# SEO Keywords & Programmatic Content Strategy for Gitea Mirror > **Goal**: Generate 5,000-15,000 organic visits/month within 6-12 months > **Strategy**: Low-effort, high-intent pages targeting long-tail keywords > **Focus**: Problem-solving content over generic tool descriptions --- ## 🎯 LOW-HANGING FRUIT: Quick Wins (Start This Week) ### Tier 1: Ultra Low-Effort, High-Intent Pages (1-2 hours each) These are **simple template pages** with **minimal content** but **high search volume** and **buyer intent**. | Page | Keyword | Monthly Searches | Difficulty | Effort | Priority | |------|---------|-----------------|------------|--------|----------| | `/use-cases/backup-github-repositories` | "backup github repositories" | 500-1K | Low (15) | 1h | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ | | `/use-cases/migrate-github-to-gitea` | "migrate github to gitea" | 300-800 | Low (10) | 1h | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ | | `/solutions/github-disaster-recovery` | "github disaster recovery" | 200-500 | Low (12) | 1h | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ | | `/vs/manual-vs-automated-github-migration` | "automated github migration" | 150-400 | Very Low (8) | 1.5h | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ | | `/guides/setup-gitea-mirror-docker` | "gitea mirror docker setup" | 100-300 | Very Low (5) | 2h | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ | **Why these work:** - Specific, actionable queries ("how to backup", "migrate to") - Low competition (KD < 15) - High commercial intent (ready to install) - Can reuse existing docs content **Template for these pages:** 400-600 words, 30 minutes to write each --- ## 📊 KEYWORD STRATEGY: 3-Tier Approach ### Tier 1: Problem-Solving Keywords (HIGHEST PRIORITY) **Intent**: "I have this specific problem" **Effort**: Low (template-based) **Pages needed**: 15 | Primary Keyword | Secondary Keywords | Est. Traffic | Page URL | |----------------|-------------------|--------------|----------| | backup github repositories | github backup tool, automated github backup | 500/mo | `/use-cases/backup-github-repositories` | | migrate github to gitea | github gitea migration, import github to gitea | 400/mo | `/use-cases/migrate-github-to-gitea` | | github disaster recovery | backup github organization, github downtime backup | 250/mo | `/solutions/github-disaster-recovery` | | sync github to self-hosted | self-hosted github alternative, github to gitea sync | 200/mo | `/use-cases/sync-github-to-self-hosted-gitea` | | preserve github history | github history backup, archive github repos | 180/mo | `/use-cases/preserve-github-history` | | github vendor lock-in | avoid github lock-in, github alternatives | 150/mo | `/solutions/avoid-vendor-lock-in` | | github backup automation | automate github mirror, scheduled github backup | 140/mo | `/use-cases/github-backup-automation` | | mirror starred repositories | backup starred repos, export github stars | 120/mo | `/use-cases/starred-repos-collection` | | github offline access | offline git mirror, air-gapped github | 100/mo | `/solutions/need-offline-git-access` | | github rate limits | bypass github api limits, github api alternatives | 90/mo | `/solutions/github-rate-limits` | **Total Tier 1 Traffic Potential**: ~2,500 visits/month --- ### Tier 2: Feature-Specific Keywords (MEDIUM PRIORITY) **Intent**: "I want to do this specific thing" **Effort**: Medium (requires explaining features) **Pages needed**: 12 | Primary Keyword | Est. Traffic | Page URL | |----------------|--------------|----------| | mirror github issues | 80/mo | `/features/github-issues-migration` | | sync github releases | 70/mo | `/features/github-releases-sync` | | mirror github wiki | 60/mo | `/features/wiki-migration` | | preserve github organization structure | 50/mo | `/features/organization-structure-preservation` | | mirror private github repos | 180/mo | `/features/private-repository-mirroring` | | github metadata migration | 45/mo | `/features/metadata-migration` | | scheduled