{"id":29437,"date":"2019-10-23T10:04:55","date_gmt":"2019-10-23T04:34:55","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.bloggertipstricks.com\/?p=29437"},"modified":"2023-09-22T08:21:22","modified_gmt":"2023-09-22T02:51:22","slug":"best-keyword-research-tools","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/best-keyword-research-tools\/","title":{"rendered":"10 Best Keyword Research Tools of 2025 (Free and Paid)"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"bsf_rt_marker\"><\/div><p>Finding the best keyword research tool doesn\u2019t have to be complicated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You just need to identify your goals, know your budget, and look for a <em>listicle&nbsp;<\/em>that rounds up your best options and dissects their features.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>If you\u2019ve already done the first two steps, I can help you with the third. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But first, let\u2019s have a quick word about the importance of keyword research.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.kb-table-of-content-nav.kb-table-of-content-id4554693_802e39-c0 .kb-table-of-content-wrap{margin-bottom:50px;padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);background-color:var(--global-palette9, #ffffff);border-top:2px solid var(--global-palette1, #3182CE);border-right:2px solid var(--global-palette1, #3182CE);border-bottom:2px solid var(--global-palette1, #3182CE);border-left:2px solid var(--global-palette1, #3182CE);border-top-left-radius:5px;border-top-right-radius:5px;border-bottom-right-radius:5px;border-bottom-left-radius:5px;box-shadow:5px 7px 0px 2px var(--global-palette1, #3182CE);}.kb-table-of-content-nav.kb-table-of-content-id4554693_802e39-c0 .kb-table-of-contents-title-wrap{padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.kb-table-of-content-nav.kb-table-of-content-id4554693_802e39-c0 .kb-table-of-contents-title-wrap{color:var(--global-palette4, #2D3748);}.kb-table-of-content-nav.kb-table-of-content-id4554693_802e39-c0 .kb-table-of-contents-title{color:var(--global-palette4, #2D3748);font-weight:regular;font-style:normal;}.kb-table-of-content-nav.kb-table-of-content-id4554693_802e39-c0 .kb-table-of-content-wrap .kb-table-of-content-list{font-weight:400;font-style:normal;margin-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-left:0px;}.kb-table-of-content-nav.kb-table-of-content-id4554693_802e39-c0 .kb-table-of-content-wrap .kb-table-of-content-list .kb-table-of-contents__entry:hover{color:var(--global-palette1, #3182CE);}.kb-table-of-content-nav.kb-table-of-content-id4554693_802e39-c0 .kb-toggle-icon-style-basiccircle .kb-table-of-contents-icon-trigger:after, .kb-table-of-content-nav.kb-table-of-content-id4554693_802e39-c0 .kb-toggle-icon-style-basiccircle .kb-table-of-contents-icon-trigger:before, .kb-table-of-content-nav.kb-table-of-content-id4554693_802e39-c0 .kb-toggle-icon-style-arrowcircle .kb-table-of-contents-icon-trigger:after, .kb-table-of-content-nav.kb-table-of-content-id4554693_802e39-c0 .kb-toggle-icon-style-arrowcircle .kb-table-of-contents-icon-trigger:before, .kb-table-of-content-nav.kb-table-of-content-id4554693_802e39-c0 .kb-toggle-icon-style-xclosecircle .kb-table-of-contents-icon-trigger:after, .kb-table-of-content-nav.kb-table-of-content-id4554693_802e39-c0 .kb-toggle-icon-style-xclosecircle .kb-table-of-contents-icon-trigger:before{background-color:var(--global-palette9, #ffffff);}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-table-of-content-nav.kb-table-of-content-id4554693_802e39-c0 .kb-table-of-content-wrap{border-top:2px solid var(--global-palette1, #3182CE);border-right:2px solid var(--global-palette1, #3182CE);border-bottom:2px solid var(--global-palette1, #3182CE);border-left:2px solid var(--global-palette1, #3182CE);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-table-of-content-nav.kb-table-of-content-id4554693_802e39-c0 .kb-table-of-content-wrap{border-top:2px solid var(--global-palette1, #3182CE);border-right:2px solid var(--global-palette1, #3182CE);border-bottom:2px solid var(--global-palette1, #3182CE);border-left:2px solid var(--global-palette1, #3182CE);}}<\/style>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"why\">Why Keyword Research is Important?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Let me ask you something:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>What is your current marketing goal?<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Is it to establish a presence on social media? Generate sales through <em>Pay-Per-Click&nbsp;<\/em>or PPC ads?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>How about improving your website\u2019s search engine rankings?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Guess what, none of those goals are possible without an effective <a href=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/keyword-research\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"1079\">keyword research strategy.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In the online world, keywords act as a bridge that connects users with the content they need \u2014 be it a display advertisement, a \u201chow-to\u201d article, or a YouTube video.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1400\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/How-Users-Search.png\" alt=\"How Keywords are Used\" class=\"wp-image-1539236\" srcset=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/How-Users-Search.png 1400w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/How-Users-Search-300x129.png 300w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/How-Users-Search-768x329.png 768w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/How-Users-Search-1024x439.png 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1400px) 100vw, 1400px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>A query for the keyword \u201c<strong>weight loss<\/strong>\u201d on Google, for example, will lead them to the following results:<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"796\" height=\"544\" src=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Google-query.png\" alt=\"How Google Queries are Made\" class=\"wp-image-1539237\" srcset=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Google-query.png 796w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Google-query-300x205.png 300w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Google-query-768x525.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 796px) 100vw, 796px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Simple, right?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Does that mean you only have to target popular keywords if you want online success?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Nope.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The truth is, the most popular and profitable keywords in your niche probably aren\u2019t viable to you.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\t\t<div class=\"ss-ctt-wrapper ss-ctt-style-2\" data-ss-post-id=\"29437\" data-nonce=\"88c42e4445\">\n\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=It%E2%80%99s+not+rocket+science%3A+the+more+lucrative+the+keyword%2C+the+tougher+the+competition.+And+unless+you%E2%80%99re+a+big-name+brand+yourself%2C+it%E2%80%99ll+be+nigh+impossible+to+compete+against+those+with+more+manpower%2C+funds%2C+and+experience.+-+Ankit+Singla%2C+MasterBlogging.com&#038;url=https%3A%2F%2Fmasterblogging.com%2Fwp-json%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fposts%2F29437&#038;via=MasterBlogging_\" class=\"ss-ctt-tweet\" data-title=\"Click to Tweet\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">It\u2019s not rocket science: the more lucrative the keyword, the tougher the competition. 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As a result, they\u2019re typically less competitive and easier to monetize for smaller brands.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"best-tool\">What is the Best Keyword Research Tool?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In addition to generating long-tail suggestions, most keyword finder tools also provide indispensable metrics that can help you handpick feasible target keywords for your brand.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There are also bloggers who rely on keyword research to <a href=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/blog-post-ideas\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"1081\">come up with blog post topics<\/a>. After all, keyword research involves looking at the questions that users ask on the internet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>If that won\u2019t help you come up with content ideas for your blog, I don\u2019t know what will.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Despite their usefulness, not everyone is willing to shell out cash on a keyword research tool.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With that in mind, I decided to split this post into two categories: <strong>free and paid keyword research tools.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Also, I created a simple scoring system to help us determine how each of these tools rank among each other. Here&#8217;s an infographic that describes how the scoring system works:<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"1200\" src=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/The-Scoring-System.png\" alt=\"Scoring System Keyword Tools\" class=\"wp-image-1539315\" srcset=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/The-Scoring-System.png 800w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/The-Scoring-System-200x300.png 200w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/The-Scoring-System-768x1152.png 768w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/The-Scoring-System-683x1024.png 683w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Ready for the tools?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Buckle up and feel free to bookmark this post \u2014 it\u2019s going to be lengthy. <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"free\">Best Free Keyword Research Tools<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Let\u2019s start with the best free keyword research tools for bloggers on a budget:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"ubersuggest\">1. Ubersuggest<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/neilpatel.com\/ubersuggest\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"1082\">Ubersuggest<\/a>&nbsp;is one of my all-time favorite keyword research tools, and it shouldn\u2019t be hard to see why.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Upon loading the Ubersuggest page, you can start your keyword research right away. Just enter a domain URL or seed keyword, set your region preferences, and click <strong>\u2018Search.\u2019<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1073\" height=\"433\" src=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Ubersuggest-start-research.png\" alt=\"Ubersuggest Start Page\" class=\"wp-image-1539238\" srcset=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Ubersuggest-start-research.png 1073w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Ubersuggest-start-research-300x121.png 300w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Ubersuggest-start-research-768x310.png 768w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Ubersuggest-start-research-1024x413.png 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1073px) 100vw, 1073px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Since we want to look at Ubersuggest\u2019s keyword research capabilities, let\u2019s say you entered the keyword \u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/how-to-start-a-blog\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"1083\">build a blog.<\/a>\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>After a few seconds, the tool should present you with an overview page with essential metrics, like the keyword\u2019s average monthly <a href=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/keyword-search-volume\/\" class=\"rank-math-link\" data-lasso-id=\"1084\">search volume<\/a>, <a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/keyword-difficulty\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-lasso-id=\"1085\">SEO difficulty<\/a>, and <em>Cost-Per-Click&nbsp;<\/em>or CPC.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"875\" height=\"256\" src=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Ubersuggest-keyword-overview.png\" alt=\"Ubersuggest Overview\" class=\"wp-image-1539239\" srcset=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Ubersuggest-keyword-overview.png 875w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Ubersuggest-keyword-overview-300x88.png 300w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Ubersuggest-keyword-overview-768x225.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 875px) 100vw, 875px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Now, for the actual long-tail keyword suggestions, use the menu on the left and click <strong>\u2018Keyword Ideas.