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Targeting Vanity Keywords
Chasing high-volume terms with no commercial intent and near-zero chance of ranking in a realistic timeframe.
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Keyword Research That Drives Real Traffic
Find What Buyers Search
Our keyword research services find the exact terms your buyers use and map them to a strategy your team can execute immediately. Built for eCommerce, B2B, and national brands that want search traffic that converts.
We combine GSC data, Ahrefs intelligence, and senior SEO judgement to deliver a keyword architecture your competitors cannot easily copy. Tested across 1,100+ businesses.
1,100+
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50k+
keywords mapped
+312%
avg traffic growth
10+ years
SEO delivery
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Discover exactly which keywords your competitors are winning that you are missing.
Instant insightsNo signup requiredUsed by 1,100+ businesses
Example client growth
↑ +247% YoY+247%
Traffic
10.2k
#1 Rankings
$28M+
Revenue
What most keyword research services do wrong
Other providers sell data. You need decisions.
Most keyword research delivers a list without a strategy. High-volume terms with no intent match, no clustering, no prioritisation, and no guidance on where to start. That is why sites get audited and never move.
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Ignoring Search Intent
Selecting keywords without matching page type and content format to what the searcher actually wants at that moment.
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No Keyword Grouping
Delivering a flat list of keywords instead of clusters that map logically to specific pages, topics, and buyer stages.
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Overlooking Competitor Data
Missing the keywords already driving traffic and revenue to your closest competitors in the SERP.
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Poor Data Filtering
Including irrelevant or low-value terms that inflate the deliverable but add zero strategic value to execution.
What our keyword research service covers
Five core disciplines. One keyword intelligence system.
We do not deliver a list. We build a structured keyword architecture covering intent mapping, competitor analysis, clustering, commercial prioritisation, long-tail discovery, GSC integration, and monthly reporting. Each part feeds the next and the whole system compounds over time.
Search Intent Mapping
We classify every keyword by intent type (informational, commercial, transactional) and map it to the correct page format, so your content and search demand align perfectly.
Competitor Keyword Analysis
We audit your top 5 competitors in Ahrefs to surface the keywords driving their traffic and identify gaps you can close faster than trying to outrank them head-on.
Keyword Clustering
Keywords are grouped into logical clusters by topic and intent, so every page has a clear primary target and a supporting semantic field that builds topical authority.
Commercial Keyword Prioritisation
We filter and rank keywords by commercial value first, so your team executes against terms that drive pipeline and revenue rather than vanity traffic.
Long-tail Opportunity Identification
We surface high-converting long-tail terms your competitors are ignoring, giving you quick ranking wins while building authority for harder head terms over time.
Reporting and Dashboard
Every keyword research engagement includes a structured delivery pack with keyword maps, intent notes, priority scoring, and a monthly movement dashboard so you always know what is working.
Keyword mapIntent notesMonthly movement
SEO doesn't fail because it's hard.It fails because it's disconnected.
Why Search Combat
Keyword research that targets buyers, not just search volume.
Keyword research here is a commercial exercise, not a spreadsheet dump: volume and difficulty data from GSC, Ahrefs, and SEMrush, intent segmentation, and competitor keyword gaps. You see exactly which terms to target first and the traffic each one is worth.
GSC & Ahrefs-backed keyword strategy
Intent segmentation across all clusters
Competitor keyword gap analysis
Priority map tied to ranking opportunity
Verified client data · dental client · 5.09K clicks · 1.03M impressions · 2026
Performance data pulled from live client accounts. Metrics and screenshots updated quarterly.
Google Search Console · client performance · 2026
5.09K clicks · 1.03M impressions · avg position 13.8
5.09K
total clicks
1.03M
impressions
0.5%
avg CTR
13.8
avg position
Ahrefs · keyword difficulty & volume · dental client
8 teeth whitening keywords, KD 11–38 · CPC $2.34–$3.92
Rank movement · teeth whitening · dental client
8 keywords moved to page 1 after keyword research & on-page work.
KeywordBeforeAfterResult
teeth whitening near me
professional teeth whitening near me
teeth whitening places near me
zoom teeth whitening near me
laser teeth whitening near me
teeth whitening services near me
near me teeth whitening
teeth whitening dentist near me
Transparent monthly pricing
Keyword research packages built for agencies, marketers, and eCommerce brands.
