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This checklist provides a structured framework for auditing content based on Google's self-assessment questions. It allows for scoring content on completeness, originality, and credibility to generate actionable recommendations for improvement, ensuring long-term resilience and quality.
Checklist: Semantic Depth Content Audit
Instructions
Use this checklist to audit existing content on a recurring basis (e.g., quarterly). The goal is to score each piece of content against the Semantic Depth Standard and generate an actionable plan for improvement. This process is critical for building core update resilience.
Content Audit Scorecard
URL: [Insert URL of the page being audited]
Auditor: [Your Name]
Date: [YYYY-MM-DD]
| Category | Question (Based on Google’s Self-Assessment) | Score (1-5) | Notes & Action Items |
|---|---|---|---|
| Completeness & Substance | Does the content provide a substantial, complete, or comprehensive description of the topic? | ||
| After reading, will someone leave feeling they’ve learned enough to achieve their goal? | |||
| Originality & Value | Does the content provide original information, reporting, research, or analysis? | ||
| Does it provide substantial value when compared to other pages in search results? | |||
| Credibility & Sourcing | Is the content clearly sourced, with evidence of the expertise involved (e.g., author bio, citations)? | ||
| Would you trust this content for issues relating to your money or your life (YMYL)? | |||
| Presentation & Production | Is the content free from spelling or stylistic issues? | ||
| Is the content produced well, or does it appear sloppy or hastily produced? |
Final Assessment
- Total Score:
[Sum of scores] - Overall Grade (A-F):
[Assign a grade based on the total score] - Recommendation:
[Choose one: Keep As-Is / Minor Update / Major Rewrite / Consolidate with another article / Prune] - Summary of Required Actions:
[List the top 3-5 most important improvements needed based on the notes above.]
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