, more comprehensive content Optimization Strategy: Major freshness update What to Do:

Update all statistics and data to current year
Refresh examples to recent, relevant ones
Replace outdated screenshots
Add new sections covering recent developments (400-600 words)
Update title/meta to emphasize currency ("2025 Guide")

Expected Timeline: 3-4 weeks Expected Result: Recover 50-80% of lost traffic

Scenario 2: The High-Impression Underperformer

GSC Signal: 5,000+ impressions, CTR 30%+ below position benchmark Likely Cause: Unappealing title tag or meta description Optimization Strategy: CTR optimization What to Do:

Rewrite title tag with compelling angle
Add numbers, brackets, or power words
Include clear benefit or value proposition
Rewrite meta description to match search intent
Add year if relevant

Expected Timeline: 1-2 weeks Expected Result: 30-60% CTR improvement = 30-60% traffic increase

Scenario 3: The "Almost There" Keyword

GSC Signal: Position 8-12 for high-volume query Likely Cause: Content depth or relevance gap vs top-ranking pages Optimization Strategy: Targeted content expansion What to Do:

Add 400-600 words specifically addressing target query
Include additional examples and case studies
Add relevant subheadings with keyword variations
Improve internal linking to this page

Expected Timeline: 4-6 weeks Expected Result: Move to position 3-7, 200-300% traffic increase

Scenario 4: The Keyword Cannibalization

GSC Signal: 2-3 pages all ranking for same query, splitting impressions Likely Cause: Overlapping content focus, unclear differentiation Optimization Strategy: Consolidate or differentiate What to Do:

Option 1 (Consolidate): 301 redirect weaker page to stronger, merge best content
Option 2 (Differentiate): Rewrite pages to target different intents or query modifiers
Option 3 (De-optimize): Remove keyword targeting from weaker pages

Expected Timeline: 3-4 weeks Expected Result: 20-40% traffic improvement for consolidated page

Scenario 5: The Intent Mismatch

GSC Signal: Decent position (5-10) but low CTR and likely high bounce rate Likely Cause: Content doesn't match what searchers expect Optimization Strategy: Restructure for intent alignment What to Do:

Analyze top 3 results for format and angle
Restructure content to match (e.g., add step-by-step sections)
Change content type if needed (guide vs comparison vs list)
Adjust tone and depth to match audience

Expected Timeline: 4-6 weeks Expected Result: 40-80% improvement in engagement and traffic

[Visual Placeholder: Scenario playbook table showing Signal → Cause → Strategy → Timeline → Expected Result]

Content Optimization at Scale

Once you've optimized a few pages individually, you'll start seeing patterns. That's when you can scale the process.

When to Optimize Templates vs Individual Pages

Template-level optimization makes sense when:

10+ pages share the same structure (product pages, location pages, category pages)
All instances show the same GSC signal (e.g., all have low CTR)
You can apply the same fix to all pages programmatically

Example: All 50 product pages have thin descriptions (200 words) and rank #12-20. Instead of optimizing 50 pages individually, update the template to generate 600-word descriptions automatically.

Individual optimization makes sense when:

Pages are unique (blog posts, cornerstone content)
Each page has different issues
Fixes require manual content creation

Running a Content Optimization Sprint (2-Week Cycle)

Scale optimization by batching similar work:

Week 1: Audit and Planning

Day 1-2: Run GSC audit, identify 10 optimization candidates
Day 3-4: Diagnose root causes for each
Day 5: Create optimization checklists and estimate effort

Week 2: Execution

Day 6-9: Execute optimizations (aim for 2-3 pages per day)
Day 10: Final checks, request indexing

Week 3-6: Measurement

Monitor results weekly
Document what worked
Apply learnings to next sprint

This cadence creates momentum and allows you to learn what optimization strategies work best for your site.

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Common Content Optimization Mistakes

Avoid these pitfalls that undermine optimization efforts:

1. Random updates without diagnosis

Adding 500 words to a page with search intent mismatch won't help. Diagnose the actual problem first.

2. Over-optimization

Keyword stuffing, unnatural phrasing, or robotic content harms more than it helps. Optimize for readers first.

3. Changing URLs

Unless absolutely necessary, never change a URL during optimization. You'll lose existing rankings, backlinks, and authority.

4. Too-minor changes

Google won't re-assess a page for minor tweaks. Make substantial improvements worth re-ranking.

5. No measurement

If you don't track results, you can't learn what works. Always baseline before optimizing and measure after.

6. Optimization without strategy

Picking random pages to optimize wastes time. Use GSC data to prioritize high-impact opportunities.

[Visual Placeholder: Checklist graphic showing "Optimization Red Flags to Avoid"]

Conclusion

Content optimization isn't about randomly updating old blog posts. It's a systematic, data-driven process for extracting maximum value from your existing content assets.

The framework is simple:

Audit your content using GSC signals to find high-potential opportunities
Diagnose the root cause of underperformance—not all problems need the same solution
Plan specific optimizations that address the actual issues
Execute substantial, quality improvements
Measure results and learn what works for your site

Start with your highest-priority page this week. The one with declining traffic. Or the one ranking #11 for a valuable query. Or the one with 8,000 impressions but 3% CTR.

Pick one page. Diagnose the problem. Make targeted improvements. Measure the results.

Then do it again next week.

Small, consistent optimization efforts compound over time. Six months from now, you'll have dozens of pages performing better—driving significantly more traffic without creating a single new piece of content.

Next Steps:

Run your content audit this week using the GSC signals in Step 1
Pick your top 3 optimization candidates based on impact vs effort
Create a detailed optimization plan for your first page using the checklist template
Block 3-4 hours to execute the optimization
Set a calendar reminder in 4 weeks to measure results

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Related Resources

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Downloadable Resources:

Content Optimization Checklist (PDF)
Content Audit Spreadsheet Template (Google Sheets)
Optimization Results Tracking Template (Google Sheets)

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