# SISTRIX Collection Improvements (2026-02-16)

**Last Updated:** 2026-02-16

## Summary

Collection limits and pipeline scope were increased to support more data-driven content creation. We can afford to use more SISTRIX credits per workflow to pull and analyze more competitors, pages, keywords, and questions.

## Config Changes (`v2/config/sistrix-collection-limits.php`)

| Setting | Before | After | Impact |
|---------|--------|-------|--------|
| `related_keywords_limit` | 15 | 25 | +10 semantic keyword variations per post |
| `competitor_keywords_count` | 5 | 8 | +3 keywords for competitor/SERP analysis |
| `competitor_analysis_top_count` | 10 | 15 | +5 competitor URLs analyzed per post |
| `keyword_questions_limit` | 15 | 25 | +10 PAA questions per primary keyword |
| `secondary_paa_keywords_limit` | 2 | 4 | +2 secondary keywords for PAA collection |

## Pipeline Changes (`run-new-post-pipeline.php`)

1. **Competition Levels** – Added step after SERP Features. Collects `keyword.seo.competition` for quick-win identification and prioritization.
2. **Search Intent** – Added step after Competition Levels. Collects `keyword.seo.searchintent` for content type and intent alignment.
3. **Competitor Analysis** – Now uses `competitor_analysis_top_count` from config (15) instead of hardcoded 10.

## Credit Impact (per new post, approximate)

| Step | Before | After |
|------|--------|-------|
| Related keywords | 15 cr | 25 cr |
| PAA (primary + secondary) | ~15 + 2×15 = 45 cr | ~25 + 4×25 = 125 cr |
| Competitor analysis | 5 kw × 1 = 5 cr, 10 URLs | 8 kw × 1 = 8 cr, 15 URLs |
| Competition levels | (gap-fill only) | ~8 kw × 1 = 8 cr |
| Search intent | (gap-fill only) | ~8 kw × 1 = 8 cr |

**Total per new post:** ~80–100 cr → ~180–220 cr (still well under 10,000/week for typical 1–2 new posts per week).

## Benefits

- **More PAA coverage** – 25 primary + 4 secondary keywords → better FAQ targeting
- **Deeper competitor analysis** – 15 URLs vs 10 → better content gap and format insights
- **More related keywords** – 25 vs 15 → broader semantic coverage for content
- **Competition + intent from day one** – No gap-fill needed; prioritization and intent data available before outline

## Rollback

To revert to previous limits, edit `v2/config/sistrix-collection-limits.php` and set values back to 15, 5, 10, 15, 2. Remove Competition Levels and Search Intent steps from `run-new-post-pipeline.php` if desired.