1---2name: serp-analysis3description: SERP analysis techniques for intent classification, feature identification, and competitive intelligence. Use when analyzing search results for content strategy.4---5
6# SERP Analysis
7
8## When to Use
9
10- Analyzing search results for a keyword
11- Classifying search intent
12- Identifying SERP feature opportunities
13- Competitive intelligence gathering
14
15## Intent Classification
16
17### Intent Types
18
19| Intent | SERP Signals | User Goal | Content Format |
20|--------|--------------|-----------|----------------|
21| **Informational** | Wikipedia, knowledge panels, "what is" queries | Learn something | Guide, tutorial, explainer |
22| **Commercial** | Reviews, comparisons, "best X" queries | Compare options | Comparison, listicle, review |
23| **Transactional** | Product pages, shopping results, "buy X" | Purchase something | Product page, pricing |
24| **Navigational** | Brand homepage, login pages | Find specific site | Homepage, login page |
25
26### Classification Process
27
281. **Search the keyword** using WebSearch
292. **Analyze result types**:
30 - All informational = Informational intent
31 - Mix of reviews/comparisons = Commercial intent
32 - Product pages dominant = Transactional intent
33 - Single brand dominant = Navigational intent
343. **Check for mixed intent** (common for broad keywords)
354. **Note confidence level** (% of results supporting classification)
36
37## SERP Features
38
39### Feature Identification
40
41| Feature | How to Identify | Optimization Strategy |
42|---------|-----------------|----------------------|
43| **Featured Snippet** | Box at top with answer | Direct answer in first 100 words |
44| **People Also Ask** | Expandable question boxes | FAQ section, answer common questions |
45| **Image Pack** | Row of images | High-quality images with alt text |
46| **Video Results** | YouTube thumbnails | Create video content |
47| **Local Pack** | Map with business listings | GMB optimization, location pages |
48| **Knowledge Panel** | Right sidebar info box | Schema markup, Wikipedia presence |
49| **Sitelinks** | Sub-links under main result | Clear site structure, internal linking |
50
51### Featured Snippet Types
52
53| Type | Format | How to Optimize |
54|------|--------|-----------------|
55| Paragraph | Text block | 40-60 word direct answer |
56| List | Numbered/bulleted list | Use ordered/unordered lists |
57| Table | Data table | Use HTML tables |
58| Video | YouTube embed | Create relevant video content |
59
60## Competitive Analysis
61
62### Competitor Data to Collect
63
64For each top 10 result, note:
65
661. **Domain authority** (relative, not exact)
672. **Content format** (guide, listicle, comparison, etc.)
683. **Word count** (approximate)
694. **Heading structure** (H2 topics covered)
705. **Unique angle** (what makes them different)
716. **Content gaps** (what they miss)
72
73### Competitor Matrix Template
74
75| Rank | Domain | Format | Words | Unique Angle | Gap |
76|------|--------|--------|-------|--------------|-----|
77| 1 | {domain} | {format} | {count} | {angle} | {gap} |
78| 2 | {domain} | {format} | {count} | {angle} | {gap} |
79| ... | | | | | |
80
81## Output Format
82
83```markdown
84## SERP Analysis: {keyword}
85
86### Search Intent
87- **Primary Intent**: {Informational | Commercial | Transactional | Navigational}
88- **Confidence**: {percentage}%
89- **Secondary Intent**: {if mixed}
90
91### SERP Features Present
92- [ ] Featured Snippet ({type})
93- [ ] People Also Ask
94- [ ] Image Pack
95- [ ] Video Results
96- [ ] Local Pack
97- [ ] Knowledge Panel
98- [ ] Sitelinks
99
100### Competitor Analysis
101| Rank | Domain | Format | Words | Unique Angle |
102|------|--------|--------|-------|--------------|
103| 1 | {domain} | {format} | {count} | {angle} |
104...
105
106### Content Gaps Identified
1071. {gap} - {which competitors miss this}
1082. {gap} - {which competitors miss this}
109
110### Recommendations
1111. **Content Format**: {recommended format based on SERP}
1122. **Word Count**: {recommended based on competitors + 20%}
1133. **Featured Snippet**: {opportunity and how to capture}
1144. **Differentiator**: {unique angle to stand out}
115```