how to do keyword research: 7 techniques & tools

How to do Keyword Research

7 Techniques & Tools

A Quick Note

Keyword Research: 7 Techniques & Tools

If not already done, select a niche for keyword research

https://www.affilorama.com/market-research/choosing-a-topic

In this lesson

Keyword Research: 7 Techniques & Tools

In this lesson

1. Manually brainstorm keyword ideas

Keyword Research: 7 Techniques & Tools

In this lesson

1. Manually brainstorm keyword ideas

2. Look for seed keyword inspiration

Keyword Research: 7 Techniques & Tools

In this lesson

1. Manually brainstorm keyword ideas

2. Look for seed keyword inspiration

3. Save juicy keyword sources

Keyword Research: 7 Techniques & Tools

In this lesson

1. Manually brainstorm keyword ideas

2. Look for seed keyword inspiration

3. Save juicy keyword sources

4. Don’t ignore buyer intent

Keyword Research: 7 Techniques & Tools

In this lesson

5. Use tools to generate long-tail keywords

Keyword Research: 7 Techniques & Tools

In this lesson

5. Use tools to generate long-tail keywords

6. Filter out high-competition keywords

Keyword Research: 7 Techniques & Tools

In this lesson

5. Use tools to generate long-tail keywords

6. Filter out high-competition keywords

7. Make your final keyword selection

Keyword Research: 7 Techniques & Tools

1. Manually Brainstorm Keyword Ideas

Keyword Research: 7 Techniques & Tools

1. Manually Brainstorm Keyword Ideas

Use MindMeister to brainstorm: www.mindmeister.com

Keyword Research: 7 Techniques & Tools

Keyword Research: 7 Techniques & Tools

1. Manually Brainstorm Keyword Ideas

Use MindMeister to brainstorm: www.mindmeister.com

Start with your niche and sub-niches

Keyword Research: 7 Techniques & Tools

Keyword Research: 7 Techniques & Tools

Keyword Research: 7 Techniques & Tools

1. Manually Brainstorm Keyword Ideas

Use MindMeister to brainstorm: www.mindmeister.com

Start with your niche and sub-niches

Evaluate, refine, and combine ideas

Keyword Research: 7 Techniques & Tools

Keyword Research: 7 Techniques & Tools

Keyword Research: 7 Techniques & Tools

Keyword Research: 7 Techniques & Tools

2. Look for Seed Keyword Inspiration

Keyword Research: 7 Techniques & Tools

2. Look for Seed Keyword Inspiration

Sales pages

Keyword Research: 7 Techniques & Tools

Keyword Research: 7 Techniques & Tools

Keyword Research: 7 Techniques & Tools

Keyword Research: 7 Techniques & Tools

Keyword Research: 7 Techniques & Tools

Keyword Research: 7 Techniques & Tools

2. Look for Seed Keyword Inspiration

Sales pages

Google searches

Keyword Research: 7 Techniques & Tools

Keyword Research: 7 Techniques & Tools

Keyword Research: 7 Techniques & Tools

2. Look for Seed Keyword Inspiration

Sales pages

Google searches

Forums

Keyword Research: 7 Techniques & Tools

Keyword Research: 7 Techniques & Tools

2. Look for Seed Keyword Inspiration

Sales pages

Google searches

Forums

Q&A’s

Keyword Research: 7 Techniques & Tools

Keyword Research: 7 Techniques & Tools

3. Save Juicy Keyword Sources

Keyword Research: 7 Techniques & Tools

3. Save Juicy Keyword Sources

Save active forums and Q&A’s

Keyword Research: 7 Techniques & Tools

3. Save Juicy Keyword Sources

Save active forums and Q&A’s

Add sources to your brainstorm

Keyword Research: 7 Techniques & Tools

Keyword Research: 7 Techniques & Tools

Keyword Research: 7 Techniques & Tools

Keyword Research: 7 Techniques & Tools

Keyword Research: 7 Techniques & Tools

4. Don’t Ignore Buyer Intent

Keyword Research: 7 Techniques & Tools

4. Don’t Ignore Buyer Intent

Use “transactional” keywords

Keyword Research: 7 Techniques & Tools

Keyword Research: 7 Techniques & Tools

4. Don’t Ignore Buyer Intent

Use “transactional” keywords

Less competition, high indication of sales

Keyword Research: 7 Techniques & Tools

4. Don’t Ignore Buyer Intent

Use “transactional” keywords

Less competition, high indication of sales

Review your keyword list

Keyword Research: 7 Techniques & Tools

5. Use Tools to Generate Long-Tail Keywords

Keyword Research: 7 Techniques & Tools

5. Use Tools to Generate Long-Tail Keywords

Create long-tails with Affilotools and Ubersuggest

Keyword Research: 7 Techniques & Tools

Keyword Research: 7 Techniques & Tools

Keyword Research: 7 Techniques & Tools

Keyword Research: 7 Techniques & Tools

5. Use Tools to Generate Long-Tail Keywords

Create long-tails with Affilotools and Ubersuggest

Take time to be thorough

Keyword Research: 7 Techniques & Tools

5. Use Tools to Generate Long-Tail Keywords

Create long-tails with Affilotools and Ubersuggest

Take time to be thorough

Make an extended list

Keyword Research: 7 Techniques & Tools

6. Filter Out High-Competition Keywords

Keyword Research: 7 Techniques & Tools

6. Filter Out High-Competition Keywords

Identify high-competition keywords with Traffic Travis

Keyword Research: 7 Techniques & Tools

Keyword Research: 7 Techniques & Tools

Keyword Research: 7 Techniques & Tools

Keyword Research: 7 Techniques & Tools

Keyword Research: 7 Techniques & Tools

6. Filter Out High-Competition Keywords

Identify high-competition keywords with Traffic Travis

Eliminate highest-competition keywords

Keyword Research: 7 Techniques & Tools

6. Filter Out High-Competition Keywords

Identify high-competition keywords with Traffic Travis

Eliminate highest-competition keywords

Keep a list of results

Keyword Research: 7 Techniques & Tools

7. Make Your Final Keyword Selections

Keyword Research: 7 Techniques & Tools

7. Make Your Final Keyword Selections

Optimal: High search volumes + Low competition

Staying mindful of transactional keywords

Keyword Research: 7 Techniques & Tools

Keyword Research: 7 Techniques & Tools

Keyword Research: 7 Techniques & Tools

7. Make Your Final Keyword Selections

Optimal: High search volumes + Low competition

Staying mindful of transactional keywords

Use this research to guide all keyword choices

Keyword Research: 7 Techniques & Tools

7. Make Your Final Keyword Selections

Optimal: High search volumes + Low competition

Staying mindful of transactional keywords

Use this research to guide all keyword choices

Use keywords sparingly. Don’t spam!

Keyword Research: 7 Techniques & Tools

In this lesson

Keyword Research: 7 Techniques & Tools

Manually brainstorm keyword ideas

Look for seed keyword inspiration

Save juicy keyword sources

Don’t ignore buyer intent

In this lesson

Keyword Research: 7 Techniques & Tools

Use tools to generate long-tail keywords

Filter out high-competition keywords

Make your final keyword selection

Where to now?

Keyword Research: 7 Techniques & Tools

Begin brainstorming and researching

Download Traffic Travis, and get Affilotools

www.affilorama.com/tools

Finalize an effective keyword list for your website