Rewrite and optimize existing blog posts for Google SEO (May 2026 Core Update, E-E-A-T) and AI citation visibility as one SEO discipline. For AI-citation-only audit (no Google work), use blog-geo instead. Replaces fabricated statistics with sourced data, applies answer-first formatting, adds images,

Blog Rewriter: Optimize Existing Posts Rewrites and optimizes existing blog posts for dual ranking: Google search and AI citation platforms. Preserves the author's voice while applying the 6 pillars of optimization. Key references: skills/blog/references/quality scoring.md 5 category scoring (Content 30, SEO 25, E E A T 15, Technical 15, AI Citation 15) skills/blog/references/eeat signals.md Experience, expertise, authority, trust markers skills/blog/references/internal linking.md Linking strategy and anchor text rules skills/blog/references/visual media.md Image sourcing and chart styling skills/blog/references/synthesis contract.md 6 LAWs for re citation hygiene during rewrite (v1.8.0; cross skill ref lives in the orchestrator's references dir) skills/blog/references/research quality.md cross source clustering for replacement statistic research (v1.8.0) Cross reference For 21 evidence led optimization prompts (quality follow up, CTR audit, schema, PAA rewording, technical audit, ChatGPT visibility) directly applicable to rewrite work, see /blog flow optimize . Workflow Phase 1: Audit (Read Only) 1. Read the blog post Detect format (MDX, markdown, HTML) 2. Run the quality checklist against skills/blog/references/quality scoring.md : Count fabricated vs sourced statistics Check answer first formatting (H2 stat in first sentence?) Count images and charts (type diversity?) Review paragraph pacing in context; record length only as a descriptive aid Check heading hierarchy (H1 H2 H3, no skips?) Check schema presence and validity, prioritizing Article/BlogPosting, Person, Organization, and BreadcrumbList; FAQPage is optional entity markup only Check freshness signals (lastUpdated, dateModified) Assess self promotion level Evaluate citation tier quality 3. Advisory editorial style scan : Sentence length variation Report it descriptively when rhythm needs review. It cannot determine authorship and has no pass/fail threshold. Known AI phrase scan Check for these high frequency AI phrases: "in today's digital landscape", "it's important to note", "dive into" "game changer", "navigate the landscape", "revolutionize", "seamlessly" "cutting edge", "harness the power of", "leverage" (as verb) "delve", "crucial", "elevate", "foster", "landscape" (overused) "multifaceted", "robust", "tapestry", "embark" Full list in agents/blog writer.md Vocabulary sample Report Type Token Ratio (TTR) descriptively and interpret it against text length and specialist terminology. Never estimate AI authorship from TTR, sentence length variation, punctuation, or phrase density. These are advisory project style observations only. Second order structural reflex scan (v1.8.0) The first order checks above are vocabulary level. The second order pass reviews structural repetition that can survive simple wording edits. Run against skills/blog/references/ai slop detection.md . Flag at minimum: Repetitive question cadence H2s that do not suit reader intent Three or more "Here..." paragraph openers Three clause sentence rhythm above 50% in any 200 word window More than 2 hedge words ("may," "often," "typically," "generally") in any 20 word span Symmetric list bloat (list item word count SD below 5) More than 2 wrap up rhetorical questions ("What does this mean for...?") More than half of H2 openers starting with a transition word "The key insight is..." or "What's important here is..." as sentence openers Listicle pre list intro above 250 words Opening word repetition: top three first words above 25% share Paragraph shape SD below 25 (visual monotony) Apply editorial judgment; none of these metrics changes the score or blocks delivery. 4. Video embed check : Count existing YouTube embeds in the post If 0 embeds, flag: "No video embeds. Consider adding relevant high quality YouTube embeds when they add useful context." If present, check: lazy loading? aria labels? noscript fallback? VideoObject schema? 5. Cannibalization check : Identify the post's primary keyword from title, H1, and first paragraph Search the blog directory for other posts targeting the same keyword: Grep headings and meta descriptions across all blog posts Flag any posts with significant keyword overlap If cannibalization found, report: Which posts compete for the same keyword Recommend: merge (combine into one stronger post) or differentiate (shift one post to a related but distinct keyword) 6. Calculate current score across 5 categories: Score across 5 categories (Content Quality 30, SEO Optimization 25, E E A T Signals 15, Technical Elements 15, AI Citation Readiness 15) Total: 0 100 7. Present audit summary with specific findings, advisory style diagnostics, video status, cannibalization status, and score 8. Enter plan mode Present section by section optimization plan Wait for user approval before proceeding. Phase 2: Research 1. Identify the blog's core topic from existing content 2. Find replacement statistics for any fabricated/unsourced data: Search: [topic] study 2025 2026 data statistics Target tier 1 3 sources only 3. Find images if post has fewer than 3: Prefer original screenshots, product visuals, diagrams, or data graphics when available For stock, use official provider APIs such as Openverse, Unsplash, Pexels, or Pixabay so license, creator, source URL, and download URL are captured Download approved assets locally, store attribution, and reject javascript: , data: , and file: URLs If blog image is available, offer AI generation for missing or insufficient images and