Teardown: "how to trim dog nails" US · phone · checked Thu 5 Nov
Opened from the day-90 check. Compares our post with the top 5 on everything that might explain the gap. Word count is shown for context; it doesn't predict ranking.
AI Overview: shown, we're not citedVideo carousel: yesPeople also ask: 4 questions
| # | Page | Format | Words | Step photos | Video | Sub-questions | Author | Linking sites | Load (LCP) | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | American Kennel Clubakc.org | Steps + video | 1,850 | 8 | Yes | 9 / 10 | Vet reviewed | 310 | 2.1s | Jul 2026 |
| 2 | National pet retailerguide | Steps + photos | 1,400 | 6 | Yes | 8 / 10 | Groomer | 64 | 2.6s | Mar 2026 |
| 3 | Vet hospital chainblog | Steps + chart | 2,100 | 7 | No | 10 / 10 | DVM | 26 | 1.8s | Sep 2026 |
| 4 | Pet health publisher | Guide | 2,400 | 4 | Yes | 8 / 10 | DVM | 41 | 3.4s | 2025 |
| 5 | Regional clinic | Steps | 1,050 | 6 | No | 6 / 10 | DVM | 9 | 1.7s | Oct 2026 |
| 11 | Our post | Steps, text only | 1,650 | 1 stock | No | 5 / 10 | DVM | 1 | 1.6s | Aug 2026 |
Words they use, we don't
quickstyptic powderblack nailsgrinderhow oftendewclawclipperspawtreats
Used by 3 or more of the top 5. Shown as topics to cover, not words to repeat.
How #1 and #3 are built
- Answer in 2 sentences
- What you need (with photos)
- Steps 1–6, a photo each
- Black or dark nails
- If you cut the quick
- How often, by breed
- Grinder vs clippers
Page design on a phone
Top 3 show the first step above the fold. Ours shows a hero image and an intro first. Clinic sites in the top 10 have a sticky "Book" button; ours has it in the footer.
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Gaps 1 to 3 are already in the video and steps proposal. Linking sites go to your tasks. The sticky button is a site-wide change for the website builder team.