SEOForge — SEO agency specializing in local businesses
AI deployment blueprint for SEO agency specializing in local businesses. Automates seo automation using Ahrefs, Google Sheets, Slack, Claude.
AI Readiness Score
SEO data is structured and consistent. Ahrefs provides reliable data source. Some manual tracking exists.
Small team familiar with tools but limited technical resources for complex implementations.
Budget range aligns well with proposed automation costs. Clear ROI path through time savings.
SEO workflows are highly repetitive and data-driven, perfect for automation. Clear processes already in place.
2-3 month timeline realistic for phased implementation of automation agents.
Ahrefs API well-documented, Google Sheets integration mature. Slack notifications straightforward.
How This System Works
Architecture
Three-agent system focused on SEO workflow automation using Ahrefs as primary data source, Google Sheets for data management, and Claude for insights generation. Slack integration provides real-time notifications.
Data Flow
Client data flows from intake sheets to keyword research agent, which queries Ahrefs and generates comprehensive research reports. Rank tracking agent runs weekly, comparing current positions with historical data and sending insights via Slack. Content brief generator analyzes SERP data to create custom briefs for writers.
Implementation Phases
Deploy automated keyword research with Ahrefs integration
Implement weekly automated rank reports with Slack notifications
Add automated content brief creation with competitor analysis
Prerequisites
- -Ahrefs API access and sufficient credits
- -Google Workspace with Sheets API enabled
- -Slack workspace with app installation permissions
- -Standardized client intake and tracking sheet templates
Assumptions
- -Ahrefs API limits sufficient for client volume
- -Team comfortable with Google Sheets for data review
- -Clients receptive to automated reporting via Slack
- -Current keyword research process documented for automation
Recommended Agents (3)
How It Works
- 1Extract seed keywords from client intake form
Parse business description and target services
Google Sheets - 2Query Ahrefs for keyword data and competition analysis
Retrieve search volume, difficulty, and competitor rankings
Ahrefs API - 3Generate prioritized keyword clusters with local modifiers
Analyze and group keywords by intent and location relevance
Claude - 4Create formatted research report in client template
Populate template with findings and recommendations
Google Sheets
Data Flow
Inputs
- Client intake sheet — Business info, services, target locations(Google Sheets)
- Ahrefs API — Keyword metrics, SERP data, competitor analysis(JSON)
Outputs
- Research report — Prioritized keyword list with metrics and recommendations(Google Sheets)
Prerequisites
- -Ahrefs API key
- -Google Sheets access
- -Client intake form template
Error Handling
Queue requests with exponential backoff
Expand search with related terms and notify team
Integrations
| Source | Target | Data Flow | Method | Complexity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ahrefs API | Google Sheets | Keyword data, rankings, competitor metrics | api | moderate |
| Google Sheets | Slack | Report summaries and alerts | api | low |
| Claude API | Google Sheets | Generated insights and content briefs | api | low |
Schedule
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| Task | Recommended | Alternatives | Est. Cost | Why |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Keyword analysis and insights | Claude Sonnet 3.5 | GPT-4Claude Haiku for simple tasks | $50-75/month based on usage | Strong analytical capabilities for SEO data interpretation and strategic insights |
| Content brief generation | Claude Sonnet 3.5 | GPT-4 Turbo | $40-60/month based on content volume | Excellent at structured content creation and following brief templates |
| Data processing and formatting | Claude Haiku | GPT-3.5 Turbo | $20-30/month | Cost-effective for data transformation and report formatting tasks |
Impact
What Changes
Quality Gains
- ✓More comprehensive keyword research with competitor analysis
- ✓Consistent weekly client reporting
- ✓Standardized, data-driven content briefs
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