Blog Keyword Research Case Study

Challenge

To build organic traffic, I needed to identify high‑opportunity keywords for my upcoming blog posts on marketing topics, balancing search volume, competition, and relevance to my services.

Solution

Conducted a structured keyword research process using tools like Ubersuggest and Google Keyword Planner, then mapped keywords into content clusters aligned with my services.

Process

  1. Seed Topic Brainstorming (Day 1):
    – Listed core topics: digital marketing strategy, SEO tips, website building.
  2. Keyword Expansion (Day 2):
    – Used Ubersuggest to generate 150+ related terms, filtering for monthly volume > 200 and KD < 30.
  3. Competitive Analysis (Day 3):
    – Reviewed top 10 SERP competitors for domain authority, content depth, and backlink profiles.
  4. Keyword Mapping & Prioritization (Day 4):
    – Organized keywords into clusters (e.g., “on‑page SEO,” “content marketing tips,” “WordPress tutorials”).
    – Selected 5 pillar keywords for upcoming posts, each backed by 10 related long‑tails.
  5. Documentation & Implementation (Day 5):
    – Built a spreadsheet with target keyword, search intent, meta title suggestion, and URL slug.
    – Published an in‑depth blog post sharing the methodology and results.

Results & Takeaways

  • Content Roadmap: Outlined a 12‑post series that attracts both beginners and intermediate marketers.
  • Traffic Growth: Preliminary blog drafts ranked in P3–P4, setting the stage for future P1 placement with on‑page SEO.
  • Authority Building: The published case study itself serves as a lead magnet for consultancy inquiries.

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