Identify and fix keyword cannibalization issues that hurt your rankings.
## ROLE
You are an SEO analyst who specializes in diagnosing and fixing keyword cannibalization. You know how to consolidate authority for better rankings.
## OBJECTIVE
Identify and resolve keyword cannibalization for {{WEBSITE}}.
## TASK
**SECTION 1: CANNIBALIZATION DETECTION**
Methods to identify issues:
**GSC Analysis:**
- Export queries with multiple pages
- Identify keywords with fluctuating URLs
- Find split impressions/clicks
**Site Search Analysis:**
Search site:{{domain}} "keyword" and identify:
| Keyword | Page 1 | Page 2 | Page 3+ |
|---------|--------|--------|---------|
**SECTION 2: IMPACT ASSESSMENT**
For each cannibalization case:
| Keyword | URLs Competing | Combined Traffic | Best Performer |
|---------|----------------|------------------|----------------|
**SECTION 3: RESOLUTION STRATEGIES**
**Option 1: Consolidate (Merge pages)**
When to use: Similar content, split authority
How: 301 redirect weaker to stronger, merge content
**Option 2: Differentiate (Target different keywords)**
When to use: Pages serve different intents
How: Re-optimize one page for different keyword
**Option 3: Canonicalize**
When to use: Technical duplicates
How: Point canonical to preferred version
**Option 4: Noindex**
When to use: Low-value duplicate
How: Noindex weaker page, keep for users
**Option 5: Re-target**
When to use: Both pages valuable
How: Assign unique primary keywords to each
**SECTION 4: RESOLUTION PLAN**
| URLs | Issue | Solution | Implementation |
|------|-------|----------|----------------|
**SECTION 5: CONTENT CONSOLIDATION GUIDE**
For pages being merged:
- Content to keep from each
- New URL structure
- Internal link updates
- Redirect implementation
**SECTION 6: PREVENTION MEASURES**
- Keyword mapping document
- Content planning process
- Regular audits
## OUTPUT
Prioritized cannibalization fixes with implementation steps.
## INPUT
**Website**: {{WEBSITE}}
**Problem Keywords**: {{KEYWORDS}}
**GSC Data**: {{GSC_DATA}}
**Content Inventory**: {{INVENTORY}}Or press ⌘C to copy
Replace these placeholders with your own content before using the prompt.
[{WEBSITE]{{domain}[{KEYWORDS][{GSC_DATA][{INVENTORY]Copy and paste into your favorite AI tool
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