\u2019 <\/strong>This should take you to a long list of keyword suggestions and related long-tail variations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In my experience, Ubersuggest can easily generate <em>hundreds&nbsp;<\/em>of useful long-tail keyword suggestions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Moreover, it will display the top 99 pages on the <em>Search Engine Results Page <\/em>or SERP for your seed keyword along with their estimated traffic share.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1294\" height=\"587\" src=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Ubersuggest-keyword-ideas.png\" alt=\"Ubersuggest Keyword Ideas\" class=\"wp-image-1539240\" srcset=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Ubersuggest-keyword-ideas.png 1294w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Ubersuggest-keyword-ideas-300x136.png 300w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Ubersuggest-keyword-ideas-768x348.png 768w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Ubersuggest-keyword-ideas-1024x465.png 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1294px) 100vw, 1294px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Perhaps the most challenging aspect of keyword research is finding target keywords that match your needs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ubersuggest solves this with the \u201c<strong>push-button<\/strong>\u201d filter tool that pulls up keywords that contain specific terms or are within a specific range in terms of search volume, paid or SEO difficulty, and CPC.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"719\" height=\"521\" src=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Ubersuggest-Filters.png\" alt=\"Ubersuggest Filter Options\" class=\"wp-image-1539241\" srcset=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Ubersuggest-Filters.png 719w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Ubersuggest-Filters-300x217.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 719px) 100vw, 719px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>I could go on and on about how to use Ubersuggest for PPC or SEO keyword research, but to keep things simple, allow me to rate the tools in this list according to <em>six <\/em>factors:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Usability: 5\/5<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>What can I say? You don\u2019t even need to create an account to use Ubersuggest.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The interface is also fast and has an intuitive layout, making it easy even for beginners to complete their research in minutes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Suggestions: 3\/5<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>For a free tool, the amount of keyword suggestions you can get with Ubersuggest is impressive, but it\u2019s nothing to go crazy about.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Granted, Ubersuggest is capable of providing hundreds of keyword suggestions, but there are other tools capable of so much more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Reporting: 2\/5<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>As far as metrics go, Ubersuggest makes sure you don\u2019t miss any important data even though it\u2019s a free tool.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, your keyword research data can only either be exported as a CSV file or copied to your clipboard.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Since you can\u2019t create an Ubersuggest account, there\u2019s no way to sort your keywords into lists, perform additional analysis, or save any information on the cloud for later use.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Filters: 3\/5<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Although Ubersuggest\u2019s filter feature is perfectly adequate for most bloggers, I\u2019d be hard-pressed to consider it as a strong point.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It simply doesn\u2019t offer as much depth as the filter tools of other keyword research tools, including those included in this list.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">My Favorite Feature: Domain Keywords Checker (5\/5)<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>That\u2019s right \u2014 <em>the free pricing model isn\u2019t actually my favorite aspect of Ubersuggest<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Recently, they rolled out the \u201c<strong>Traffic Analyzer<\/strong>\u201d feature that allows you to check the target keywords of any domain. This allows you to discover the target keywords of your competitors or the keywords that bring traffic to your website.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Worst Feature: Keyword Difficulty (-3)<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Despite all the features that Ubersuggest brings to the table, I\u2019m disappointed that both its SEO and paid keyword difficulty ratings are, as of writing this post, inaccurate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Ubersuggest Recap: 15\/25<\/h4>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Ubersuggest-Score.png\" alt=\"Ubersuggest Recap\" class=\"wp-image-1539316\" srcset=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Ubersuggest-Score.png 800w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Ubersuggest-Score-300x225.png 300w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Ubersuggest-Score-768x576.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re looking for a free keyword generator, Ubersuggest is surely worth checking out. It\u2019s one of the few free keyword research tools I\u2019d personally use to fuel my content marketing campaigns.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2192 <a href=\"https:\/\/neilpatel.com\/ubersuggest\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"1086\">Click here to experience Ubersuggest!<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"answerthepublic\">2. AnswerThePublic<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you plan to use keyword research for content research, I recommend <a href=\"https:\/\/answerthepublic.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"1087\">AnswerThePublic<\/a>&nbsp;\u2014 a keyword research tool that consolidates \u201c<strong>autocomplete<\/strong>\u201d data from Google and Bing to visualize a \u201csearch cloud\u201d and produce long-tail keyword suggestions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Just like Ubersuggest, AnswerThePublic doesn\u2019t require you to create an account to perform keyword research. You just have to plug in a seed keyword and click <strong>\u2018Get Questions\u2019 <\/strong>to get going.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1103\" height=\"563\" src=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/AnswerThePublic-Home.png\" alt=\"AnswerThePublic Start Page\" class=\"wp-image-1539242\" srcset=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/AnswerThePublic-Home.png 1103w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/AnswerThePublic-Home-300x153.png 300w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/AnswerThePublic-Home-768x392.png 768w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/AnswerThePublic-Home-1024x523.png 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1103px) 100vw, 1103px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>The AnswerThePublic engine will generate search clouds that contain long-tail keyword ideas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To help you understand what I\u2019m talking about, let\u2019s just jump into the \u201c<strong>Questions<\/strong>\u201d search cloud, which is found at the very top of the initial results page:<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1300\" height=\"1300\" src=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/AnswerThePublic-Questions-Search-Cloud.png\" alt=\"AnswerThePublic Questions Cloud\" class=\"wp-image-1539243\" srcset=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/AnswerThePublic-Questions-Search-Cloud.png 1300w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/AnswerThePublic-Questions-Search-Cloud-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/AnswerThePublic-Questions-Search-Cloud-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/AnswerThePublic-Questions-Search-Cloud-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/AnswerThePublic-Questions-Search-Cloud-1024x1024.png 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1300px) 100vw, 1300px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Basically, a search cloud is a map of long-tail keyword ideas that contain certain terms, like \u201cWH\u201d question words, prepositions, and other conjunctions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In the example above, you can see that your target keyword is preceded by question words \u2014 namely <em>who, why, where, when, which, will, what, can, are, <\/em>and <em>how<\/em>. These reflect queries that users search for on Google or Bing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you find it difficult to look for keywords using search cloud visualizations, try switching to the <strong>\u2018Data\u2019 <\/strong>tab.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"988\" height=\"617\" src=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/AnswerThePublic-Data-View.png\" alt=\"AnswerThePublic Keywords Data View\" class=\"wp-image-1539244\" srcset=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/AnswerThePublic-Data-View.png 988w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/AnswerThePublic-Data-View-300x187.png 300w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/AnswerThePublic-Data-View-768x480.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 988px) 100vw, 988px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>From there, you can convert each data card into their own search clouds by clicking <strong>\u2018Image.\u2019 <\/strong>Doing so will show you a clearer view of the long-tail keyword ideas.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1009\" height=\"625\" src=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/AnswerThePublic-Show-Image.png\" alt=\"AnswerThePublic Show Image\" class=\"wp-image-1539246\" srcset=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/AnswerThePublic-Show-Image.png 1009w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/AnswerThePublic-Show-Image-300x186.png 300w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/AnswerThePublic-Show-Image-768x476.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1009px) 100vw, 1009px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Also, take note that keywords with brighter green dots are more popular and tend to be more competitive than the rest.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"846\" height=\"591\" src=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/AnswerThePublic-Green-Dots.png\" alt=\"AnswerThePublic Green Dots\" class=\"wp-image-1539245\" srcset=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/AnswerThePublic-Green-Dots.png 846w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/AnswerThePublic-Green-Dots-300x210.png 300w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/AnswerThePublic-Green-Dots-768x537.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 846px) 100vw, 846px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Usability: 5\/5<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Usability-wise, AnswerThePublic passes with flying colors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It is a free tool that makes do without a cumbersome account creation process. More importantly, it only takes AnswerThePublic mere seconds to turn seed keywords into hundreds of keyword ideas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Suggestions: 3\/5<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Don\u2019t get me wrong: it\u2019s nice that AnswerThePublic instills context to long-tail keywords and gives you a clear idea about the user intent. However, it usually yields fewer suggestions than other keyword research tools.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Reporting: 1\/5<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>While I\u2019ll recommend AnswerThePublic for bloggers in need of topic ideas, it falls short in the reporting department.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s true that you can download keywords as a CSV file with one click, but there\u2019s absolutely no metrics to be found in the tool. As a word of advice, always use AnswerThePublic in combination with another keyword research tool for the sake of getting metrics.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Filters: 3\/5<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>On the bright side, keyword suggestions from AnswerThePublic are already filtered from the get-go.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can find questions, comparisons, and other related queries \u2014 all neatly organized in their own search clouds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But then again, there are no metrics to use filters with. And for that particular reason, there\u2019s no way I\u2019m giving this tool a score higher than three.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">My Favorite Feature: Search Clouds (5\/5)<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>To be honest, the search cloud visualizations are the only reason why AnswerThePublic makes this list.