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A prioritization framework called THRICE extends the familiar ICE scoring model by adding Time, Headcount, and Reach alongside Impact, Confidence, and Effort. The additions address common SEO failures where teams burn political capital on initiatives that take too long, cost too much, or reach too few people. Each dimension is scored on a 1-10 scale, and the totals make trade-offs visible. A homepage title tag change might score 60/60 while a full site translation scores 26/60, making the case for sequencing without subjective debate. The framework also builds trust with engineering teams by openly accounting for their workload before making requests.
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