Sidebar Generator
- 772 installs
- 787 repo stars
- Updated June 9, 2026
- kostja94/marketing-skills
sidebar-generator is a marketing skill that generates, optimizes, and audits navigation sidebars for blogs, documentation sites, and content-heavy pages for developers who need crawlable internal-link structure.
About
sidebar-generator is a Skillselion marketing skill from kostja94/marketing-skills that helps developers design, generate, and audit sidebars on blogs, documentation sites, and other content-heavy pages. The skill evaluates navigation hierarchy, link labels, grouping, and internal-link coverage so readers and search engines can reach key pages without dead ends or duplicate paths. Developers reach for sidebar-generator when launching or refactoring a docs site, blog, or knowledge base and need a structured sidebar plan instead of ad-hoc link lists. It fits content and SaaS products where documentation navigation is part of the growth surface, not just UI chrome.
- Guides sidebar design for blogs, docs, and content sites with placement, content, and conversion rules
- Checks project-context.md for content structure and conversion goals on first use
- Identifies content type, primary goal (navigation/CTA/related), and mobile behavior before recommending layout
- Cites real data: posts without sidebars show 3.1x higher conversion; sticky bottom-right CTAs reach 5.62% CTR vs 0.58%
- Distinguishes left-sidebar navigation (80% user focus) from right-sidebar secondary content
Sidebar Generator by the numbers
- 772 all-time installs (skills.sh)
- +6 installs in the week ending Jul 25, 2026 (Skillselion tracking)
- Ranked #310 of 1,881 Documentation skills by installs in the Skillselion catalog
- Security screen: LOW risk (skills.sh audit)
- Data as of Jul 31, 2026 (Skillselion catalog sync)
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| Installs | 772 |
|---|---|
| repo stars | ★ 787 |
| Security audit | 3 / 3 scanners passed |
| Last updated | June 9, 2026 |
| Repository | kostja94/marketing-skills ↗ |
How do you optimize blog sidebar navigation for SEO?
Generate, optimize, or audit sidebars for blogs, documentation sites, and content-heavy pages.
Who is it for?
Developers shipping or refactoring documentation sites, blogs, or content hubs who need SEO-aware sidebar structure.
Skip if: Developers building application shell navigation, React component libraries, or runtime routing logic unrelated to content SEO.
When should I use this skill?
User asks to generate, optimize, or audit a sidebar for a blog, docs site, or content-heavy page.
What you get
Sidebar wireframe, link hierarchy map, internal-link audit notes, and recommended anchor labels
Files
SEO: Local
Guides local SEO: Google Business Profile, NAP consistency, and citation building. Businesses with accurate NAP across 40+ authoritative sites see ~19% higher visibility in Google Maps. Use this skill when optimizing for local search, setting up GBP, or auditing citations.
When invoking: On first use, if helpful, open with 1–2 sentences on what this skill covers and why it matters, then provide the main output. On subsequent use or when the user asks to skip, go directly to the main output.
Initial Assessment
Check for project context first: If .claude/project-context.md or .cursor/project-context.md exists, read Sections 4 (Audience), 5 (Website).
Identify: 1. Business type: Storefront vs service-area 2. Location: Single or multiple 3. Current listings: Existing GBP, directories
NAP Consistency
NAP = Name, Address, Phone. Critical for local rankings.
| Rule | Guideline |
|---|---|
| Exact match | "Street" vs "St." or "LLC" inconsistency = Google may treat as different entities |
| Fix first | Audit and fix inconsistencies before adding new citations |
| Tools | BrightLocal, Whitespark, Moz Local for audit |
Google Business Profile
| Element | Guideline |
|---|---|
| Address | Physical address; no P.O. boxes |
| Description | 750 chars; primary keywords in first 100 |
| Hours | Accurate; seasonal availability |
| Category | Primary category matches business type |
| Service-area | Hide address if no storefront; define service areas |
Citation Building
Targeted precision over submitting to every directory.
Priority order: 1. Google Business Profile 2. Apple Maps 3. Yelp, Bing Places, Facebook 4. Better Business Bureau, Foursquare, Nextdoor 5. Niche directories (Healthgrades, Angi, etc.)
Citation Audit
- Incorrect or outdated data
- Duplicate entries
- Missing listings on key directories
Fix before adding; compounding errors harm rankings.
Output Format
- NAP (exact format for consistency)
- GBP optimization checklist
- Citation priority list
- Audit findings (if applicable)
Related Skills
- geo: GEO for AI search; local + AI overlap
- localization-strategy: Multilingual; local + i18n
- directory-submission: Directory listings; different from local citations
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Choose sidebar-generator for content-site navigation SEO; use frontend layout skills when building React sidebar components.
FAQ
What does sidebar-generator optimize?
sidebar-generator optimizes navigation sidebars on blogs, documentation sites, and content-heavy pages. The skill focuses on link hierarchy, grouping, anchor labels, and internal-link coverage so readers and crawlers can reach important pages efficiently.
When should developers use sidebar-generator?
Developers should use sidebar-generator when launching or refactoring a docs site or blog and sidebar structure affects discoverability. The skill fits content and SaaS documentation where navigation is part of the SEO and reader experience.
Is Sidebar Generator safe to install?
skills.sh reports 3 of 3 security scanners passed. Review the Security Audits panel on this page before installing in production.