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You just enter a seed keyword, download the search cloud images, and you\u2019re practically done. I guarantee that over 90 percent of the suggestions can be used as blog topics, which is what the tool is really designed for.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Worst Feature: Zero Metrics (-3)<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>The fact that AnswerThePublic doesn\u2019t measure important keyword metrics is a huge deal-breaker for me.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To be fair, AnswerThePublic was intended by developers to help generate web content ideas. I just think the tool will be much better in doing its job if it also tracks metrics, like monthly search volumes, keyword competitiveness, and so on.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">AnswerThePublic Recap: 14\/25<\/h4>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/AnswerThePublic-Score.png\" alt=\"AnswerThePublic Recap\" class=\"wp-image-1539317\" srcset=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/AnswerThePublic-Score.png 800w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/AnswerThePublic-Score-300x225.png 300w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/AnswerThePublic-Score-768x576.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>AnswerThePublic may lack reporting features that every keyword research tool should have. Still, its effectiveness in content idea generation is a must-have in every busy blogger\u2019s workflow.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2192 <a href=\"https:\/\/answerthepublic.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"1088\">Click here to experience AnswerThePublic!<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"keywordplanner\">3. Google Keyword Planner<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Before you came here, I\u2019m willing to bet you\u2019re already familiar with <a href=\"https:\/\/ads.google.com\/intl\/en_ph\/home\/tools\/keyword-planner\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"1089\">Google AdWords Keyword Planner<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Although it\u2019s not a standalone solution, Keyword Planner is a trusted keyword research tool in the industry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Of course, being a Google product helps amass a large user base. But what marketers really like about it is the sheer number of long-tail keyword suggestions you can obtain \u2014 100% free.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There are two ways to use Keyword Planner: <em>finding new keyword opportunities <\/em>and <em>viewing search volume plus other metrics <\/em>for your current keywords.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"867\" height=\"402\" src=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Keyword-Planner-Options.png\" alt=\"Keyword Planner Start Options\" class=\"wp-image-1539247\" srcset=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Keyword-Planner-Options.png 867w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Keyword-Planner-Options-300x139.png 300w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Keyword-Planner-Options-768x356.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 867px) 100vw, 867px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>To use Keyword Planner for keyword research, go ahead and select <strong>\u2018Find new keywords,\u2019 <\/strong>You will then be prompted to enter seed keywords or the URL of any relevant page.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"859\" height=\"324\" src=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Keyword-Planner-Find-New-Keywords.png\" alt=\"Keyword Planner Find Keyword Suggestions\" class=\"wp-image-1539248\" srcset=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Keyword-Planner-Find-New-Keywords.png 859w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Keyword-Planner-Find-New-Keywords-300x113.png 300w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Keyword-Planner-Find-New-Keywords-768x290.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 859px) 100vw, 859px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>It shouldn\u2019t take long for Keyword Planner to find hundreds of keyword ideas at your disposal, including important metrics like average monthly searches, competitiveness rating, and average CPC bids.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"899\" height=\"454\" src=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Keyword-Planner-Keyword-Ideas.png\" alt=\"Keyword Planner Keyword Ideas\" class=\"wp-image-1539249\" srcset=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Keyword-Planner-Keyword-Ideas.png 899w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Keyword-Planner-Keyword-Ideas-300x152.png 300w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Keyword-Planner-Keyword-Ideas-768x388.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 899px) 100vw, 899px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>With such a large list, you\u2019ll need a handy grouping or filtering feature in place to find potential keywords from the bunch. Luckily, both features are well-implemented in Keyword Planner.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>On the left menu, navigate to <strong>\u2018Grouped ideas\u2019 <\/strong>to sort your keywords according to certain themes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For instance, Keyword Planner organizes the suggestions for \u201cbuild a blog\u201d into groups like \u201cMaking Sites,\u201d \u201cNew Blog,\u201d \u201cSuccessful Blog,\u201d and \u201cBest Way\u201d \u2014 common content angles for the keyword.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"859\" height=\"578\" src=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Keyword-Planner-Groups.png\" alt=\"Keyword Planner Grouped Ideas\" class=\"wp-image-1539250\" srcset=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Keyword-Planner-Groups.png 859w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Keyword-Planner-Groups-300x202.png 300w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Keyword-Planner-Groups-768x517.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 859px) 100vw, 859px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>You may also use Keyword Planner\u2019s range of filter options to find the exact keywords you need. This can be done on either the \u201c<strong>Keyword ideas<\/strong>\u201d or \u201c<strong>Grouped ideas<\/strong>\u201d page.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"680\" height=\"496\" src=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Keyword-Planner-Filters.png\" alt=\"Keyword Planner Filters\" class=\"wp-image-1539251\" srcset=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Keyword-Planner-Filters.png 680w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Keyword-Planner-Filters-300x219.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 680px) 100vw, 680px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>If you plan to use keywords for a PPC campaign, the next step is to select the keywords you want to target and click <strong>\u2018Add Keywords\u2019 <\/strong>on the blue menu that appears. Just be sure to select \u201cAdd to plan\u201d from the first drop-down menu for a forecast on how well it could perform.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"694\" height=\"435\" src=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Keyword-Planner-Add-Keywords.png\" alt=\"Keyword Planner Select and Add Keywords\" class=\"wp-image-1539252\" srcset=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Keyword-Planner-Add-Keywords.png 694w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Keyword-Planner-Add-Keywords-300x188.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 694px) 100vw, 694px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>This will add the selected keywords to the \u201cForecasts\u201d page, which can be accessed by going to the <strong>\u2018Keywords\u2019<\/strong> tab.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Keyword Planner will leverage historical data to project the results of your would-be PPC campaign using your keywords.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1026\" height=\"518\" src=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Keyword-Planner-Forecasts.png\" alt=\"Keyword Planner Forecasts\" class=\"wp-image-1539253\" srcset=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Keyword-Planner-Forecasts.png 1026w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Keyword-Planner-Forecasts-300x151.png 300w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Keyword-Planner-Forecasts-768x388.png 768w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Keyword-Planner-Forecasts-1024x517.png 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1026px) 100vw, 1026px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Speaking of Google keyword research tools, you can also use the <a href=\"https:\/\/search.google.com\/search-console\/about\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"1090\">Search Console<\/a>&nbsp;to view keywords your site is already ranking for.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Remember, SEO can take a painfully long time before it can produce profitable results. By targeting keywords you\u2019re already ranking for, it should be easier for you to snag any of the top three spots where most of the traffic go to.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can view these keywords on Google Search Console by navigating to the <strong>\u2018Performance\u2019 <\/strong>page and scrolling down to the \u201cQueries\u201d list.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1040\" height=\"602\" src=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Google-Search-Console.png\" alt=\"Google Search Console \" class=\"wp-image-1539255\" srcset=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Google-Search-Console.png 1040w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Google-Search-Console-300x174.png 300w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Google-Search-Console-768x445.png 768w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Google-Search-Console-1024x593.png 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1040px) 100vw, 1040px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Usability: 3\/5<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Look \u2014 everybody loves the AdWords Keyword Planner. But before you can use the tool, you need to set up an AdWords account.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Keyword Planner interface also isn\u2019t exactly among the user-friendliest. Still, beginners should have no problem getting what they need from the tool.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Suggestions: 5\/5<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Keyword Planner is more than capable of providing you with truckloads of keyword ideas for SEO or PPC. The tool\u2019s ability to automatically group similar keywords is also a nice touch.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Reporting: 2\/5<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Want to know the most feature other keyword research tools are touting?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cMore accurate metrics than AdWords Keyword Planner.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, if you plan to run a PPC campaign, then Keyword Planner\u2019s forecasting tool is indeed a silver lining.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Filters: 4\/5<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re looking for a keyword research tool with the most elaborate filtering feature, Keyword Planner definitely comes close. You can sort keywords according to competitiveness, search traffic, organic impressions share, and more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Keyword Planner is also one of the few tools that can weed out \u201c<strong>adult keywords<\/strong>\u201d right off the bat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">My Favorite Feature: Forecasts (4\/5)<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Before you launch a PPC campaign, you should always look at Keyword Planner\u2019s forecasts. That\u2019s how important this feature is \u2014 in my opinion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Worst Feature: Inaccurate Metrics (-3)<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>If you need to look for target keywords you can realistically compete in, you need a lot more than just \u201c<strong>low,<\/strong>\u201d \u201c<strong>medium,<\/strong>\u201d or \u201c<strong>high<\/strong>\u201d competitiveness ratings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Keyword Planner\u2019s absurd search volume ranges also offer very little value to bloggers who need to balance keyword competitiveness and profitability.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">AdWords Keyword Planner Recap: 15\/25<\/h4>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Keyword-Planner-Score.png\" alt=\"Google AdWords Keyword Planner Recape\" class=\"wp-image-1539318\" srcset=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Keyword-Planner-Score.png 800w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Keyword-Planner-Score-300x225.png 300w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Keyword-Planner-Score-768x576.