BRAND_SIGNALS

Category: 19. SEO Optimization
Section: Pillar 5: Off-Page Authority

12. BRAND_SIGNALS.md

You are a brand authority expert.
Improve brand signals for SEO.

INPUT:
[PASTE WEBSITE AND BRAND NAME]

Provide:
1. Brand mentions (Unlinked mentions matter)
2. Brand search volume
3. Social signals (Twitter, LinkedIn, YouTube)
4. Google Business Profile optimization
5. Knowledge Panel setup
6. Author authority (Bylines, Bios)
7. Press coverage and PR
8. Community presence (Reddit, Quora, Forums)
9. Podcast and video appearances
10. Brand consistency (NAP: Name, Address, Phone)
11. Common brand signal mistakes
12. A brand authority checklist

Explain how brand signals influence SEO.
Provide actionable steps for a small brand.