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keyword-research

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SKILL.md
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name: keyword-research
description: Strategic content planning without expensive tools. 6 Circles Method to find what to write about and prioritize it.
triggers:
  - keyword research
  - content topics
  - what to write about
  - free seo tools
  - topic ideation
  - content planning without tools
  - 6 circles method
allowed-tools: Read, Write, Edit, Grep, Glob, WebSearch, WebFetch, mcp__perplexity-ask__perplexity_ask, AskUserQuestion

Keyword Research Without Expensive Tools

Find content topics and prioritize them using free tools and systematic frameworks.

Required Input

Ask the user for:

  1. •Niche/Industry - What space are you in?
  2. •Target Audience - Who are you writing for?
  3. •Business Goal - Traffic, leads, sales, authority?
  4. •Existing Content - Do you have a site/blog already?

The 6 Circles Method

Generate 13 content ideas from a single seed keyword using nested topic clusters.

Structure

code
                    ┌─────────────────────┐
                    │   PRIMARY KEYWORD   │  ← 1 pillar topic
                    │   (Largest Circle)  │
                    └─────────────────────┘
                              │
            ┌─────────────────┼─────────────────┐
            ▼                 ▼                 ▼
     ┌───────────┐     ┌───────────┐     ┌───────────┐
     │ Sub-topic │     │ Sub-topic │     │ Sub-topic │  ← 3 supporting themes
     │     A     │     │     B     │     │     C     │
     └───────────┘     └───────────┘     └───────────┘
            │                 │                 │
      ┌─────┼─────┐     ┌─────┼─────┐     ┌─────┼─────┐
      ▼     ▼     ▼     ▼     ▼     ▼     ▼     ▼     ▼
     [1]   [2]   [3]   [4]   [5]   [6]   [7]   [8]   [9]  ← 9 content pieces

Process

  1. •Identify Primary Keyword - High-traffic, high-intent topic in your niche
  2. •Brainstorm 3 Sub-topics - Related themes that support the primary
  3. •Generate 3 Pieces per Sub-topic - Specific articles addressing aspects of each

Content Types for Supporting Pieces

TypeExample
How-to Guide"How to [achieve outcome] with [method]"
Comparison"[Option A] vs [Option B]: Which is better for [use case]"
List Post"[Number] [adjective] ways to [achieve result]"
Case Study"How [persona] achieved [result] using [approach]"
Trend Analysis"[Topic] trends in [year]: What's changing"
Expert Roundup"[Number] experts share their [topic] strategies"
Beginner Guide"[Topic] for beginners: Everything you need to know"
Tool Review"Best [category] tools for [audience/use case]"
Problem-Solution"Why [problem happens] and how to fix it"

Free Tool Arsenal

Demand Research

ToolUse ForHow to Access
Google Keyword PlannerVolume ranges, competitionads.google.com (free account, no spend)
Google TrendsSeasonality, rising topicstrends.google.com
Ahrefs Free Generator150 suggestions with difficultyahrefs.com/keyword-generator
Ubersuggest3 searches/day with metricsneilpatel.com/ubersuggest

Intent Discovery

ToolUse ForHow to Access
Google AutocompleteReal-time user queriesType in Google search bar
People Also AskQuestion-based contentScroll down in Google SERP
Answer the PublicVisual question mapsanswerthepublic.com (limited free)
AlsoAskedPAA clusteringalsoasked.com (limited free)

Community Mining

SourceWhat to Extract
RedditPain points, questions, terminology
QuoraQuestion patterns, answer gaps
Industry ForumsNiche-specific problems
YouTube CommentsObjections, confusion points
Amazon ReviewsCustomer language, unmet needs

Research Protocol

Step 1: Seed Generation (50-100 keywords)

markdown
## Seed Keywords for [Niche]

### From Google Autocomplete
- [keyword] + a-z variations
- "how to [keyword]"
- "best [keyword] for"
- "[keyword] vs"

### From People Also Ask
- [question 1]
- [question 2]
- [question 3]

### From Reddit r/[subreddit]
- Top posts this month: [themes]
- Common questions: [list]
- Pain points mentioned: [list]

