Last Friday, I started work on what I thought would be a modest article on keyword research and competition analysis, with the intention of publishing it today. It quickly turned into an absolute beast that is currently over 5,000 words long (and counting).
As such, I have had to postpone its publication until Wednesday, and am taking this opportunity to shamelessly promote it!
I don’t consider myself an expert on keyword research and competition analysis, but I do know a fair bit. I have researched rather a lot of keywords in my time, and ranked no. 1 in Google for several small – medium competition keywords. So I think I can help those who are looking for guidance.
More importantly (I think), there is no definitive keyword research and competition analysis guide out there. Plenty of people have created excellent tutorials specific to certain disciplines (e.g. niche sites), but I haven’t noticed any in-depth guides relating to the underlying principles that I believe should be focused on when carrying out keyword research and competition analysis.
As you might have gathered from the title, I intend this to be part of a series. I am not holding myself to any deadlines and will only write on topics that I am fully comfortable with. Most importantly, I make absolutely no excuse for the fact that I am not an “expert”, or a “guru”. I just have what I think is good advice to share with others, and you can decide whether or not it is worth your time!
So, stayed tuned for Wednesday, when I will be releasing my free “Keyword Analysis & Competition Analysis Mastery” eBook!
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Bon Crowder says
I’m totally looking forward to this. Can I get ranked for homeschool math?
Yup.
And you’re gonna help me, sweet Tom.
Yes, indeedy!
Tom Ewer says
That’s a very tough keyword you’ve picked out I’m afraid…but if you read the book, you will find out how you can generate and analyze related keywords in order to find one that isn’t so competitive! And given (plenty of) time, you may then be able to rank for homeschool math…
Bon Crowder says
Yup. December is my SEO/keywords month. November is the month to get the book in print. So come December I’m hitting it hard. I know the lady who ranks top for “homeschool math” – she’s SO goin’ down!
(jk of course, we’re all in it for the kiddos – I’ll be happy to rank for other stuff as I find it with your eBook.)
Gregory Ciotti says
Looks big Tom, I’ve been doing so much guest posting recently I’m looking to get back into niche sites, considering most of those guest posts won’t be going live for a few weeks.
My biggest struggle: brainstorming a list, I do pretty well picking good keywords once I have a general list, but getting that list assembled is a hassle, I need more creativity, ha!
Conni says
Wow, someone’s been productive 😉 Awesome! Since my knowledge of keyword research is rather limited, I’m actually secretly looking forward to your ebook (but don’t tell anyone). Sweet.
Tom Ewer says
Hey Conni! Hope it can be of help to you 🙂