How to Do Keyword Research for Your Business (Free Tools)
Step-by-step keyword research guide for small business websites using free tools. Find keywords that bring buyers — no expensive subscriptions needed.
How to Do Keyword Research for Your Business (Free Tools)
How to Do Keyword Research for Your Business Website (Free Tools)
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Featured Snippet: To do keyword research for your business website using free tools: (1) Brainstorm seed keywords around your services, (2) Use Google Search autocomplete and "People Also Ask," (3) Check Google Keyword Planner (free with Google Ads account), (4) Use Ubersuggest free tier or Ahrefs free tools, (5) Prioritise keywords with buyer intent (includes words like "best," "hire," "cost," "near me," "agency").
H2: The Keyword Research Mindset
You don't need keywords that get searched the most. You need keywords that get searched by people ready to buy. "Web design" gets 1M+ searches/month. "Web design agency Mumbai for startups" gets 400/month. The second one converts 20x better.
H2: Step 1 — Brainstorm Seed Keywords
List every way a customer might search for what you do. Include: service name, service + location, problem they're trying to solve, question they'd Google.
H2: Step 2 — Use Free Research Tools
- Google Autocomplete — type your seed and see every suggestion
- "People Also Ask" — goldmine of long-tail keywords
- Related Searches (bottom of SERP) — what Google associates with your query
- Google Keyword Planner — free with any Google Ads account
- Ubersuggest (free tier) — volume and difficulty estimates
- AnswerThePublic — question-based keyword mapping
H2: Step 3 — Categorise by Intent
- Informational: "what is local SEO" — write a blog post
- Navigational: "Webibi pricing" — ensure your page is indexed
- Commercial: "best web design agency India" — comparison/list content
- Transactional: "hire web designer India" — service page, clear CTA
H2: Step 4 — Pick Your Targets
For a new website: start with 5–10 low-competition, high-intent keywords. Build one excellent page for each. Don't try to rank for everything at once.
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