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Even though I use an assortment of keyword research tools for various projects, I still come back to Keyword Planner every time for Google suggestions, especially if I need forecasts for PPC keywords. The Search Console also helps me find keyword ranking opportunities that I\u2019m more likely to succeed with.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2192 <a href=\"https:\/\/ads.google.com\/intl\/en_ph\/home\/tools\/keyword-planner\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"1091\">Click here to experience GKP!<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"keywordtool\">4. Keyword Tool<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Another well-known tool in the keyword research space is <a href=\"https:\/\/keywordtool.io\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"1092\">KeywordTool.io<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>At first look, it may resemble the vast majority keyword research tools in the market \u2014 until you notice that you can also use it to find keywords for YouTube, Amazon, Play Store, and other websites by switching to a different tab.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1081\" height=\"403\" src=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Keywordtool-Io.png\" alt=\"Keywordtool-other-tabs\" class=\"wp-image-1539256\" srcset=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Keywordtool-Io.png 1081w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Keywordtool-Io-300x112.png 300w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Keywordtool-Io-768x286.png 768w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Keywordtool-Io-1024x382.png 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1081px) 100vw, 1081px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>KeywordTool.io can help you find long-tail keyword ideas by scraping Google Autocomplete suggestions \u2014 identical to how AnswerThePublic works.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The main difference is, instead of visualizing keyword results into search clouds, KeywordTool.io presents them using the traditional, list view.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1050\" height=\"662\" src=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/KeywordTool-results.png\" alt=\"KeywordTool-Results\" class=\"wp-image-1539257\" srcset=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/KeywordTool-results.png 1050w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/KeywordTool-results-300x189.png 300w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/KeywordTool-results-768x484.png 768w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/KeywordTool-results-1024x646.png 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1050px) 100vw, 1050px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>You can also sieve out results that are either questions or have prepositions. This is always an excellent way to diversify your keyword pool, find more ranking opportunities, and whip up some more content ideas.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1069\" height=\"506\" src=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/KeywordTool-Questions-Prepositions.png\" alt=\"KeywordTool-Questions-or-Prepositions\" class=\"wp-image-1539258\" srcset=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/KeywordTool-Questions-Prepositions.png 1069w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/KeywordTool-Questions-Prepositions-300x142.png 300w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/KeywordTool-Questions-Prepositions-768x364.png 768w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/KeywordTool-Questions-Prepositions-1024x485.png 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1069px) 100vw, 1069px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Switching to any of the tabs above the search bar also creates new keyword lists for that particular site.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For example, if you click <strong>\u2018YouTube,\u2019&nbsp;<\/strong>KeywordTool.io will immediately refresh the results page with keywords that are used for video searches on said platform.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"869\" height=\"672\" src=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/KeywordTool-YouTube-Results.png\" alt=\"KeywordTool-YouTube-Results\" class=\"wp-image-1539259\" srcset=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/KeywordTool-YouTube-Results.png 869w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/KeywordTool-YouTube-Results-300x232.png 300w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/KeywordTool-YouTube-Results-768x594.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 869px) 100vw, 869px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>What\u2019s that \u2014 you\u2019re looking for metrics?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>KeywordTool.io has them, namely each keyword\u2019s average search volume, CPC, competitiveness rating, and traffic trend over the past 12 months. <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The catch is, these are all locked away behind a paywall that requires a minimum of $89 per month.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"675\" height=\"382\" src=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/KeywordTool-Paywall.png\" alt=\"KeywordTool-Paywall\" class=\"wp-image-1539260\" srcset=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/KeywordTool-Paywall.png 675w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/KeywordTool-Paywall-300x170.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 675px) 100vw, 675px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Usability: 4\/5<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>I don\u2019t have any complaints with KeywordTool.io\u2019s web interface. It\u2019s actually really responsive compared to other, more heavy-duty keyword research tools.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The only reason why I didn\u2019t give it a perfect score is the overpromotion of their \u201cPro\u201d plan \u2014 understandable, but they really don\u2019t need to show users <em>three <\/em>reminders on the keyword results page.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Suggestions: 4\/5<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Compared to other keyword research tools, the number of keywords you can get with KeywordTool.io doesn\u2019t really stand out. But what it lacks in volume, it makes up for in variety.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>KeywordTool.io deserves a pat on the back for being able to find suitable keywords for YouTube, Instagram, Google Play Store, Twitter, eBay, Amazon, and Bing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Reporting: 3\/5<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Don\u2019t get me wrong \u2014 I think KeywordTool.io Pro measures a decent set of metrics. Unfortunately, it\u2019s not hard to find alternatives with way more features at that price point.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Filters: 2\/5<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>KeywordTool.io lets you include or exclude keywords that contain specific terms. You can also sort keywords in an ascending or descending order \u2014 that\u2019s about it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">My Favorite Feature: Keywords for Different Sites (4\/5)<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>The vast majority of SEO campaigns may focus on Google, but that doesn\u2019t mean other search engines and web services are completely neglected.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>KeywordToo.io can supply you with the keywords you need to gain a foothold in these markets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Worst Feature: Overly Promotional (-2)<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>It would be unfair to consider KeywordTool.io\u2019s paywall as a negative aspect since we\u2019ll also talk about paid tools later. Regardless, that doesn\u2019t make it acceptable to present users with three ads on one page.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Keyword Tool Recap: (15\/25)<\/h4>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/KeywordTool-Score.png\" alt=\"KeywordTool Recap\" class=\"wp-image-1539319\" srcset=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/KeywordTool-Score.png 800w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/KeywordTool-Score-300x225.png 300w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/KeywordTool-Score-768x576.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>KeywordTool.io may fit the bill if you\u2019re looking a free keyword research tool. But in order to make the most out of it, you have to pay for the paid \u201cPro\u201d version.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2192 <a href=\"https:\/\/keywordtool.io\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"1093\">Click here to experience KeywordTool!<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"paid\">Best Paid Keyword Research Tools<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Being able to perform keyword research for free can be tempting for new bloggers. But, in turn, you\u2019ll miss out on the benefits of purchasing premium solutions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have the funds for a paid tool, here are your best options:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"semrush\">5. SEMrush Keyword Magic Tool<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>First and foremost, <a href=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/semrush-review\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"1094\">SEMrush<\/a> is not positioned solely for keyword research. Rather, it\u2019s a full-blown SEO and digital marketing analytics platform that happens to have a pretty powerful keyword research tool baked in.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To use it, log in to your SEMrush account and select <strong>\u2018Keyword Magic Tool\u2019<\/strong>under the \u201c<strong>Keyword Analytics<\/strong>\u201d sub-menu or <a href=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/go\/semrush\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"1095\" target=\"_blank\" data-lasso-name=\"Semrush\">simply click here.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"889\" height=\"393\" src=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/SEMrush-Keyword-Magic-Tool.png\" alt=\"SEMrush Keyword Magic Tool\" class=\"wp-image-1539261\" srcset=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/SEMrush-Keyword-Magic-Tool.png 889w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/SEMrush-Keyword-Magic-Tool-300x133.png 300w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/SEMrush-Keyword-Magic-Tool-768x340.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 889px) 100vw, 889px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>This brings up the familiar keyword research interface where you enter a seed keyword and get things going.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"948\" height=\"290\" src=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/SEMrush-Keyword-Magic-Tool-Start.png\" alt=\"Keyword Magic Tool Start \" class=\"wp-image-1539262\" srcset=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/SEMrush-Keyword-Magic-Tool-Start.png 948w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/SEMrush-Keyword-Magic-Tool-Start-300x92.png 300w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/SEMrush-Keyword-Magic-Tool-Start-768x235.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 948px) 100vw, 948px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Just give the Keyword Magic Tool a couple of seconds to bring in long-tail suggestions. It shouldn\u2019t take long before you see hundreds of keyword results and a complete set of valuable metrics.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1022\" height=\"637\" src=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/SEMrush-Keyword-Results.png\" alt=\"Keyword Magic Tool Results\" class=\"wp-image-1539263\" srcset=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/SEMrush-Keyword-Results.png 1022w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/SEMrush-Keyword-Results-300x187.png 300w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/SEMrush-Keyword-Results-768x479.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1022px) 100vw, 1022px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>As expected from a premium tool, the Keyword Magic Tool features advanced filter options that allow you to zero in on the keywords you need.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can also comb through the results to find broad matches, exact matches, phrase matches, and related keywords in a snap.