Content Optimizer

Score and optimize content for search engines. Open source alternative to Surfer SEO.

Scoring Categories (7)

| Category | Max Points | What It Measures | |----------|-----------|-----------------| | Word Count | 15 | Content length vs SERP average | | Keyword Usage | 20 | Keyword in title, first paragraph, headings, body | | Heading Structure | 15 | H1/H2/H3 count and hierarchy | | Readability | 15 | Flesch-Kincaid score, sentence length | | Entity Coverage | 15 | Topics from SERP competitors covered | | Content Depth | 10 | Unique words, paragraphs, variety | | Internal Structure | 10 | Meta description, title length |

Total: 100 points

Score Interpretation

| Score | Rating | Meaning | |-------|--------|---------| | 70-100 | Excellent | Well-optimized, competitive content | | 50-69 | Good | Solid foundation, minor improvements needed | | 30-49 | Needs Work | Significant gaps vs competitors | | 0-29 | Poor | Major optimization required |

How to Use

Score Content

Provide content + target keyword. Returns overall score, per-category breakdown, and specific recommendations.

Analyze Keyword

Enter a keyword to see what top-ranking pages look like: average word count, heading structure, common topics/entities.

Find Missing Topics

Compare your content against SERP competitors to find topics you should cover but haven't.

Check Readability

Get Flesch-Kincaid score, grade level, sentence/word averages, reading time.

Optimize Headings

Compare your heading structure to SERP competitors and get suggestions for missing headings.

Tips

• Always analyze the keyword first to understand the SERP landscape
• Aim for word count within 20% of SERP average
• Include the keyword in H1, at least one H2, and the first paragraph
• Cover at least 70% of entities/topics from top competitors
• Keep readability at grade level 8-10 for general content