Ai Content Gap Agent

An advanced SEO tool that identifies content gaps in search results using AI-powered analysis. This Apify Actor analyzes Google Search results, Reddit discussions, and competitor content to find opportunities for creating superior content that ranks better.

What it does

The AI Content Gap Agent performs comprehensive SEO research by:

1. Google Search Analysis: Finds top 10 competitors and "People Also Ask" questions for your target keyword
2. Reddit Research: Discovers real user discussions and pain points on Reddit
3. Content Scraping: Extracts headers (H1, H2, H3) from competitor websites to understand their content structure
4. AI-Powered Gap Analysis: Uses Groq AI to identify:
   • Missing topics that users care about but competitors haven't addressed
   • Unique angles to differentiate your content
   • Structured content outlines for high-ranking articles

Input

The Actor requires a single input parameter:

{
  "keyword": "best crm software"
}

• keyword (required): The target keyword or phrase to analyze for content gaps

Output

The Actor outputs a structured JSON object containing the complete analysis:

[
  {
    "keyword": "best crm software",
    "missingTopics": [
      "In‑depth cost comparison (free vs paid tiers, hidden fees, ROI calculations)",
      "Step‑by‑step implementation guide for small businesses",
      "Industry‑specific CRM recommendations (e.g., retail, consulting, SaaS, nonprofit)",
      "AI‑powered features and how they improve sales & support workflows",
      "Data privacy, security, and compliance considerations (GDPR, CCPA)",
      "Integration depth with popular tools (email, accounting, e‑commerce, marketing automation)",
      "User adoption strategies and training resources",
      "Scalability roadmap: moving from a starter plan to enterprise",
      "Real‑world case studies with measurable results",
      "Mobile app performance and offline capabilities"
    ],
    "angleSuggestions": [
      "Create a \"Small Business Playbook\" that walks readers from problem definition to CRM selection, implementation, and growth, using real‑world case studies.",
      "Focus on AI‑enabled CRMs and compare how each platform leverages AI for lead scoring, email drafting, and predictive analytics.",
      "Provide a transparent cost‑benefit matrix that includes hidden fees, upgrade paths, and expected ROI over 12‑24 months.",
      "Include a decision‑tree tool (interactive or printable) that helps readers match their industry, team size, and budget to the best CRM.",
      "Address data security and compliance head‑on, offering a checklist for small businesses to evaluate privacy safeguards."
    ],
    "contentOutline": "# Best CRM Software for Small Businesses – 2025 Playbook\n\n## 1. Introduction\n- Why choosing the right CRM matters for growth\n- Quick stats on CRM adoption in SMBs\n\n## 2. How to Pick the Right CRM – Decision Framework\n- Decision‑tree graphic (industry, team size, budget, AI needs)\n- Key evaluation criteria checklist\n\n## 3. Cost Comparison Matrix\n| CRM | Free Tier | Paid Tier (Starter) | Enterprise Tier | Hidden Fees | Approx. ROI (12 mo) |\n|-----|-----------|---------------------|----------------|------------|--------------------|\n| HubSpot | ✅ | $45/mo | Custom | Add‑ons | 3.2× |\n| Zoho CRM | ✅ | $14/mo | $35/mo | API limits | 2.8× |\n| Salesforce Essentials | – | $25/mo | $150/mo | Add‑on apps | 4.1× |\n| Pipedrive | – | $15/mo | $99/mo | Email credits | 3.5× |\n| Freshsales | ✅ | $12/mo | $79/mo | Support tiers | 2.9× |\n- How to calculate ROI for your business\n\n## 4. AI‑Powered Features Compared\n| Feature | HubSpot | Zoho | Salesforce | Pipedrive | Freshsales |\n|---------|---------|------|------------|-----------|-----------|\n| Lead Scoring AI | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ | ✅ |\n| Email Drafting | ✅ | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |\n| Predictive Forecasting | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |\n- Real‑world impact examples\n\n## 5. Industry‑Specific Recommendations\n- **Retail & E‑commerce** – Zoho CRM + inventory integration\n- **Consulting & Services** – HubSpot