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1017\" height=\"292\" src=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/SEMrush-Filters.png\" alt=\"SEMrush Keyword Magic Tool Filters\" class=\"wp-image-1539264\" srcset=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/SEMrush-Filters.png 1017w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/SEMrush-Filters-300x86.png 300w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/SEMrush-Filters-768x221.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1017px) 100vw, 1017px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>If filters don\u2019t do the job of helping you choose the right target keywords, you can use SEMrush\u2019s \u201c<strong>Keyword Difficulty<\/strong>\u201d tool to make side-by-side comparisons.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Just click <strong>\u2018Keyword Difficulty\u2019 <\/strong>under \u201cKeyword Analytics\u201d and enter the keywords you want to compare.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1246\" height=\"555\" src=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/SEMrush-Keyword-Difficulty-Tool.png\" alt=\"SEMrush Keyword Difficulty Tool\" class=\"wp-image-1539265\" srcset=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/SEMrush-Keyword-Difficulty-Tool.png 1246w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/SEMrush-Keyword-Difficulty-Tool-300x134.png 300w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/SEMrush-Keyword-Difficulty-Tool-768x342.png 768w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/SEMrush-Keyword-Difficulty-Tool-1024x456.png 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1246px) 100vw, 1246px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Upon clicking <strong>\u2018Show Difficulty,\u2019 <\/strong>SEMrush should display a table with each keyword\u2019s difficulty rating, average search volume, and any features implemented in SERPs \u2014 from featured videos to site links.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1126\" height=\"430\" src=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/SEMrush-Keyword-Difficulty-Comparison.png\" alt=\"Keyword Difficulty Comparison\" class=\"wp-image-1539266\" srcset=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/SEMrush-Keyword-Difficulty-Comparison.png 1126w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/SEMrush-Keyword-Difficulty-Comparison-300x115.png 300w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/SEMrush-Keyword-Difficulty-Comparison-768x293.png 768w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/SEMrush-Keyword-Difficulty-Comparison-1024x391.png 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1126px) 100vw, 1126px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Usability: 4\/5<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Despite being housed in a comprehensive SEO and marketing analytics platform, the keyword research features of SEMrush are easy to learn and use. The features aren\u2019t as clear-cut as other tools, but anyone should pick them up after a few minutes of use.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Suggestions: 5\/5<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>For me, the Keyword Magic Tool has consistently raked in tons of keyword suggestions whenever I use it. There may be times when other tools offered more suggestions, but SEMrush is never far behind.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Reporting: 5\/5<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>SEMrush lives up to its title as a marketing analytics platform with the sheer amount of keyword data you can get. The Keyword Difficulty tool also gives conclusive insights on which long-tail keyword variations should be targeted.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Filters: 4\/5<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>When it comes to keyword filters, SEMrush is on par with the AdWords Keyword Planner. Apart from the standard options like search volume, keyword difficulty, and CPC, both tools also let you filter results based on match types.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">My Favorite Feature: Keyword Difficulty Tool Comparisons (5\/5)<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>The Keyword Difficulty tool lets you pit potential target keywords against each other so you can decide which is more profitable \u2014 enough said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Worst Feature: Bundled as a Package (-2)<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Instead of paying for a SEMrush subscription, I wish there\u2019s a way to purchase its keyword analytics toolkit separately. But at the end of the day, SEMrush is built as an all-in-one solution for website owners with big needs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">SEMrush Recap: 21\/25<\/h4>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/SEMrush-Score.png\" alt=\"SEMrush Recap\" class=\"wp-image-1539320\" srcset=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/SEMrush-Score.png 800w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/SEMrush-Score-300x225.png 300w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/SEMrush-Score-768x576.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>If you can afford SEMrush and have a use for the rest of its analytics features, go for it. The only reason to hold off on your purchase is if you only need a simple keyword research tool \u2014 not a fully-equipped SEO or marketing analytics platform.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can learn more about SEMrush by reading my full review <a href=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/semrush-review\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"1096\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2192 <a href=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/deals\/semrush-free-trial\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"1097\">Click here to experience SEMrush with a 30-day Trial!<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"ahrefs\">6. Ahrefs<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you see me talk about SEMrush, don\u2019t be surprised if I eventually bring up <a href=\"https:\/\/ahrefs.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"1098\">Ahrefs<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These platforms are often compared in software reviews \u2014 thanks to their identical set of features.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Before we look at its keyword research functionalities, it\u2019s worth noting that the Ahrefs \u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/keywords-explorer\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"1099\">Keywords Explorer<\/a>\u201d recently received a makeover.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It can now scrape keyword suggestions for YouTube, Amazon, Yandex, and a handful of foreign search engines.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"864\" height=\"399\" src=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Ahrefs-Keyword-Explorer.png\" alt=\"Ahrefs Keyword Explorer 3.0\" class=\"wp-image-1539267\" srcset=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Ahrefs-Keyword-Explorer.png 864w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Ahrefs-Keyword-Explorer-300x139.png 300w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Ahrefs-Keyword-Explorer-768x355.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 864px) 100vw, 864px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>As for the results, Keywords Explorer implements a card-based approach. This makes every bit of information more presentable, readable, and easy to find.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1119\" height=\"502\" src=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Ahrefs-Keywords-Overview.png\" alt=\"Ahrefs Keywords Overview\" class=\"wp-image-1539268\" srcset=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Ahrefs-Keywords-Overview.png 1119w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Ahrefs-Keywords-Overview-300x135.png 300w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Ahrefs-Keywords-Overview-768x345.png 768w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Ahrefs-Keywords-Overview-1024x459.png 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1119px) 100vw, 1119px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>The keyword suggestions are also sorted into four categories: \u201c<strong>Having same terms<\/strong>,\u201d \u201c<strong>Questions<\/strong>,\u201d \u201c<strong>Also rank for<\/strong>,\u201d and \u201c<strong>Newly discovered<\/strong>\u201d \u2014 all of which are rather self-explanatory.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1111\" height=\"363\" src=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Ahrefs-Keywords-Suggestions.png\" alt=\"Ahrefs Keyword Suggestions List\" class=\"wp-image-1539269\" srcset=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Ahrefs-Keywords-Suggestions.png 1111w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Ahrefs-Keywords-Suggestions-300x98.png 300w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Ahrefs-Keywords-Suggestions-768x251.png 768w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Ahrefs-Keywords-Suggestions-1024x335.png 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1111px) 100vw, 1111px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Scrolling further down, you\u2019ll find SERP data for the seed keyword you entered. You can refer to the position history chart to determine how pages rank over time or look at the SERP overview to have an idea of what it takes to compete.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1108\" height=\"612\" src=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Ahrefs-Keywords-SERP-overview.png\" alt=\"Ahrefs SERP Overview\" class=\"wp-image-1539270\" srcset=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Ahrefs-Keywords-SERP-overview.png 1108w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Ahrefs-Keywords-SERP-overview-300x166.png 300w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Ahrefs-Keywords-SERP-overview-768x424.png 768w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Ahrefs-Keywords-SERP-overview-1024x566.png 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1108px) 100vw, 1108px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Going back to the keyword suggestions, clicking <strong>\u2018View all\u2019 <\/strong>below each keyword list to view metrics and access your filter options. You may also select keywords one by one to update, export, copy, or add them to a list.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1110\" height=\"483\" src=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Ahrefs-Keywords-List.png\" alt=\"Ahrefs Keywords Lists\" class=\"wp-image-1539271\" srcset=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Ahrefs-Keywords-List.png 1110w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Ahrefs-Keywords-List-300x131.png 300w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Ahrefs-Keywords-List-768x334.png 768w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Ahrefs-Keywords-List-1024x446.png 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1110px) 100vw, 1110px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Usability: 5\/5<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>The user experience on the Ahrefs Keywords Explorer is slightly better than on SEMrush\u2019s Keyword Magic Tool. It simply has a more organized layout, which, in turn, makes keyword data more readable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Suggestions: 5\/5<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>If you were paying attention to the screenshots, you\u2019ll notice that Ahrefs yielded more keyword suggestions than SEMrush or any of the aforementioned tools \u2014 not to mention that Keywords Explorer also generates keyword ideas for a bunch of search engines apart from Google.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Reporting: 4\/5<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Why am I giving Ahrefs a lower score than SEMrush for the reporting aspect? Three words:&nbsp;<em>Keyword Difficulty tool.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Filters: 5\/5<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Ahrefs has all the keyword filter options you\u2019ll ever need for research. It can also filter keywords according to \u201c<strong>Return Rate,<\/strong>\u201d which measures the likelihood of users to search for the same keyword within a 30-day period.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">My Favorite Feature: Foreign Search Engines (3\/5)<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Maybe you run a multilingual website or target users who prefer a different, non-English search engine. In any case, Ahrefs can help you find keywords for those services, unlike most keyword research tools that are locked to Google.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But since it\u2019s probably a non-issue for most English-speaking bloggers, I think it\u2019s only worth three points out of five.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Worst Feature: Bundled as a Package (-2)<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>You probably saw this coming.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s the same story with SEMrush\u2019s keyword research features. If you want to use Keywords Explorer, you\u2019ll have to cough up the money for a monthly Ahrefs subscription.