domain-authority-auditor

Audit domain authority across 40 CITE criteria with weighted scoring.

2|1|Updated Feb 13, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/simplefarmer69/ape-claw --skill domain-authority-auditor
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Skill: domain-authority-auditor
Source: https://github.com/simplefarmer69/ape-claw/tree/main/data/forge-skills/clawhub-domain-authority-auditor
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/simplefarmer69/ape-claw --skill domain-authority-auditor

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill addresses the challenge of objectively assessing a website's trustworthiness and authority, which is crucial for SEO, brand reputation, and strategic decision-making. It provides a structured, data-driven evaluation of a domain's credibility.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Comprehensive Audit: Evaluates domains across 40 criteria organized into Citation, Identity, Trust, and Eminence dimensions.
  • Weighted Scoring: Applies domain-type-specific weights for a nuanced CITE Score.
  • Veto Detection: Identifies critical manipulation signals that can invalidate a domain's authority.
  • Actionable Insights: Generates a prioritized action plan for improvement.
  • Use Case: A marketing team needs to understand if a new domain acquisition is trustworthy before investing heavily in SEO. This Skill provides a detailed report and a clear roadmap for improvement.

Quick Start

Audit domain authority for example.com as an e-commerce site.

Frequently Asked Questions about domain-authority-auditor

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

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What is a domain authority audit and how does the CITE framework work?

A domain authority audit evaluates a website's credibility using the CITE framework, which scores domains across Citation, Identity, Trust, and Eminence dimensions to provide a data-driven assessment of trustworthiness for SEO performance.

How do I audit domain authority for a specific site type like e-commerce?

You can audit domain authority by specifying the domain and its site type, allowing the audit to apply domain-type-specific weighted scoring across 40 criteria to generate a nuanced CITE Score and prioritized action plan.

How can I identify manipulation red flags affecting my domain rating?

You can identify manipulation red flags through the audit's veto detection mechanism, which scans for critical manipulation signals that can invalidate a domain's authority and negatively impact its overall domain rating.

Does this domain authority audit work for assessing new domain acquisitions?

Yes, this domain authority audit works for assessing new domain acquisitions by providing a structured, 40-item evaluation that helps marketing teams understand if a domain is trustworthy before investing heavily in SEO.

What's the best way to improve site credibility after a domain audit?

The best way to improve site credibility is to follow the audit's prioritized action plan, which translates the weighted CITE framework scores and identified red flags into a clear roadmap for enhancing domain trustworthiness.

Are there limitations to using a 40-item domain authority audit for SEO?

A limitation of this 40-item domain authority audit is that it relies on the CITE framework's weighted scoring by domain type, meaning accuracy depends on correctly classifying the domain type to ensure the credibility assessment is valid.