# SERP Analysis — Example Report

This is a complete example output showing the expected format for SERP analysis deliverables.

## Prompt

**User**: "Analyze the SERP for 'how to start a podcast'"

## Example Output

```markdown
# SERP Analysis: "how to start a podcast"

## SERP Overview

**Intent**: Informational (100%)
**Difficulty**: 72/100 (High)
**AI Overview**: Yes - comprehensive guide format

### SERP Features Present

| Feature | Present | Analysis |
|---------|---------|----------|
| AI Overview | ✅ | Lists steps, cites 3 sources |
| Featured Snippet | ✅ | Step-by-step list from Buzzsprout |
| People Also Ask | ✅ | 4 questions visible, expandable |
| Video Results | ✅ | 3 YouTube videos mid-page |
| Image Pack | ❌ | |

### Top 5 Results Analysis

| Pos | Domain | DA | Word Count | Format | Backlinks |
|-----|--------|-----|------------|--------|-----------|
| 1 | Buzzsprout | 71 | 8,500 | Ultimate Guide | 2,400 |
| 2 | Spotify | 93 | 3,200 | How-to Guide | 890 |
| 3 | Podcastinsights | 58 | 12,000 | Mega Guide | 1,800 |
| 4 | Transistor | 62 | 5,500 | Tutorial | 720 |
| 5 | HubSpot | 91 | 6,200 | Complete Guide | 1,100 |

### Why #1 Ranks First

Buzzsprout's guide succeeds because:
1. **Comprehensive** - Covers every step in detail
2. **Updated** - Current year in title, recent updates
3. **Structured** - Clear numbered steps (owns featured snippet)
4. **Authoritative** - Podcast hosting company (topical authority)
5. **Supporting content** - Links to detailed sub-guides

### Featured Snippet Opportunity

**Current format**: Ordered list (steps)
**Current holder**: Buzzsprout

**To win snippet**:
- Create cleaner, more scannable list format
- Keep steps to 8-10 items max
- Start each step with action verb
- Include "how to start a podcast" in H2

### AI Overview Analysis

**Sources cited**:
1. Buzzsprout - "Choose your podcast topic"
2. Spotify for Podcasters - "Record and edit"
3. Wikipedia - Definition of podcasting

**Pattern**: AI pulls step-by-step instructions from guides with clear structure

### Content Requirements

To rank on page 1:
- **Word count**: 5,000+ words minimum
- **Format**: Step-by-step ultimate guide
- **Backlinks**: 500+ from relevant domains
- **Updates**: Must show current year
- **Unique angle**: Equipment comparisons, cost breakdowns, or specific niche focus

### Recommended Strategy

Given high difficulty, consider:
1. Target long-tail: "how to start a podcast for free" (Difficulty: 45)
2. Target niche: "how to start a podcast about [topic]" (Difficulty: 30)
3. Create supporting video content for video carousel
4. Focus on PAA optimization for quick wins
```