Select your industry on the left, then choose the tier that matches your keyword research scope. Every plan includes intent segmentation, competitor gap analysis, and a prioritised execution map.
Growth
Keyword research for growing eCommerce businesses with up to 6 core product categories or topics.
Up to 150 keywords6 core services
One-time fee
$399
+ GST where applicable
What you will achieve with eCommerce keyword research
- Identify up to 150 qualified keyword opportunities across 6 product areas
- Map keywords to up to 6 key pages with on-page recommendations for 2 pages
- Analyse keyword gaps across up to 3 competitors
- Classify commercial and transactional intent to target buyer-ready searches
What's included
- Up to 150 qualified keyword opportunities*
- Primary & secondary keyword selection
- Monthly search-volume data
- Keyword-difficulty data
- Search-intent classification
- Commercial & transactional keyword identification
- Local or national targeting
- Keyword clustering by product or category
- Existing ranking-position check
- Keyword mapping, up to 6 pages
- Competitor keyword gap analysis, up to 3 competitors
- On-page recommendations, up to 2 pages
- Manual keyword research report
Search Combat growth dashboard
A proprietary monthly managed keyword research system built to audit, execute, and compound.
Five steps. One repeatable system. Every cycle starts with fresh keyword discovery, moves through structured analysis and delivery, and feeds every result back into the next research loop so your keyword coverage builds rather than plateaus.
Built for "we have a system" positioning
Discover and Audit
Pull real search data from GSC, Ahrefs, and keyword tools. Map your current keyword positions, find indexation gaps, and identify which pages have untapped ranking potential.
Keyword discovery report
Research and Cluster
Expand the keyword universe across all relevant intent types and group them into logical clusters by topic, page type, and buyer stage. Nothing is added without a commercial reason.
Keyword cluster map
Analyse and Prioritise
Score every keyword cluster by commercial value, difficulty, and speed to rank. Build a prioritised execution list so your team knows exactly which terms to target first and why.
Priority keyword plan
Deliver and Brief
Package the keyword intelligence into an actionable map your content, on-page, and technical teams can immediately execute against. Includes intent notes and content direction per cluster.
Keyword delivery pack
Growth layer
Scale and Compound
Feed every learning back into the next sprint, expand winning content clusters, and remove the next bottleneck before momentum slows.
Output
Next growth loop
Results by market type
Keyword research results across local, national, and eCommerce markets.
Built to carry approved client stories with verified keyword performance data. These samples show the layout before real proof assets are added.
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story cards
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BH
Keyword Research
Blue Haven Dentistry
Website screenshot
Dental practice
+418%
target keywords
Identified high-intent treatment keywords, mapped search intent across service pages, and eliminated keyword cannibalization to improve content targeting.
382 Keywords
41 Clusters
96% Intent Match
EN
Keyword Research
EcoNest Solar
Website screenshot
Solar installer
+287%
search opportunities
Built a keyword strategy around residential and commercial solar searches, uncovering low-competition opportunities with strong buying intent.
268 Keywords
32 Clusters
89 Opportunities
SG
Keyword Research
Summit Garage Doors
Website screenshot
Garage door services
+351%
content coverage
Developed location-based keyword clusters and prioritized high-converting service terms to support future SEO campaigns.
304 Keywords
29 Cities
94% Coverage
PW
Keyword Research
PureFlow Water Systems
Website screenshot
Water filtration
+244%
buyer intent
Researched purchase-focused search terms, grouped related keywords, and created a structured content roadmap for product and service pages.
214 Keywords
26 Clusters
91% Relevance
EF
Keyword Research
Elevate Fitness Studio
Website screenshot
Fitness center
+326%
local search terms
Analyzed competitor rankings, identified underserved local keywords, and organized content around high-value membership searches.
356 Keywords
37 Clusters
84 Local Terms
CC
Keyword Research
Crystal Clear Pools
Website screenshot
Pool services
+269%
niche keywords
Discovered seasonal search trends, optimized keyword targeting, and mapped long-tail phrases to dedicated service pages.