record the selected model ID 4. Plan charts if post has fewer than 2: Identify data suitable for visualization Select diverse chart types Phase 3: Chart Generation (Built In) When the post needs more visual elements, invoke the blog chart sub skill: 1. Select chart type using the diversity rule (no repeated types per post) 2. Pass: chart type, title, data values, source, platform format 3. Embed the returned SVG directly within a <figure wrapper 4. Target 2 4 charts per 2,000 word post See skills/blog/references/visual media.md for chart type selection and styling rules. Phase 4: Content Rewrite Apply changes in this order: 4a. Preserve What Works Keep the author's voice and unique perspective Preserve original insights and first hand experience Keep existing quality images and charts Maintain internal links 4b. Fix Frontmatter Update lastUpdated only when the rewrite materially changes facts, methods, or recommendations Keep original date unchanged Fix the meta description so it accurately and specifically summarizes the visible content Add coverImage + coverImageAlt + ogImage if missing Search Pixabay/Unsplash/Pexels for wide hero image (1200x630) Or generate custom SVG cover via blog chart (text on gradient with key stat) Or generate custom AI image via blog image sub skill when available; record the model ID Verify tags/categories are appropriate 4c. Apply Purpose First Formatting State the point of important sections early, then add the verified evidence and context each claim needs. Do not force statistics or word bands. 4d. Replace Fabricated Statistics Search for patterns: "X% of...", "X out of Y...", unsourced claims Replace with real data from tier 1 3 sources Give each material claim enough provenance to verify and interpret it. Include publisher or document details, relevant dates, methodology, limitations, and a stable URL when the claim requires them; do not force a fixed citation form. 4e. Improve Headings Use question or declarative headings according to reader intent; no ratio target Ensure keyword appears in 2 3 headings naturally 4f. Fix Paragraph Length Split paragraphs only when doing so improves comprehension Use paragraph length as an optional planning observation, not a fixed target Ensure each paragraph starts with its most important sentence 4g. Add Visual Elements Embed new images after H2 headings, spaced evenly Embed charts within relevant sections If blog image is available: generate custom images for sections lacking good stock matches, prefer the current image model registry, and record the model ID Adapt embed format to detected platform (MDX vs markdown vs HTML) 4h. Add Video Embeds If the post lacks YouTube video embeds: Search 2 3 relevant videos using quality criteria from skills/blog/references/video embeds.md Embed using platform appropriate format (srcdoc lazy loading) Place: 1 after introduction, 1 2 in mid article sections Include noscript fallback for AI crawlers 4i. Add/Improve FAQ If the query set warrants it and no FAQ exists, add one (3 5 questions) If FAQ exists, ensure answers are complete and contain verified support where needed FAQPage is optional entity markup only. Google FAQ rich results were fully retired for all sites on 2026 05 07, so do not make FAQPage a core Google rich result gate. 4j. Reduce Self Promotion Max 1 brand mention (author bio context only) Remove "At [Company], we..." patterns Convert promotional sections to educational content 4k. Evidence Backed Explanation For important claims, generate or improve a self contained explanation with enough context and verified support to stand on its own. Do not pad every H2. Placed naturally within the section body, not as a separate callout Example: Do not pad explanations to a fixed length or add them solely to earn readiness points. 4l. Project Voice and Repetition Review Apply these transformations only where they improve the configured voice: Eliminate em dashes Replace every U+2014 character with a comma, hyphen, colon, or period. Split sentences if needed. This is a project style rule. Replace flagged phrases Swap every detected AI phrase (from the scan in Phase 1 step 3) with a natural alternative. Examples: "it's important to note" "worth noting" or "keep in mind" "in today's digital landscape" "right now" or "in [specific year]" "leverage" "use", "apply", "take advantage of" "delve" "look at", "explore", "dig into" "robust" "strong", "solid", "reliable" "crucial" "key", "essential", "critical" (or restructure the sentence) Vary sentence length deliberately After rewriting, scan each paragraph. Inject short punchy sentences (5 10 words) between longer ones (18 25 words). Target: no more than 3 consecutive sentences within 5 words of each other's length. Use rhetorical questions sparingly Add one only when it clarifies the reader's next decision. Use contractions naturally Replace formal constructions with contractions where they sound natural: "it is" "it's", "we have" "we've", "do not" "don't", "is not" "isn't". Support first hand language Keep "we tested" or "in our experience" only when methodology, observations, or evidence can substantiate the claim. 4m. Summary Box (Key Takeaways) If the post lacks a summary box, add one immediately after the introduction: Default label is "Key Takeaways", but this is configurable per persona or brand voice (e.g., "The Bottom Line", "Quick Summary", "What You Need to Know"). If an existing TL;DR box is useful, convert it to concise Key Takeaways and verify every factual statement is supported. Do not add a statistic merely to fit the format. 4n. Information Gain Marker Injection Review the post for original value and tag it: [ORIGINAL DATA] Any proprietary data, survey results, experiments, or

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