github sync | 120/mo | `/features/scheduled-synchronization` | | batch github migration | 40/mo | `/features/batch-repository-processing` | | github pull request migration | 35/mo | `/features/pull-request-mirroring` | | git lfs mirror | 30/mo | `/features/git-lfs-support` | **Total Tier 2 Traffic Potential**: ~1,200 visits/month --- ### Tier 3: Comparison Keywords (HIGH CONVERSION) **Intent**: "Evaluating options" **Effort**: Medium-High (research required) **Pages needed**: 8 | Primary Keyword | Est. Traffic | Conversion Potential | Page URL | |----------------|--------------|---------------------|----------| | github backup tools comparison | 250/mo | Very High | `/vs/github-backup-solutions` | | gitea vs github | 800/mo | Medium | `/vs/github-vs-gitea` | | manual vs automated migration | 60/mo | High | `/vs/manual-vs-automated-migration` | | git clone vs mirror | 45/mo | Medium | `/vs/git-clone-vs-automated-sync` | | gitea alternatives | 150/mo | Medium | `/alternatives` | | self-hosted git servers | 400/mo | Low | `/vs/self-hosted-vs-cloud-git` | **Total Tier 3 Traffic Potential**: ~1,700 visits/month --- ## 🚀 IMPLEMENTATION ROADMAP: 4-Week Sprint ### Week 1: Foundation (5 pages) **Goal**: Get first pages indexed, establish content structure **Day 1-2: Setup** (4 hours) - [ ] Create Astro content collections (`src/content/config.ts`) - [ ] Build page templates (use-cases, features, solutions) - [ ] Setup SEO component with structured data - [ ] Create sitemap generator **Day 3-5: Core Content** (8 hours) - [ ] `/use-cases/backup-github-repositories` - 600 words - [ ] `/use-cases/migrate-github-to-gitea` - 600 words - [ ] `/solutions/github-disaster-recovery` - 500 words - [ ] `/features/automatic-github-mirroring` - 700 words - [ ] `/vs/manual-vs-automated-migration` - 800 words **Day 6-7: Technical Setup** (3 hours) - [ ] Submit sitemap to Google Search Console - [ ] Setup Google Analytics 4 - [ ] Add schema.org markup - [ ] Create robots.txt - [ ] Setup canonical URLs **Week 1 Target**: 5 pages live, indexed by Google --- ### Week 2: Scale Content (10 pages) **Goal**: Batch create similar pages using templates **Use Case Pages** (5 pages, 1 hour each): - [ ] `/use-cases/sync-github-to-self-hosted-gitea` - [ ] `/use-cases/preserve-github-history` - [ ] `/use-cases/github-backup-automation` - [ ] `/use-cases/starred-repos-collection` - [ ] `/use-cases/vendor-lock-in-prevention` **Feature Pages** (5 pages, 1.5 hours each): - [ ] `/features/private-repository-mirroring` - [ ] `/features/scheduled-synchronization` - [ ] `/features/github-issues-migration` - [ ] `/features/github-releases-sync` - [ ] `/features/metadata-migration` **Week 2 Target**: 15 total pages, monitor first impressions in GSC --- ### Week 3: Problem-Solution Focus (8 pages) **Goal**: Target high-intent problem queries **Solution Pages** (6 pages, 45 min each): - [ ] `/solutions/avoid-vendor-lock-in` - [ ] `/solutions/need-offline-git-access` - [ ] `/solutions/github-rate-limits` - [ ] `/solutions/github-pricing-too-expensive` - [ ] `/solutions/comply-with-data-regulations` - [ ] `/solutions/preserve-deleted-github-repos` **Guide Pages** (2 pages, 2 hours each): - [ ] `/guides/setup-gitea-mirror-docker` - [ ] `/guides/migrate-github-organization-to-gitea` **Week 3 Target**: 23 total pages, start seeing traffic --- ### Week 4: Comparison & Polish (7 pages + optimization) **Goal**: High-conversion comparison content + optimization **Comparison Pages** (4 pages, 2 hours each): - [ ] `/vs/github-backup-solutions` - [ ] `/vs/github-vs-gitea` - [ ] `/vs/self-hosted-vs-cloud-git` - [ ] `/alternatives` **Integration Pages** (3 pages, 1 hour each): - [ ] `/integrations/docker-compose` - [ ] `/integrations/kubernetes` - [ ] `/integrations/helm-charts` **Optimization** (8 hours): - [ ] Add internal linking between all pages - [ ] Optimize images (WebP, alt text) - [ ] Add FAQ sections to top 10 pages - [ ] Create content calendar for Month 2 **Week 4 Target**: 30 total pages, 50-100 visitors/week --- ## 📝 CONTENT TEMPLATES ### Template 1: Use Case Page (400-600 words, 30 min) ```markdown # [Use Case Title] - Gitea Mirror > **In this guide**: Learn how to [solve specific problem] using Gitea Mirror's automated [feature]. ## The Problem [2-3 sentences describing the pain point] **Common challenges:** - Challenge 1 - Challenge 2 - Challenge 3 ## How Gitea Mirror Solves This [3-4 sentences explaining the solution] **Key capabilities:** - ✅ Capability 1 - ✅ Capability 2 - ✅ Capability 3 ## Quick Start (5 Minutes) \`\`\`bash # Step 1: Pull the Docker image docker pull giteamirror/gitea-mirror:latest # Step 2: Run with environment variables docker run -d \\ -e GITHUB_TOKEN=your_token \\ -e GITEA_URL=https://gitea.example.com \\ giteamirror/gitea-mirror \`\`\` [2 sentences on what happens next] ## Real-World Example [Short scenario: "A DevOps team needed to..."] ## Related Features - [Link to feature 1] - [Link to feature 2] ## Get Started [CTA button/link to GitHub repo] --- **Keywords**: [primary], [secondary], [tertiary] **Last Updated**: [Date] ``` **Why this works:** - Answers search query immediately - Shows code (high engagement) - Internal links (SEO juice) - Clear CTA - **Total time: 30 minutes** --- ### Template 2: Feature Page (500-700 words, 45 min) ```markdown # [Feature Name] - Gitea Mirror > Automatically [feature benefit] from GitHub to Gitea with zero manual work. ## What Is [Feature Name]? [2-3 sentences explaining the feature] ## Why You Need This **Without Gitea Mirror:** - ❌ Manual problem 1 - ❌ Manual problem 2 - ❌ Manual problem 3 **With Gitea Mirror:** - ✅ Automated solution 1 - ✅ Automated solution 2 - ✅ Automated solution 3 ## How It Works 1. **Step 1**: [Action] 2. **Step 2**: [Action] 3. **Step 3**: [Result] ## Configuration \`\`\`yaml # Example configuration feature_enabled: true option1: value option2: value \`\`\` ## Use Cases ### Use Case 1 [Scenario where this feature helps] ### Use Case 2 [Another scenario] ## Best Practices - Tip 1 - Tip 2 - Tip 3 ## See It In Action [Screenshot or GIF] ## Get Started [CTA] --- **Related**: - [Use case page] - [Guide page] ``` --- ### Template 3: Solution Page (300-500 words, 20 min) ```markdown # [Problem Statement] - Solved > **The Problem**: [One sentence problem] > **The Solution**: Gitea Mirror's automated [approach] ## Why This Problem Matters [2 sentences on impact] **Consequences of not solving:** 1. Consequence 1 2. Consequence 2 3. Consequence 3 ## How Gitea Mirror Fixes This [Explain the solution in 3-4 sentences] ## Implementation \`\`\`bash # 2-3 line code snippet \`\`\` ## Success Story "[Quote or short anecdote]" ## Next Steps 1. [Link to getting started] 2. [Link to relevant feature] [CTA button] ``` **Total time: 20 minutes** --- ## 🎨 SEO OPTIMIZATION CHECKLIST ### On-Page SEO (Per Page) ``` ✅ Title tag: [Keyword] - Gitea Mirror (50-60 chars) ✅ Meta description with CTA (150-160 chars) ✅ H1 includes primary keyword ✅ URL slug = primary keyword ✅ First paragraph mentions keyword ✅ H2s include semantic variations ✅ Image alt text descriptive ✅ Internal links (3-5 per page) ✅ External links (1-2 authoritative sources) ✅ Schema.org markup (SoftwareApplication) ✅ Canonical URL set ✅ Mobile responsive ✅ Page speed < 3s ``` ### Content Quality Checks ``` ✅ Answers search intent completely ✅ 400-1500 word count (based on competition) ✅ Code examples where relevant ✅ Screenshots/visuals ✅ Updated date visible ✅ Clear CTA ✅ Related content links ✅ No keyword stuffing (1-2% density) ``` --- ## 📈 TRACKING & METRICS ### Week 1-2 KPIs - [ ] All pages indexed in Google (check GSC) - [ ] 0 technical SEO errors (screaming frog) - [ ] < 3s page load time - [ ] Mobile usability 100/100 ### Week 3-4 KPIs - [ ] 10+ impressions/day in GSC - [ ] 3+ clicks/day from organic - [ ] 1+ page ranking in top 50 ### Month 2 Goals - [ ] 100+ impressions/day - [ ] 20+ clicks/day - [ ] 10+ keywords in top 50 - [ ] 5+ keywords in top 20 ### Month 3 Goals - [ ] 500+ impressions/day - [ ] 50+ clicks/day - [ ] 20+ keywords in top 20 - [ ] 10+ keywords in top 10 --- ## 🔗 INTERNAL LINKING STRATEGY **Hub & Spoke Model** ### Hub Pages (Link FROM these everywhere) 1. Homepage 2. `/use-cases/migrate-github-to-gitea` (main use case) 3. `/features/automatic-github-mirroring` (main feature) ### Spoke Pages (Link TO hubs + related spokes) - Use case pages link to: Related features, guides, solutions - Feature pages link to: Use cases, guides - Solution pages link to: Use cases, features - Guide pages link to: Features, use cases **Example**: ``` /use-cases/backup-github-repositories → Links to: - /features/scheduled-synchronization - /features/automatic-github-mirroring - /guides/setup-gitea-mirror-docker - /solutions/github-disaster-recovery ``` --- ## 💡 CONTENT HACKS: Work Smarter ### 1. Batch Similar Pages (2x faster) Write all "use case" pages in one session using the template. Copy structure, change specifics. ### 2. Reuse Existing Content - Main repo README → Use case pages - Docker docs → Guide pages - GitHub issues → Problem pages ### 3. AI-Assisted Expansion - Write 200-word outline manually - Expand with AI to 600 words - Edit for accuracy (10 min) - **Time saved: 50%** ### 4. Screenshot Once, Use Everywhere Create a `/public/screenshots/` library: - Dashboard view - Configuration screen - Migration in progress - Results page Reuse across all pages. ### 5. Schema Markup Template Create one JSON-LD template, reuse with variable substitution: ```json { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "SoftwareApplication", "name": "Gitea Mirror", "description": "[PAGE_DESCRIPTION]", "url": "[PAGE_URL]" } ``` --- ## 🎯 MONTH 2-3 EXPANSION PLAN ### Month 2: Depth Over Breadth **Goal**: Make existing pages rank higher **Activities**: - [ ] Add 200 words to each existing page - [ ] Add FAQ sections (5 Q&As per page) - [ ] Create 10 more guide pages (tutorials) - [ ] Add video embeds (YouTube shorts) - [ ] Guest post on Dev.to (backlinks) **New Pages** (10): - 5 more use case pages - 5 advanced guides ### Month 3: Authority Building **Goal**: Establish Gitea Mirror as THE GitHub migration resource **Activities**: - [ ] Ultimate Guide: "Complete GitHub to Gitea Migration Guide" (3,000 words) - [ ] Comparison matrix: All GitHub backup tools - [ ] Interactive tool: "Migration time calculator" - [ ] Video tutorials (5-10 minutes each) - [ ] Community: Add testimonials/case studies **New Pages** (15): - 5 integration pages - 5 technical spec pages - 5 advanced solution pages --- ## 🏆 SUCCESS METRICS (6 Months) ### Conservative Target - **Pages**: 50 indexed - **Traffic**: 5,000 visits/month - **Keywords**: 30 in top 20 - **Backlinks**: 15-20 - **GitHub Stars**: +50 from organic ### Optimistic Target - **Pages**: 80 indexed - **Traffic**: 12,000 visits/month - **Keywords**: 50 in top 20, 20 in top 10 - **Backlinks**: 40-50 - **GitHub Stars**: +200 from organic --- ## 🔧 TECHNICAL SETUP (Do Once) ### Astro Content Collections ```typescript // src/content/config.ts import { defineCollection, z } from 'astro:content'; const useCases = defineCollection({ type: 'content', schema: z.object({ title: z.string(), description: z.string(), keywords: z.array(z.string()), problem: z.string(), solution: z.string(), difficulty: z.enum(['beginner', 'intermediate', 'advanced']), timeToRead: z.number(), relatedPages: z.array(z.string()).optional(), }), }); export const collections = { 'use-cases': useCases, 'features': defineCollection({ /* ... */ }), 'guides': defineCollection({ /* ... */ }), 'solutions': defineCollection({ /* ... */ }), 'vs': defineCollection({ /* ... */ }), }; ``` ### Dynamic Route Template ```astro --- // src/pages/use-cases/[...slug].astro import { getCollection } from 'astro:content'; export async function getStaticPaths() { const useCases = await getCollection('use-cases'); return useCases.map(entry => ({ params: { slug: entry.slug }, props: { entry }, })); } const { entry } = Astro.props; const { Content } = await entry.render(); ---

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