243 Keywords
23 Clusters
92% Intent Match
OA
Keyword Research
Oakridge Animal Care
Website screenshot
Veterinary clinic
+389%
content gaps
Performed competitor gap analysis, identified missed treatment searches, and created keyword groups for new informational content.
418 Keywords
44 Clusters
76 Content Gaps
BR
Keyword Research
BrightStone Remodeling
Website screenshot
Home remodeling
+295%
service keywords
Mapped renovation services to transactional keywords and built a content structure targeting homeowners ready to request quotes.
276 Keywords
31 Clusters
93% Coverage
FB
Keyword Research
FreshBloom Florist
Website screenshot
Florist
+228%
local discovery
Researched seasonal and occasion-based search behavior to build keyword clusters for weddings, events, and same-day flower delivery.
201 Keywords
18 Clusters
63 Local Terms
PP
Keyword Research
Peak Performance Physio
Website screenshot
Physiotherapy clinic
+364%
search demand
Created a comprehensive keyword map covering treatment conditions, rehabilitation services, and local search intent to support long-term organic growth.
339 Keywords
35 Clusters
95% Intent Match
BH
Keyword Research
Blue Haven Dentistry
Website screenshot
Dental practice
+418%
target keywords
Identified high-intent treatment keywords, mapped search intent across service pages, and eliminated keyword cannibalization to improve content targeting.
382 Keywords
41 Clusters
96% Intent Match
EN
Keyword Research
EcoNest Solar
Website screenshot
Solar installer
+287%
search opportunities
Built a keyword strategy around residential and commercial solar searches, uncovering low-competition opportunities with strong buying intent.
268 Keywords
32 Clusters
89 Opportunities
SG
Keyword Research
Summit Garage Doors
Website screenshot
Garage door services
+351%
content coverage
Developed location-based keyword clusters and prioritized high-converting service terms to support future SEO campaigns.
304 Keywords
29 Cities
94% Coverage
PW
Keyword Research
PureFlow Water Systems
Website screenshot
Water filtration
+244%
buyer intent
Researched purchase-focused search terms, grouped related keywords, and created a structured content roadmap for product and service pages.
214 Keywords
26 Clusters
91% Relevance
EF
Keyword Research
Elevate Fitness Studio
Website screenshot
Fitness center
+326%
local search terms
Analyzed competitor rankings, identified underserved local keywords, and organized content around high-value membership searches.
356 Keywords
37 Clusters
84 Local Terms
CC
Keyword Research
Crystal Clear Pools
Website screenshot
Pool services
+269%
niche keywords
Discovered seasonal search trends, optimized keyword targeting, and mapped long-tail phrases to dedicated service pages.
243 Keywords
23 Clusters
92% Intent Match
OA
Keyword Research
Oakridge Animal Care
Website screenshot
Veterinary clinic
+389%
content gaps
Performed competitor gap analysis, identified missed treatment searches, and created keyword groups for new informational content.
418 Keywords
44 Clusters
76 Content Gaps
BR
Keyword Research
BrightStone Remodeling
Website screenshot
Home remodeling
+295%
service keywords
Mapped renovation services to transactional keywords and built a content structure targeting homeowners ready to request quotes.
276 Keywords
31 Clusters
93% Coverage
FB
Keyword Research
FreshBloom Florist
Website screenshot
Florist
+228%
local discovery
Researched seasonal and occasion-based search behavior to build keyword clusters for weddings, events, and same-day flower delivery.
201 Keywords
18 Clusters
63 Local Terms
PP
Keyword Research
Peak Performance Physio
Website screenshot
Physiotherapy clinic
+364%
search demand
Created a comprehensive keyword map covering treatment conditions, rehabilitation services, and local search intent to support long-term organic growth.
339 Keywords
35 Clusters
95% Intent Match
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What is keyword research?
Keyword research is the process of discovering the exact words and phrases people type into search engines when looking for products, services, or information. Good keyword research goes beyond search volume. It examines search intent (what someone actually wants), competition level, commercial value, and how terms cluster together. Done properly, it becomes the foundation for every content, on-page, and technical SEO decision your business makes. Without it, you are guessing at what your buyers are searching for.