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Keyword Research

Keyword research that finds buyer intent .

Search volume, difficulty, SERP features, and buyer intent — analyzed and ranked. We build a prioritized target list mapped to your pages and content strategy.

Buyer Intent SERP Features Volume + KD Content Mapping
What's included

What good keyword research looks like.

Not 10,000 keywords in a spreadsheet. The 50-200 that will actually drive buyers to your business.

01

Seed Expansion

We take your seed keywords and expand them across competitor keywords, autosuggest, forums, Reddit, YouTube, and Google's People Also Ask.

02

Volume + Difficulty

Real monthly search volume + keyword difficulty scores from DataForSEO. Not estimated — actual click data.

03

Buyer Intent Tagging

Every keyword tagged: informational, navigational, commercial, transactional. We prioritize keywords that convert.

04

SERP Features

Which keywords trigger featured snippets, People Also Ask, local pack, image pack, video, AI Overviews — because the SERP shape affects CTR.

05

Competitor Keywords

Keywords your top 3 competitors rank for that you don't. Easiest wins — they've already validated the keywords convert.

06

Content Mapping

Final list mapped to existing pages (optimize) or new pages (create). You get a prioritized content plan, not just a keyword dump.

The method

How we research

Three steps. 2-week delivery.

01 · Seed

Industry + competitor seeding

We take your seed terms + top 5 competitors + your product/service pages and build an initial keyword universe (typically 1,000-5,000 terms).

02 · Expand + Score

Volume, difficulty, intent

Every keyword gets volume, difficulty, SERP features, and intent tagging. We cut the fat — low-intent, zero-volume, or impossible-to-rank keywords get dropped.

03 · Prioritize

Target list + content map

Final deliverable: 50-200 prioritized keywords mapped to specific pages (optimize existing OR create new). You know exactly what to work on.

Live client data

Receipts, not vanity metrics.

Real GSC data from real clients. If it's not in Google Search Console, it didn't happen.

GSC Verified

Dentist Practice

Orlando, FL · 90-day window
Clicks
946 +77.5%
Impressions
308,670 +100%
Position
27.2 +15
Top query: "veneer breath" at position 4.6 — 202 clicks.
GSC Verified

Private Investigator

Orange County, CA · 12-month window
Clicks
8,808 +324%
Impressions
1.69M +401%
Position
15.9 +22.8
Top query: "private investigator" at 5,985 impressions/mo.
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FAQ

Honest answers to real questions

What's the deliverable?

A keyword research spreadsheet (Google Sheets + CSV) with your prioritized target list, scored and tagged. Plus a 1-page content map. 60-min walkthrough included.

How many keywords will I get?

A prioritized target list of 50-200 keywords. The initial research universe may be 1,000-5,000 — we cut it down to what matters.

What tools do you use?

DataForSEO (primary data), Ahrefs/SEMrush (competitor), Google Keyword Planner (ad data), Google Search Console (your existing data).

How long does it take?

10 business days for most engagements. Enterprise or multi-vertical projects: 15-20 days.

Can you research in multiple languages?

Yes — English primary, Spanish supported. Other languages on request.

Do you update the keyword list over time?

Keyword landscapes shift. We offer quarterly keyword refresh add-ons for retainer clients.

Ready to get started?

Request a quote. We'll scope your project and send a custom proposal in 24 hours.