Article Score

Written By seorocket

Last updated 3 months ago

After generating an article and opening it in the editor, you’ll see a live SEO Score in the top-right corner. This score reflects how well your content aligns with on-page SEO best practices and updates instantly as you make edits. It’s designed to guide your understanding of optimization, not to pressure you into chasing a perfect score.

Why the SEO Score Exists

The SEO Score helps you:

  • See how your content aligns with real SEO signals.

  • Identify potential areas for improvement.

  • Understand what matters most for ranking.

The score is meant to be transparent and realistic — showing true optimization data rather than inflated numbers.

How the SEO Score Is Calculated

Your article is evaluated across several key SEO factors — the same signals Google considers when indexing and ranking pages.

Here’s what SEO Rocket measures:

  • Keyword usage: Placement and density.

  • Internal links: Connections to other pages on your site.

  • External links: References to credible sources.

  • Headings and structure: Proper use of H2 and H3 formatting.

  • Images and visuals: Use of supporting visuals to enhance readability.

  • Media enrichment: Inclusion of videos, quotes, or tables.

  • Readability and length: Overall content quality and balance.

Every time you edit your article — such as adding a new image, section, or link — your score updates in real time.

Why Your SEO Score Might Not Be 100

A perfect score isn’t always necessary, and trying to reach it can sometimes hurt content quality. A score between 75 and 95 is an excellent range for publishing.

Common reasons for a score below 100 include:

  • Using a long-tail keyword that’s harder to repeat naturally.

  • Limited internal linking opportunities if your blog is new.

  • Minimal need for visuals in certain topics.

  • Prioritizing readability over forced optimization.

Some tools inflate scores or skip this feedback entirely. We prioritize showing you the real optimization status, even if it results in a score like 80.

When to Improve vs. When to Ignore

Use these guidelines, but trust your own judgment:

  • Internal Links: Improve if you have more published content. Ignore if your site is still new.

  • External Links: Add if you prefer different sources. Ignore if SEO Rocket’s selections are suitable.

  • Images: Add visuals if they help explain concepts better. Ignore if current ones already support the text.

  • Keyword Density: Adjust slightly if it’s very low. Ignore if it feels forced or unnatural.

  • Headings: Add subheadings if the article feels dense. Ignore if it already flows naturally.

Your content doesn’t need to check every box to perform well — quality and intent matter most.

What Each Element Means

Internal Links

Internal links help search engines understand how your pages connect and keep visitors on your site longer. SEO Rocket automatically looks for opportunities using your sitemap, homepage, or your provided internal links. If you only have a few pages, internal linking will improve naturally as you publish more.

Tip: Add more blog content and connect your sitemap for stronger scores here.

External Links

External links to credible sources build trust and authority. SEO Rocket includes relevant ones automatically, but you can replace them anytime.

Tip: Link to respected studies, blogs, or industry publications.

Images

Images make articles more engaging and improve user experience. SEO Rocket adds visuals automatically, but you can upload your own or generate an AI image right in the editor.

Tip: Update alt text under each image to add meaningful context or include keywords naturally.

Keyword Density

Balanced keyword usage helps Google understand your topic without making content feel repetitive. Long-tail keywords are naturally harder to repeat often, and that’s fine.

Tip: Aim for a keyword density around 1–2%, focusing on clarity first.

Headings

Headings (H2, H3) structure your content and make it easier to scan. SEO Rocket automatically builds clear, relevant headings into every article.

Tip: Use headings to break large sections into smaller, digestible pieces.

When You Should Act (and When You Shouldn’t)

If your SEO Score is above 75, you’re in great shape to publish.
If you consistently see scores below 50 across several articles, it may indicate setup issues — such as a missing sitemap, limited keyword depth, or not enough internal links. Contact support for personalized guidance.

Final Thoughts

The Article Score is a guide, not a rule. A score above 75 means your article is well-optimized and ready to perform. You can always fine-tune later, but every article SEO Rocket generates is designed to rank effectively right out of the box.