Live demo / northtrail.example / task 1
Cannibalisation
"best waterproof jacket" is split between 2 pages
Two pages compete for the same query.
Worth about+314
clicks / 28 days
Measured result
Clicks before97.0/ 28 days
Clicks after143.0+46.0 (47.4%)
Position8.6 → 6.1
Verdictimproved2026-07-28 vs 2026-09-08
The evidence
2 queries, 13820 impressions and 194 clicks split across 2 URLs.
| url | impressions | clicks | position | title | words |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| northtrail.example/jackets/waterproof/ | 8600 | 154 | 8.1 | Waterproof Jackets | Northtrail | 1200 |
| northtrail.example/blog/waterproof-jackets/ | 5220 | 40 | 9.8 | The best waterproof jackets we tested this year | 2400 |
Queries at stake
- best waterproof jacket (9900 impressions, 144 clicks)
- waterproof jacket for hiking (3920 impressions, 50 clicks)
What to do
Merge blog content into product page (/jackets/waterproof/) as it has 65% more impressions and better commercial intent, enriching it with the blog's testing insights.
Metadata to paste
Best Waterproof Jackets for Hiking | Northtrail47 characters
Discover the best waterproof jackets tested for hiking and outdoor adventures. Compare materials, ratings, and find your perfect fit.
Outline
- Best Waterproof Jackets: Our Top Picks
- What Makes a Jacket Truly Waterproof
- Waterproof Jackets for Hiking: Features to Look For
- How We Test and Rate Jackets
- Material & Breathability Comparison
- Durability & Seam Sealing Standards
- Shop Waterproof Jackets by Activity
- Frequently Asked Questions
Steps
- Expand /jackets/waterproof/ to 3000+ words by integrating testing methodology and product comparisons from the blog post
- Add H2 sections covering hiking-specific features and use cases to capture 'waterproof jacket for hiking' query
- Include the blog's tested product insights and performance data within the product page structure
- Set up 301 redirect from /blog/waterproof-jackets/ to /jackets/waterproof/ to consolidate link equity
- Update internal links across the site pointing to the blog post to target the merged product page
- Monitor rankings for both queries weekly; adjust content if either query drops below position 5
Verdict per URL
| url | clicks | impressions | position | title | verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| northtrail.example/jackets/waterproof/ | 154 | 8600 | 8.1 | Waterproof Jackets | Northtrail | keep |
| northtrail.example/blog/waterproof-jackets/ | 40 | 5220 | 9.8 | The best waterproof jackets we tested this year | 301 |
Redirects
location = /blog/waterproof-jackets/ { return 301 https://northtrail.example/jackets/waterproof/; }
How we will check: In 28 days /jackets/waterproof/ should hold every one of these queries alone, with a better average position than 8.1.
Written by the model from your data. Snapshot taken 2026-07-28; the next import measures it.