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Ahrefs Recap: 20\/25<\/h4>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Ahrefs-Score.png\" alt=\"Ahrefs Recap\" class=\"wp-image-1539321\" srcset=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Ahrefs-Score.png 800w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Ahrefs-Score-300x225.png 300w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Ahrefs-Score-768x576.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Ahrefs is closer to SEMrush than any other tool \u2014 not just for keyword research, but for everything else as well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I recommend signing up for the free trials of both SEMrush and Ahrefs to decide for yourself.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2192 <a href=\"https:\/\/ahrefs.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"1100\">Click here to experience Ahrefs!<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"kwfinder\">7. KWFinder<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>We now have two heavy-hitters on this list \u2014 namely SEMrush and Ahrefs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Let\u2019s dial it down a bit and go for a lean, straightforward keyword research tool.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/go\/kwfinder\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"1101\" target=\"_blank\" data-lasso-name=\"KWFinder\">KWFinder<\/a>&nbsp;may resemble the Ubersuggest start page. The main difference is that, with KWFinder, you can also search for question-based phrases as well as Google Autocomplete suggestions.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1015\" height=\"411\" src=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/KWfinder.png\" alt=\"KWFinder Start Page\" class=\"wp-image-1539272\" srcset=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/KWfinder.png 1015w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/KWfinder-300x121.png 300w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/KWfinder-768x311.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1015px) 100vw, 1015px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>I only had to use KWFinder once to realize that it\u2019s basically Ubersuggest on steroids. Not only are there more keyword data loaded on one page, the metrics themselves are also more accurate.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"601\" src=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/KWfinder-metrics.png\" alt=\"KWFinder more accurate metrics\" class=\"wp-image-1539273\" srcset=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/KWfinder-metrics.png 1000w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/KWfinder-metrics-300x180.png 300w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/KWfinder-metrics-768x462.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>KWFinder also enables the creation of keyword lists \u2014 a much-needed feature that a free tool like Ubersuggest can\u2019t and doesn\u2019t provide.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To use lists, tick the checkboxes to the left of the desired keywords and click <strong>\u2018Add to list.\u2019<\/strong> You\u2019ll be asked to create a new list if you haven\u2019t made one yet.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"765\" height=\"514\" src=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/KWFinder-Add-List.png\" alt=\"KWFinder Add to LIst\" class=\"wp-image-1539274\" srcset=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/KWFinder-Add-List.png 765w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/KWFinder-Add-List-300x202.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 765px) 100vw, 765px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Usability: 5\/5<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>KWFinder is as to-the-point as you can get with keyword research tools. All the information you need \u2014 from keyword suggestions to your lists \u2014 are always within two clicks away.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Suggestions: 4\/5<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>For search engine keywords, KWFinder\u2019s results are comparable to that of Ubersuggest, but it\u2019s a tad more extensive. It may not give you the most keyword suggestion, but its ability to find questions and Autocomplete suggestions have earned it extra points.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Reporting: 3\/5<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>As a paid keyword research software, you\u2019d expect KWFinder\u2019s reporting features to be significantly better than a free tool like Ubersuggest.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Sadly, that isn\u2019t the case. Search volumes, average CPC, keyword difficulty, CSV reports \u2014 all of these elements are already obtainable via Ubersuggest.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>KWFinder does deserve credit for allowing you to save keyword lists and view your account\u2019s keyword search history.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Filters: 3\/5<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>As with the rest of the KWFinder-Ubersuggest comparisons I\u2019ve made in this section, their keyword filter options are also similar with only three minor differences:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>First, KWFinder lets you find keywords within a certain word count range, Ubersuggest does not.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Second, KWFinder lets you hide keywords that are already on your lists, Ubersuggest does not.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And third, KWFinder charges you a minimum of $29 per month to access these filters, whereas Ubersuggest remains free.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">My Favorite Feature: Interest Over Time Graph (4\/5)<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>I like to look at my keywords as long-term investments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Before I build content around them, I want to ascertain that they\u2019ll remain relevant over time. And that is why I think KWFinder\u2019s \u201cInterest Over Time\u201d tracker makes it worthy of your purchase.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can see more of KWFinder in action by reading <a href=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/kwfinder-review\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"1102\">this post<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Worst Feature: Only 200 Related Keywords for the Basic Plan (-3)<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>For some reason, the KWFinder developers decided to limit the number of related keyword suggestions their entry-level users can get to only 200. That\u2019s why I advise against buying their \u201cBasic\u201d plan and spend the extra $10 for up to 700 keyword suggestions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">KWFinder Recap: 16\/25<\/h4>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/KWFinder-Score.png\" alt=\"KWFinder Recap\" class=\"wp-image-1539322\" srcset=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/KWFinder-Score.png 800w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/KWFinder-Score-300x225.png 300w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/KWFinder-Score-768x576.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re willing to spend money on a more reliable and robust version of Ubersuggest, then KWFinder is indeed worth picking up.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2192 <a href=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/go\/kwfinder\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"1103\" data-lasso-name=\"KWFinder\" target=\"_blank\">Click here to experience KWFinder!<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"serpstat\">8. Serpstat<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>I know my readers \u2014 a lot of you already make money and would like to continue growing your blog.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That said, I\u2019ll present you with another platform that does a lot more than just keyword research.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/go\/serpstat\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"1104\" target=\"_blank\" data-lasso-name=\"SerpStat\">Serpstat<\/a>&nbsp;is a flexible marketing platform that can help you with keyword research, content marketing, SEO, and PPC. From the homepage, you only need a keyword, domain, or page URL to fire up the tool.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Once you have any of these, click <strong>\u2018Search.\u2019<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"806\" height=\"332\" src=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Serpstat-start-page.png\" alt=\"Serpstat start page\" class=\"wp-image-1539275\" srcset=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Serpstat-start-page.png 806w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Serpstat-start-page-300x124.png 300w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Serpstat-start-page-768x316.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 806px) 100vw, 806px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>If you entered a keyword, Serpstat will show you the usual \u2014 the keyword\u2019s average search volume, a competitiveness score, the projected keyword difficulty rating, and a list of long-tail keyword variations for both SEO and PPC.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1073\" height=\"507\" src=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Serpstat-keyword-overview.png\" alt=\"Serpstat Keyword Overview\" class=\"wp-image-1539276\" srcset=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Serpstat-keyword-overview.png 1073w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Serpstat-keyword-overview-300x142.png 300w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Serpstat-keyword-overview-768x363.png 768w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Serpstat-keyword-overview-1024x484.png 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1073px) 100vw, 1073px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>But where\u2019s the fun exploring features that are fairly similar to what we\u2019ve covered so far?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Suppose you have a competitor whom you\u2019re struggling to outperform in search rankings. Wouldn\u2019t it be great if you can skip the number-crunching and just look at the keywords that work for them?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With Serpstat, you can.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Just enter your competitor\u2019s domain address or their top post\u2019s URL and you\u2019re golden.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1072\" height=\"648\" src=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Serpstat-competitor-domain.png\" alt=\"Serpstat Competitor Domain\" class=\"wp-image-1539277\" srcset=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Serpstat-competitor-domain.png 1072w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Serpstat-competitor-domain-300x181.png 300w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Serpstat-competitor-domain-768x464.png 768w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Serpstat-competitor-domain-1024x619.png 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1072px) 100vw, 1072px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><em>You can also do this with Ahrefs, SEMrush, and the majority of marketing and SEO analytics platforms out there. <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If that\u2019s not enough, you can also go to <strong>\u2018Search Questions\u2019 <\/strong>under the \u201cKeyword Research\u201d sub-menu, enter a keyword, and find search user questions that can fuel your content strategy.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1318\" height=\"501\" src=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Serpstat-search-question.png\" alt=\"Serpstat Search Question\" class=\"wp-image-1539278\" srcset=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Serpstat-search-question.png 1318w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Serpstat-search-question-300x114.png 300w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Serpstat-search-question-768x292.png 768w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Serpstat-search-question-1024x389.png 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1318px) 100vw, 1318px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>I\u2019d also like to point out that Serpstat\u2019s keyword filters are quite remarkable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Aside from filtering keywords based using search volume, CPC, word count, and so on, you can also combine multiple filters for a more refined set of keywords.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For example, if you want to find keywords that have a search volume of 1,000 to 5,000, but don\u2019t want to leave out misspelled keywords, you need to combine two filters with <strong>\u2018Or\u2019 <\/strong>connector.