Digital Marketing ← Back to Glossary

Competitive Analysis

Competitive analysis is the systematic evaluation of competitors' strengths, weaknesses, strategies, and market positioning. In digital marketing, this includes analyzing competitors' websites, content, keywords, backlinks, paid advertising, and social media presence to identify opportunities and threats for your own strategy.

How This Applies to Home Care Marketing

Competitive analysis reveals what’s working in your local market and where gaps exist. Examine competitors’ websites for service offerings you might be missing, content topics they’re ranking for, and keywords they’re bidding on in Google Ads. Tools like Ahrefs or SEMrush show their organic rankings and backlink sources.

For home care, competitive analysis should include both direct competitors (other agencies) and indirect competitors (assisted living facilities, hospital programs). Understanding how families compare options helps you differentiate your positioning and address comparison queries directly.

Key Takeaway

Conduct competitive analysis quarterly. Identify content gaps where competitors rank but you don’t, analyze their Google Business Profiles for review volume and ratings, and note any service offerings or positioning that differentiates them. Use insights to inform your content calendar and strategic positioning.

Free Strategy Call

Need Help With Your SEO Strategy?

Let's discuss how we can help your home care agency grow through organic search.