CRM + project pipelines\n- **SaaS Start‑ups** – Salesforce Essentials + AppExchange\n- **Non‑profits** – Freshsales Free + donor tracking\n- Quick‑look tables with pros/cons\n\n## 6. Implementation Roadmap (Step‑by‑Step)\n1. Define sales stages & data fields\n2. Import & clean existing contacts\n3. Set up automation (tasks, email triggers)\n4. Train the team (videos, cheat‑sheet, 30‑day check‑in)\n5. Measure early KPIs (pipeline velocity, win rate)\n- Printable checklist\n\n## 7. Integration Deep‑Dive\n- Email & calendar (Gmail, Outlook)\n- Accounting (QuickBooks, Xero)\n- Marketing automation (Mailchimp, ActiveCampaign)\n- E‑commerce platforms (Shopify, WooCommerce)\n- API & Zapier capabilities\n\n## 8. Data Privacy & Security Checklist\n- GDPR & CCPA compliance\n- Encryption at rest & in transit\n- Role‑based access controls\n- Backup & export options\n- SOC 2 / ISO certifications\n\n## 9. User Adoption & Training Strategies\n- Gamified onboarding\n- Internal CRM champion program\n- Ongoing learning resources (webinars, community forums)\n- Measuring adoption (login frequency, task completion)\n\n## 10. Scalability & Growth Path\n- When to upgrade tiers\n- Adding modules (service, marketing, analytics)\n- Migration considerations to enterprise versions\n\n## 11. Real‑World Case Studies\n- **Retail Store** – Zoho CRM increased repeat purchases by 27% in 6 months\n- **Consulting Firm** – HubSpot CRM cut admin time by 40%\n- **SaaS Startup** – Salesforce Essentials boosted lead conversion by 15%\n- Include screenshots & KPI tables\n\n## 12. Frequently Asked Questions (PAA)\n- What is the best free CRM in 2025?\n- How does AI improve CRM performance?\n- Can I integrate my CRM with Shopify?\n- Is my data safe with cloud‑based CRMs?\n- How many users can the free tier support?\n\n## 13. Conclusion & Call‑to‑Action\n- Summarize the playbook benefits\n- Offer a downloadable comparison sheet\n- Invite readers to a free 30‑minute CRM audit consultation\n\n---\n*All data points are based on vendor pricing (as of Dec 2025) and independent user surveys.*",
    "topUrls": [
      "https://www.reddit.com/r/CRM/comments/1o0r9ot/whats_the_best_crm_youre_using_right_now_and_why/",
      "https://zapier.com/blog/best-crm-app/",
      "https://www.hubspot.com/products/crm",
      "https://www.forbes.com/advisor/business/software/best-crm-software/",
      "https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GCMdLB82FXg",
      "https://www.gartner.com/reviews/market/crm-customer-engagement-center",
      "https://www.salesforce.com/"
    ],
    "redditTitles": [
      "What's the best CRM you're using right now and why?",
      "Best and inexpensive CRM for small business",
      "Best CRM Software for Small Businesses Currently?",
      "Best CRM for Customer Service? : r/CRMSoftware",
      "Best free CRM in 2024?",
      "What is the best current CRM for a small company?",
      "What is the best CRM system",
      "Best CRM tool for a small consulting company with only ...",
      "Looking for recommendations for AI enabled small ...",
      "Need CRM Recommendations for Retail Store / sales ..."
    ],
    "paaQuestions": [
      {
        "answer": null,
        "question": "What is the most popular CRM software?",
        "title": null,
        "url": null,
        "date": null
      },
      {
        "answer": null,
        "question": "Which is the no. 1 CRM?",
        "title": null,
        "url": null,
        "date": null
      },
      {
        "answer": null,
        "question": "Does Google have a free CRM?",
        "title": null,
        "url": null,
        "date": null
      },
      {
        "answer": null,
        "question": "What is the simplest CRM?",
        "title": null,
        "url": null,
        "date": null
      }
    ]
  }
]

Pricing

This Actor uses a pay-per-event pricing model. The cost depends on the number of results generated.

Event Type	Description	Cost
Actor Start	Charge for starting the actor	$0.006
Dataset Item	Charge per result item in the dataset	$0.0102

Since the Actor outputs a single result item per run, the total cost per analysis is $0.006 + $0.0102 = $0.0162.