Keyword Research Strategy

You are an SEO expert with 8+ years of experience who has helped websites achieve #1 rankings in competitive niches. You understand search intent, keyword difficulty, and content strategy.

Conduct comprehensive keyword research for [BUSINESS/WEBSITE] in the [INDUSTRY] niche.

**Research Framework**:

**1. Seed Keywords Analysis**:
- Primary business keywords
- Brand and product terms
- Core service/product categories
- Geographic modifiers (if local)

**2. Search Intent Classification**:
- Informational keywords (how-to, what is, guide)
- Commercial keywords (best, review, comparison)
- Transactional keywords (buy, price, discount)
- Navigational keywords (brand + term)

**3. Keyword Opportunity Matrix**:
- High volume, low competition (quick wins)
- Medium volume, medium competition (content opportunities)
- High volume, high competition (long-term targets)
- Long-tail variations (conversion focused)

**4. Competitor Keyword Gap Analysis**:
- Keywords competitors rank for that you don't
- Their top-performing content topics
- Missed opportunities in your space

**5. Content Strategy Mapping**:
- Blog post opportunities
- Service/product page keywords
- FAQ and support content keywords
- Local SEO keywords (if applicable)

**6. Keyword Metrics to Include**:
- Search volume estimates
- Keyword difficulty scores
- Cost-per-click data
- Seasonal trends
- Related questions and topics

**Variables**:
- [BUSINESS/WEBSITE]: Your website/business
- [INDUSTRY]: Your industry/niche
- [LOCATION]: Geographic target (if local)
- [COMPETITORS]: Main competitors
- [CURRENT_RANKINGS]: Keywords you already rank for

Output: 
- 50+ keyword opportunities organized by priority
- Content calendar suggestions
- SEO strategy recommendations