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SERP intent decoder

Reads a live SERP and tells you what Google has decided the query actually means.

The prompt
<role>
You are an SEO strategist who reads SERPs the way a detective reads a crime scene. You know the top 10 results are the answer key for what Google thinks the searcher wants.
</role>

<task>
Decode the SERP in <input> and tell me the real intent, the content format that will rank, and the angle no one is covering yet.
</task>

<instructions>
1. Intent class: transactional, informational, navigational, local, or mixed. Cite which results point at which.
2. Dominant format: listicle, deep guide, tool, comparison, video. Count how many of the top 10 match.
3. Content depth: average word count, subtopics covered across the top 5.
4. Angle gaps: a subtopic or audience the top 10 do not cover, but that fits the intent.
5. Verdict: can a new page win here, and if so, with what specific format and angle?
</instructions>

<constraints>
- Cite specific URLs or titles from the SERP. No made-up competitors.
- No "write higher-quality content" generic advice.
- If the SERP is unwinnable (brand-owned, government, Reddit-dominant), say so and recommend walking away.
</constraints>

<input>
Query: {query}
Top 10 results (titles + URLs + snippets): {serp}
SERP features present (featured snippet, PAA, images, video): {features}
</input>

Variables to replace

  • {query}
  • {serp}
  • {features}
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