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1056\" height=\"349\" src=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Serpstat-combined-filters.png\" alt=\"Serpstat Combined Filters\" class=\"wp-image-1539279\" srcset=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Serpstat-combined-filters.png 1056w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Serpstat-combined-filters-300x99.png 300w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Serpstat-combined-filters-768x254.png 768w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Serpstat-combined-filters-1024x338.png 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1056px) 100vw, 1056px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Usability: 4\/5<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>I rarely recommend tools that are hard for my readers to learn and use.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Serpstat is no exception. The interface is clean, well-laid-out, and runs like butter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Suggestions: 4\/5<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Serpstat doesn\u2019t offer as many long-tail keyword ideas as Ahrefs, but it\u2019s commendable that they segregated keywords for organic and paid campaigns.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Reporting: 4\/5<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>From a keyword research perspective, Serpstat\u2019s reporting capabilities are undoubtedly among the best. Sure, it doesn\u2019t have the Keyword Difficulty tool that SEMrush has, it does have unique reporting features.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For example, Serpstat can give you a list of your competitors for your seed keyword in PPC advertising. You can even get a preview of their ads \u2014 a great way to get your feet wet in PPC if you haven\u2019t tried it before.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Filters: 5\/5<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Not a lot of keyword research tools can utilize compound filters like Serpstat. And for that, it deserves a perfect score.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">My Favorite Feature: Combined Filters (4\/5)<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>I may sound like a broken record, but Serpstat\u2019s filters are clearly on a league of their own. It\u2019s not exactly a game changer, but it\u2019s still a huge time-saver for keyword research.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Worst Feature: Only 100 Results Per Report (-4)<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>If you think KWFinder\u2019s 200-keyword limit for the base subscription plan is too much, you should know that Serpstat caps all reports \u2014 not just keyword research \u2014 to only 100 results for the cheapest plan. The next pricing option, which gets a huge increase of up to 15,000 results per report, costs $50 more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Serpstat Recap: 17\/25<\/h4>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Serpstat-Score.png\" alt=\"SERPstat Recap\" class=\"wp-image-1539323\" srcset=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Serpstat-Score.png 800w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Serpstat-Score-300x225.png 300w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Serpstat-Score-768x576.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Let\u2019s face it \u2014 the only problem with Serpstat is the base version\u2019s limitations. On the other hand, it can potentially give you more keyword results for less compared to Ahrefs and SEMrush, which generates only up to 10,000 results per report for $99 and $99.95, respectively.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2192 <a href=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/go\/serpstat\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"1105\" data-lasso-name=\"SerpStat\" target=\"_blank\">Click here to experience Serpstat!<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"spyfu\">9. SpyFu<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Now that we\u2019re comparing tools that unveil competitor keywords, it might be a good time to introduce <a href=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/go\/spyfu\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"1106\" target=\"_blank\" data-lasso-name=\"SpyFu\">SpyFu<\/a>&nbsp;\u2014 an analytics tool engineered to help you spy on your competitors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Unlike most tools that work by expanding seed keywords, SpyFu focuses on helping you grab the target keywords of your competitors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As such, the tool can only be used by entering the domain of your top competitor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can also use their brand name and let SpyFu automatically determine their address. However, the report you\u2019ll get will be centered on their domain\u2019s AdWords and SEO performance.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1171\" height=\"206\" src=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/SpyFu-start.png\" alt=\"SpyFu Start Page\" class=\"wp-image-1539280\" srcset=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/SpyFu-start.png 1171w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/SpyFu-start-300x53.png 300w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/SpyFu-start-768x135.png 768w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/SpyFu-start-1024x180.png 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1171px) 100vw, 1171px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>If you chose to enter a domain, as you should, SpyFu will grant you a bird\u2019s-eye view of your competitor\u2019s keyword strategy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Some of the data you\u2019ll find include the distribution of their traffic between organic and paid channels, the number of organic keywords they have, and an estimate of their monthly organic clicks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In the example below, we can conclude that our friends at Grammarly&nbsp;heavily prioritize SEO and content marketing over PPC.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1206\" height=\"429\" src=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/SpyFu-Grammarly.png\" alt=\"SpyFu Grammarly Overview Page\" class=\"wp-image-1539281\" srcset=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/SpyFu-Grammarly.png 1206w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/SpyFu-Grammarly-300x107.png 300w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/SpyFu-Grammarly-768x273.png 768w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/SpyFu-Grammarly-1024x364.png 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1206px) 100vw, 1206px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>SpyFu also hauls in a couple of unique reports on the overview page.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I find the \u201c<strong>Competitor Shared Keywords<\/strong>\u201d report to be intriguing, as it shows diagrams that lets you discover the shared organic and paid keywords between two to three competitors.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"575\" src=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/SpyFu-shared-keywords.png\" alt=\"SpyFu Shared Keywords Diagram\" class=\"wp-image-1539282\" srcset=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/SpyFu-shared-keywords.png 1200w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/SpyFu-shared-keywords-300x144.png 300w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/SpyFu-shared-keywords-768x368.png 768w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/SpyFu-shared-keywords-1024x491.png 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Digging deeper, you can spy on your competitor\u2019s target keywords in both paid and organic listings under the \u201c<strong>Top Keywords<\/strong>\u201d section.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1214\" height=\"436\" src=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/SpyFu-View-All-Keywords.png\" alt=\"SpyFu View All Keywords\" class=\"wp-image-1539283\" srcset=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/SpyFu-View-All-Keywords.png 1214w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/SpyFu-View-All-Keywords-300x108.png 300w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/SpyFu-View-All-Keywords-768x276.png 768w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/SpyFu-View-All-Keywords-1024x368.png 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1214px) 100vw, 1214px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>This is where you\u2019ll come across SpyFu\u2019s weak point \u2014 the <em>filters. <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For competitor keywords, you may only sort the results based on factors like the competitor\u2019s rank losses, page one positions, and rank gains for the keywords. Also, you can create a filter that only includes keywords with a specific term.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1206\" height=\"365\" src=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/SpyFu-Filters.png\" alt=\"SpyFu Mini Filters\" class=\"wp-image-1539284\" srcset=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/SpyFu-Filters.png 1206w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/SpyFu-Filters-300x91.png 300w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/SpyFu-Filters-768x232.png 768w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/SpyFu-Filters-1024x310.png 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1206px) 100vw, 1206px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>For related keywords, you get a mish-mash of filter options that only make the page look cluttered, which is weird since they do let users specify custom ranges \u2014 they should\u2019ve just displayed those and got it over with.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"888\" height=\"663\" src=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/SpyFu-Related-Keywords-Filters.png\" alt=\"SpyFu Related Keyword Filters\" class=\"wp-image-1539285\" srcset=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/SpyFu-Related-Keywords-Filters.png 888w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/SpyFu-Related-Keywords-Filters-300x224.png 300w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/SpyFu-Related-Keywords-Filters-768x573.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 888px) 100vw, 888px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Usability: 4\/5<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>SpyFu is not the easiest tool to use, but it certainly won\u2019t take you hours to figure everything out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Just be mindful that they implement a \u201c<strong>traditional<\/strong>\u201d interface where menus are found at the very top of the page. Whenever you want to go to another page, you have to scroll all the way up, making the overall experience slightly slower.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Suggestions: 5\/5<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>For SpyFu, it\u2019s not just about the number of keywords you get \u2014 it\u2019s also about the <em>quality <\/em>and effectiveness of those keywords in SEO or PPC.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Naturally, the volume of keyword suggestions you get depends on the website you\u2019re trying to investigate. If you try to check out the keywords of a big-name brand, I guarantee that SpyFu can step up to the plate and give you <em>tens of thousands&nbsp;<\/em>of keywords if needed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Reporting: 5\/5<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>SpyFu\u2019s overview page alone is crammed with keyword data and insights that would otherwise be invisible using other tools. You could even find keywords that multiple competitors are targeting or generate white label reports \u2014 just in case your blog is run by a team.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Filters: 3\/5<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>While SpyFu is incredible in terms of usability, keyword suggestions, and reports, I really hope their filters were better.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">My Favorite Feature: Most Valuable Keywords (4\/5)<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>The thing about SpyFu is that it doesn\u2019t want to be stuck spending hours in keyword research. Instead, it encourages you to spy on your competitors and leverage the keywords that already work for them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>On the overview page, there are actually four categories you can use to harvest these keywords: <em>newly ranked keywords, page one keywords, \u201calmost there\u201d keywords, <\/em>and <em>most valuable keywords. <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Worst Feature: Paid Keywords May Return Zero Results (-2)<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Although the SpyFu team tracks millions of keywords, the tool sometimes yields zero paid search keywords in some sites. This may be because they don\u2019t have an active PPC campaign, they only target a local audience, or they only use \u201cunique keywords\u201d that no other brand would optimize for.