Data & Analytics

Traffic Drop Diagnoser

/traffic-drop

Diagnose the cause of organic traffic drops. Analyzes ranking changes, algorithm updates, technical issues, and seasonal patterns to pinpoint what went wrong.

Get this skill

Install all free SEO skills with one command:

curl -fsSL https://raw.githubusercontent.com/ccforseo/seo-skills/main/install.sh | bash

Or install this skill manually:

$ git clone https://github.com/ccforseo/seo-skills.git
$ cp -r seo-skills/traffic-drop-diagnoser ~/.claude/skills/traffic-drop-diagnoser

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What it does

The Traffic Drop Diagnoser skill investigates sudden or gradual declines in organic traffic by analyzing multiple data sources. It checks GSC ranking changes, Google algorithm update timelines, technical crawl issues, manual actions, and seasonal traffic patterns. The output is a prioritized list of probable causes with specific evidence and recommended recovery actions for each.

Key features

Correlates traffic drops with Google algorithm update dates
Identifies specific queries and pages losing rankings
Checks for technical issues (crawl errors, indexation drops)
Analyzes seasonal patterns to separate trends from problems
Provides recovery recommendations per identified cause

How to use Traffic Drop Diagnoser

Run the command
Type /traffic-drop with your domain and the approximate date when traffic started declining. The skill investigates across multiple data sources.
Review the diagnosis
The output lists probable causes ranked by likelihood, with supporting evidence for each. Each cause includes the affected pages and queries.
Execute recovery
Follow the recommended recovery actions in priority order. The skill provides specific steps for each cause, whether technical fixes, content improvements, or disavow actions.

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When to use it

Investigating sudden traffic drops after algorithm updates

Explaining traffic changes to clients with evidence

Separating seasonal trends from genuine ranking losses

Building a recovery plan after a site migration gone wrong

Frequently asked questions

How quickly can I diagnose a traffic drop?

The skill runs its analysis in a few minutes. However, GSC data has a 2-3 day delay, so wait at least 3 days after a drop before running the diagnosis. This ensures enough data is available for accurate analysis.

Does the diagnoser check for Google algorithm updates?

Yes. It cross-references your traffic drop date against confirmed and suspected Google algorithm update dates. If a drop aligns with an update, the skill identifies which type of update (core, spam, helpful content, etc.) and its implications.

Can the Traffic Drop Diagnoser detect manual actions?

The skill checks for common manual action indicators visible in your data patterns. For confirmed manual action status, check the Manual Actions section in Google Search Console directly.

What if the traffic drop has multiple causes?

Multiple causes are common. The skill ranks all identified factors by likelihood and impact. It is possible for a technical issue to compound with an algorithm update, and the skill presents each cause separately with independent recovery actions.

Data & Analytics

GSC Analyzer

/gsc-analyze

Pull and analyze Google Search Console data from your terminal. Surface ranking opportunities, track impressions, and identify queries losing position.

Technical SEO

Site Audit

/seo-audit

Run a full technical SEO audit from your terminal. Checks crawlability, indexation issues, meta tags, page speed signals, and site structure in one pass.

Content SEO