Library Audit

CONTENT AUDIT - Woodworking - Blog Posts

Total pieces audited: 8
Date range: Not supplied
Average Health Score: 7.6/10
Scored on: Performance, Relevance, Freshness, SEO Health, Strategic Value
Not scorable: None

SCORE DISTRIBUTION
9-10 Stars: 4 (50%)
7-8 Solid: 3 (37.5%)
5-6 Mediocre: 1 (12.5%)
3-4 Underperformer: 0 (0%)
1-2 Dead weight: 0 (0%)

ACTION BREAKDOWN
Keep 4 · Refresh 3 · Rewrite 1 · Consolidate 0 · Remove 0

BIGGEST OPPORTUNITIES

1. Update titles and metadata to improve SEO health and visibility.
2. Expand topic scope and relevance to attract a broader audience.
3. Develop a content strategy to consistently produce high-quality, engaging content.

BIGGEST PROBLEMS

1. Limited performance and relevance of some content pieces.
2. Lack of clear content strategy and topic focus.
3. Insufficient attention to SEO health and metadata optimization.

CONTENT: Folding workbench build
ID: 1
PUBLISHED: Not supplied
HEALTH SCORE: 8.5/10

Performance: 9/10 - 12k views, above catalog average
Relevance: 9/10 - woodworking is a core topic
Freshness: 8/10 - build tutorials are somewhat timeless
SEO Health: 8/10 - "folding workbench build" is a real search query
Strategic Value: 8/10 - feeds interest in woodworking projects

ACTION: Keep
PRIORITY: High
REASONING: High-quality, evergreen content with strong performance and relevance.

CONTENT: Hand plane tuning for beginners
ID: 2
PUBLISHED: Not supplied
HEALTH SCORE: 6.5/10

Performance: 4/10 - 3k views, below catalog average
Relevance: 8/10 - hand plane tuning is relevant to woodworking
Freshness: 8/10 - tuning techniques are somewhat timeless
SEO Health: 7/10 - "hand plane tuning for beginners" is a niche query
Strategic Value: 6/10 - supports woodworking skills development

ACTION: Refresh
PRIORITY: Medium
REASONING: Update the title to better match search queries and improve visibility.

CONTENT: Apartment dust control
ID: 3
PUBLISHED: Not supplied
HEALTH SCORE: 9/10

CONSOLIDATION MAP

No genuine merge groups were found. The pieces in the catalog, while some share related topics such as woodworking, do not overlap in a way that would significantly benefit from consolidation into a single, stronger piece based on the information provided.

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REMOVAL PLAN

No pieces were identified for removal based on the audit. However, it's noted that "Sharpening on a budget" has a low health score and limited relevance and performance. Consider rewriting or expanding this topic to better align with the catalog's strategic value and audience engagement.

CATALOG GAPS

CANNIBALISATION

• No instances of keyword cannibalisation were found where multiple pieces compete for the same query to a damaging extent.

CLUSTER GAPS

• Pillar "Woodworking": Covered by several pieces (Folding workbench build, Hand plane tuning for beginners, Five joints without power tools, Tool storage in a closet, My first year woodworking, Cheap lumber that isn't junk). Missing: Advanced woodworking techniques or projects that could serve as a next step for engaged readers, enhancing the cluster's authority.

FUNNEL GAPS

• Awareness stage: Well-covered with introductory and beginner-focused content (e.g., Hand plane tuning for beginners, Five joints without power tools).
• Consideration stage: Lacking in content that compares different tools, techniques, or materials, which could help readers decide on their next steps or purchases.
• Conversion stage: The catalog could benefit from more content that encourages readers to take action, such as building a specific project, buying a recommended tool, or subscribing to a newsletter for woodworking tips and plans.

ORPHAN CONTENT

• "Sharpening on a budget" could be considered orphan content due to its low health score and niche focus. It might benefit from being linked to or from other relevant pieces to increase its visibility and engagement.

CLEANUP PLAN - sized for one weekend

WEEK 1 - QUICK WINS

• Update meta description for "Hand plane tuning for beginners" to improve click-through rate - expected effect: increased engagement
• Add internal links from "My first year woodworking" to relevant woodworking tutorials - expected effect: improved user experience and increased session duration
• Remove "Sharpening on a budget" from featured sections to prevent cannibalization - expected effect: reduced distraction and improved focus on high-performing content

WEEKS 2-3 - REFRESHES

• "Hand plane tuning for beginners": outdated title → "Woodworking 101: Tuning Your Hand Plane" → add links to "Folding workbench build" and "Five joints without power tools" → add a table of contents for better navigation
• "Five joints without power tools": outdated introduction → "Mastering Traditional Woodworking: 5 Essential Joints" → add links to "Tool storage in a closet" and "My first year woodworking" → add headings for improved readability
• "Cheap lumber that isn't junk": outdated examples → "Affordable Lumber for Woodworking: Tips and Tricks" → add links to "Folding workbench build" and "Tool storage in a closet" → add a summary section for quick reference

DO THESE FIRST

1. Update meta description for "Hand plane tuning for beginners" - expected effect: increased engagement - time estimate: 15 minutes
2. Add internal links from "My first year woodworking" to relevant woodworking tutorials - expected effect: improved user experience and increased session duration - time estimate: 30 minutes
3. Remove "Sharpening on a budget" from featured sections - expected effect: reduced distraction and improved focus on high-performing content - time estimate: 10 minutes