TL;DR

When a page sits just outside search page one, publish a focused guide for that query and link it to the page already ranking. It is a small, specific move that is easy to repeat.

what can i do when a page sits just outside search page one?

Publish a focused guide for the query, then link that guide to the page already ranking.

The idea is to give a near-ranking page specific support with a move that is easy to repeat.

why link the focused guide to the page that’s already ranking?

The link connects the guide for the query with the page already ranking for it. That keeps the effort focused on supporting the page that is close to page one.

how do i make this move easy to repeat?

Keep the support small and specific: choose a query, publish a focused guide, and link it to the page already ranking. That is the whole field note.

FAQ
What should I do when a page is just outside search page one?

Publish a focused guide for that query. Link the guide to the page that is already ranking.

Should I link a supporting guide to the page already ranking?

Yes. The post recommends linking the focused guide to the page that is already ranking for the query.

What kind of guide should support a page near page one?

A focused guide for the query. The approach is small, specific, and easy to repeat.