Best tools for keyword research for SEO newbie

[iamathlete]

Any advice on the best tool to use for keyword research?

[adamblackwellz]

The thread is from two years ago, but hey, great advice on keyword research is always valuable, right? When it comes to finding the best tools for keyword research, there are a few popular options to consider.
As a newbie, you can start with free tools like Google Keyword Planner, Ubersuggest, and AnswerThePublic. They provide valuable insights into search volume, keyword ideas, and related queries.
For a deeper understanding of conducting an enterprise SEO audit, I recommend checking out https://vikinglinks.com/how-to-do-an-enterprise-seo-audit-the-24-points-to-check-in-your-website/. They provide a wealth of information and tips to help you optimize your website's performance.

[kvlschaefer]

Hi @adamblackwellz,

Thanks for chiming in! It's never too late to offer a recommendation.

Which tools do you recommend?

Best,

Kristen 

[MBabaShope]

The best tools for keyword research for SEO newbies. Here are some options:

1. Google Keyword Planner: This free tool from Google helps identify popular keywords for your niche and provides data on search volume, competition, and more.

2. SEMrush: SEMrush is a popular keyword research tool that offers comprehensive keyword data, including search volume, competition, related keywords, and more. It also provides SEO features like site audit, backlink analysis, and rank tracking.

3. Ahrefs: Ahrefs is another popular tool for keyword research, offering comprehensive keyword data, including search volume, difficulty, and more. It also provides SEO features like site audit, backlink analysis, and rank tracking.

4. Moz Keyword Explorer: Moz Keyword Explorer is a popular tool that provides data on keyword difficulty, search volume, and related keywords. It also offers other SEO features like site audits and rank tracking.

5. Answer the Public: This free tool provides keyword suggestions based on questions people ask online. It can help you identify long-tail keywords and topics for content creation.

Overall, I recommend starting with Google Keyword Planner, as it's free and offers a great starting point for keyword research. Once you're comfortable with that tool, you can explore more advanced options like SEMrush or Ahrefs.

[kvlschaefer]

Thank you for sharing these suggestions, @MBabaShope! 

[Getseowebsite]

Keyword planner is the best tools for keyword research for SEO newbie.

[webdew · Accepted solution]

Hi @iamathlete ,

There are a lot of tools you can use for keyword research. I have mentioned my three favourite tools below. 

1. Keyword Planner: It is a free keyword research tool by google. There are two options in this tool. You can either use keywords to find more keyword suggestions or you can directly add URLs to find keywords. Basically every beginner uses this tool. 
2. Keyword Analyzer: Neil Patel's Keyword Analyzer is another excellent keyword research tool. Simply type a keyword and it will provide keyword suggestions. It displays information such as search volume, cost per click (CPC), paid difficulty, and SEO difficulty.
   The free version of Keyword Analyzer displays around 25 to 30 keyword ideas and is limited to three searches each day. However, if you want more ideas, you'll have to upgrade to the premium edition.
   3. Soovle: It is a simple yet useful keyword research tool. This tool combines results from many search engines. If you're stuck for keywords, this application will assist you discover them on several search engines.
   

You can also use google's auto suggest feature to find more related keywords or long tail keywords. 

Hope this helps!

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[Anne1919]

I need this..thanks!

[MBabaShope]

Ahref is the best tool 

[kvlschaefer]

Thanks for the suggestion, @MBabaShope!