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>SpyFu also won\u2019t be able to track PPC keywords if your competitor only started advertising in less than a month.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">SpyFu Recap: 19\/25<\/h4>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/SpyFu-Score.png\" alt=\"SpyFu Recap\" class=\"wp-image-1539324\" srcset=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/SpyFu-Score.png 800w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/SpyFu-Score-300x225.png 300w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/SpyFu-Score-768x576.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019ve been trying to surpass a close competitor in SERPs, SpyFu can help you formulate a strategy using their own SEO keywords.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>SpyFu can also give you visibility over a competitor\u2019s backlink profile and AdWords tactics \u2014 not really the features you\u2019d look for in a keyword research tool, but they\u2019re still advantageous, nonetheless.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2192 <a href=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/go\/spyfu\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"1107\" data-lasso-name=\"SpyFu\" target=\"_blank\">Click here to experience SpyFu!<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"keywordrevealer\">10. Keyword Revealer<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Finally, let me wrap up this post with another lightweight tool called <a href=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/go\/keywordrevealer\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"1108\" target=\"_blank\" data-lasso-name=\"Keyword Revealer\">Keyword Revealer<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Using the tool, the first thing I noticed is there are only <em>two <\/em>items present from the main menu: \u201cKeyword Research\u201d and \u201cKeyword Brainstorming.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>By going to&nbsp;<strong>\u2018Keyword Research,\u2019 <\/strong>you can perform what you should know by now as the standard way of doing keyword research. You simply enter a seed keyword, fiddle with the region or language options if you must, and then click <strong>\u2018Search.\u2019<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"833\" height=\"308\" src=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/KeywordRevealer-research.png\" alt=\"Keyword Revealer Research\" class=\"wp-image-1539286\" srcset=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/KeywordRevealer-research.png 833w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/KeywordRevealer-research-300x111.png 300w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/KeywordRevealer-research-768x284.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 833px) 100vw, 833px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Average monthly searches, CPC, competitiveness \u2014 all the metrics you care about regarding keywords are there. Keyword Revealer even chips in an estimate of your monthly profits for each keyword should you use them in your PPC campaign.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"993\" height=\"444\" src=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/KeywordRevealer-Profits.png\" alt=\"KeywordRevealer Profit Metric\" class=\"wp-image-1539287\" srcset=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/KeywordRevealer-Profits.png 993w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/KeywordRevealer-Profits-300x134.png 300w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/KeywordRevealer-Profits-768x343.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 993px) 100vw, 993px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Keyword Revealer\u2019s filters aren\u2019t too shabby, either. They\u2019re not outstanding by any means, but they should be enough to help you find the keywords you need.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1010\" height=\"242\" src=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/KeywordRevealer-Filters.png\" alt=\"KeywordRevealer Filters\" class=\"wp-image-1539288\" srcset=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/KeywordRevealer-Filters.png 1010w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/KeywordRevealer-Filters-300x72.png 300w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/KeywordRevealer-Filters-768x184.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1010px) 100vw, 1010px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Same old stuff, right?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Things get a bit more interesting once you try out Keyword Revealer\u2019s \u201cbrainstorming\u201d tool.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Remember AnswerThePublic\u2019s search clouds? Well, that perfectly sums up what the brainstorming tool does.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1064\" height=\"593\" src=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/KeywordRevealer-SearchCloud.png\" alt=\"Keyword Revealer Search Cloud\" class=\"wp-image-1539289\" srcset=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/KeywordRevealer-SearchCloud.png 1064w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/KeywordRevealer-SearchCloud-300x167.png 300w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/KeywordRevealer-SearchCloud-768x428.png 768w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/KeywordRevealer-SearchCloud-1024x571.png 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1064px) 100vw, 1064px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Usability: 5\/5<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Keyword Revealer does an excellent job of keeping keyword research simple. You launch the tool, put in a seed keyword, extract long-tail variations, and export the results.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Suggestions: 4\/5<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Let\u2019s get one thing straight: you won\u2019t get heaps of keywords with Keyword Revealer. It does, however, allow for unlimited keyword results even with the cheapest plan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Reporting: 4\/5<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>You don\u2019t need to be a marketing expert to understand that Keyword Revealer\u2019s \u201cprofit\u201d metric won\u2019t actually reflect the income you\u2019ll get using a keyword for PPC. Nevertheless, the developers have earned a high score for implementing something unique.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Filters: 3\/5<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>As I said, Keyword Revealer\u2019s filters are nothing special. They get the job done, but functionality-wise, they equal the filter options of free tools like Ubersuggest.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">My Favorite Feature: The Price (3\/5)<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Keyword Revealer is may be one of the most affordable keyword research tools to date.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You get unlimited keyword ideas for only $7.50 per month. If that doesn\u2019t get my cost-conscious readers excited, I don\u2019t know what will.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Worst Feature: Can\u2019t Check Domains (-2)<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>As a paid tool, I expected Keyword Revealer to be capable of some domain analysis, which is a feature that even free tools like Ubersuggest have. I won\u2019t penalize it by much, though, since they never advertised such a feature.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Keyword Revealer Recap: 17\/25<\/h4>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/KeywordRevealer-Score.png\" alt=\"Keyword Revealer Recap\" class=\"wp-image-1539325\" srcset=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/KeywordRevealer-Score.png 800w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/KeywordRevealer-Score-300x225.png 300w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/KeywordRevealer-Score-768x576.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Keyword Revealer is a reliable tool that veered away from any advanced feature that could only overcomplicate keyword research. It\u2019s a no-nonsense tool backed by the potential to generate unlimited keyword suggestions. For more details, consider reading this <a href=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/keyword-revealer-review\/\" class=\"rank-math-link\" data-lasso-id=\"1109\">detailed review<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2192 <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/go\/keywordrevealer\/\" class=\"rank-math-link\" data-lasso-id=\"1110\" data-lasso-name=\"Keyword Revealer\" target=\"_blank\">Click here to experience Keyword Revealer!<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"tally\">The Tally<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Done picking the next keyword research tool you\u2019ll use?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If not, here&#8217;s another look at the scoreboard:<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"1200\" src=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Final-Scores.png\" alt=\"Tally\" class=\"wp-image-1539326\" srcset=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Final-Scores.png 800w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Final-Scores-200x300.png 200w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Final-Scores-768x1152.png 768w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Final-Scores-683x1024.png 683w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Top-Tier<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/go\/semrush\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"1111\" data-lasso-name=\"Semrush\" target=\"_blank\">SEMrush<\/a><\/strong> (21\/25 points)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/ahrefs.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"1112\">Ahrefs<\/a><\/strong> (20\/25 points)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/go\/spyfu\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"1113\" data-lasso-name=\"SpyFu\" target=\"_blank\">Spyfu<\/a><\/strong> (19\/25 points)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Above Average<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/go\/keywordrevealer\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"1114\" data-lasso-name=\"Keyword Revealer\" target=\"_blank\">Keyword Revealer<\/a><\/strong> (17\/25 points)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/go\/serpstat\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"1115\" data-lasso-name=\"SerpStat\" target=\"_blank\">SerpStat<\/a><\/strong> (17\/25 points)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/go\/kwfinder\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"1116\" data-lasso-name=\"KWFinder\" target=\"_blank\">KWFinder<\/a><\/strong> (16\/25 points)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Great Places to Start<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/neilpatel.com\/ubersuggest\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"1117\">Ubersuggest<\/a><\/strong> (15\/25 points)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/ads.google.com\/intl\/en_ph\/home\/tools\/keyword-planner\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"1118\">Google Keyword Planner<\/a><\/strong> (15\/25 points)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/keywordtool.io\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"1119\">KeywordTool.io<\/a><\/strong> (15\/25 points)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/answerthepublic.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"1120\">AnswerThePublic<\/a><\/strong> (14\/25 points)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"conclusion\">Conclusion<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>I hope you enjoyed this exhaustive comparison of my top 10 keyword research tools of all time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em><strong>Based on what you\u2019ve learned, what keyword research tool will you choose?<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I know each blogger has their own preferences and needs. That\u2019s why I\u2019m asking you to share your thoughts in the comments below \u2014 foster our community of aspiring Master Bloggers with me!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Looking forward to hearing from you.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>&#x1f4cc; PIN THIS POST FOR LATER<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"900\" src=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/best-keyword-research-tools-pin-1.png\" alt=\"best keyword research tools\" class=\"wp-image-2039617\" srcset=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/best-keyword-research-tools-pin-1.png 600w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/best-keyword-research-tools-pin-1-200x300.png 200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Finding the best keyword research tool doesn\u2019t have to be complicated. 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