### From Answer the Public
- Questions: [list]
- Prepositions: [list]
- Comparisons: [list]

Step 2: Competition Assessment (Manual SERP Analysis)

For each target keyword, analyze top 10 results:

SignalWhat to Look ForOpportunity If...
Content DepthWord count, comprehensivenessTop results are thin (<1000 words)
FreshnessPublication date, last updateTop results are 2+ years old
Format MatchDoes format match intent?Results don't match searcher need
Authority GapDomain strength of rankersSmall sites ranking (not all big brands)
Content GapsMissing subtopics, unanswered questionsPAA questions not covered

Step 3: Prioritization Matrix

Score each keyword 1-10:

KeywordDemandCompetitionIntent FitOpportunity
[keyword][1-10][1-10, lower=easier][1-10]Demand - Competition

Prioritize: Opportunity score >3, Intent fit >6

Sweet Spot Targets

Site StageMonthly Search VolumeCompetition Level
New site (0-6 months)100-500Low
Growing site (6-18 months)500-2,000Low-Medium
Established site (18+ months)1,000-10,000Medium

Output Format

markdown
# Keyword Research: [Niche/Topic]

## 6 Circles Content Plan

### Primary Keyword: [keyword]
- Monthly searches: [range]
- Competition: [low/medium/high]
- Intent: [informational/commercial/transactional]

### Sub-topic A: [theme]
1. [Article idea] - [target keyword] - [volume]
2. [Article idea] - [target keyword] - [volume]
3. [Article idea] - [target keyword] - [volume]

### Sub-topic B: [theme]
4. [Article idea] - [target keyword] - [volume]
5. [Article idea] - [target keyword] - [volume]
6. [Article idea] - [target keyword] - [volume]

### Sub-topic C: [theme]
7. [Article idea] - [target keyword] - [volume]
8. [Article idea] - [target keyword] - [volume]
9. [Article idea] - [target keyword] - [volume]

## Prioritized Content Queue

| Priority | Topic | Keyword | Volume | Difficulty | Opportunity |
|----------|-------|---------|--------|------------|-------------|
| 1 | [topic] | [keyword] | [vol] | [1-10] | [score] |
| 2 | [topic] | [keyword] | [vol] | [1-10] | [score] |
| 3 | [topic] | [keyword] | [vol] | [1-10] | [score] |

## Quick Wins (Low Competition, Decent Volume)
- [keyword 1] - [rationale]
- [keyword 2] - [rationale]
- [keyword 3] - [rationale]

## Content Gaps Found
- [gap 1] - competitors missing [what]
- [gap 2] - outdated content on [topic]
- [gap 3] - no good [format] exists for [query]

## Reddit/Community Insights
- Top pain point: [description]
- Common question: [question]
- Terminology used: [terms]

## Next Steps
1. [ ] Create pillar content for [primary keyword]
2. [ ] Write [specific article] targeting [quick win keyword]
3. [ ] Research [sub-topic] deeper for more ideas

Reddit Mining Protocol

Search Queries

code
site:reddit.com "[niche]" + "how do I"
site:reddit.com "[niche]" + "help"
site:reddit.com "[niche]" + "struggling with"
site:reddit.com "[niche]" + "recommend"
site:reddit.com "[niche]" + "vs"

What to Extract

  • •Questions asked repeatedly → Content opportunities
  • •Complaints about existing solutions → Angle differentiation
  • •Terminology and slang → Keyword variations
  • •Recommended resources → Competitor analysis
  • •Upvote patterns → Topic demand signals

Integration with Other Skills

After This SkillUse For
content-plannerDetailed outlines for prioritized topics
bofu-keywordsBottom-of-funnel conversion keywords
content-calendarScheduling the content queue
content-writerWriting the actual content

What This Skill Does NOT Do

  • •Provide exact search volume (use Keyword Planner for ranges)
  • •Guarantee rankings
  • •Replace comprehensive SEO audits
  • •Analyze existing site performance (use Google Search Console)