Keyword Research For Bloggers: The Ultimate Guide

Keyword Research For Bloggers: The Ultimate Guide

Being a new blogger probably means you don’t know how to do keyword research for your blog correctly. Or maybe you do but you’re looking for more tips. This post is for you as I’m sharing with your how to perform keyword research for bloggers.

Ever since I started implementing these tips, my blog’s DA went from 8 to 14 in just 4 months. If you know DA you know that’s a huge increase. I’m still not even near where I want to be but if I keep doing things as I’ve been doing, I’ll be there in no time.

Performing keyword research for bloggers can seem daunting but it’s actually a lot easier than it appears.

If you want to increase your blog’s traffic and your DA, keep reading this blog post to find out how to do keyword research for bloggers.


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Keyword Research For Bloggers

What is keyword research?

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According to conductor.com, “Keyword research is the process by which you research popular search terms people type into search engines like Google, and include them strategically in your content so that your content appears higher on a search engine results page (SERP). Keyword research is a fundamental practice in search engine optimization (SEO).”

By adding certain keywords to your posts, they will be categorized by Google (and other search engines)and rank for those terms.

Being bloggers, we can make use of these rankings to drive a ton (and I mean a ton) of traffic to our websites just by using simple keyword strategies.

The importance of the perfect keyword

Having the perfect keyword for a blog post is the difference between having it rank number 1 on search, driving you a ton of traffic and (hopefully) money, and having it on the very last pages of Google where no one ever goes to, so they won’t read your post.

How to find the perfect keyword

The key to the perfect keyword is good search volume plus a low competition.

You want to find a keyword that people look for so you can get some of them on your blog.

Then there’s the competition: the first 10 results are your competition. Ranking on the first page for a keyword with a lower search volume is much better than ranking on the fourth page of Google for a super searched keyword. 75% of people never scroll past the first page of Google results so what’s the point of ranking somewhere other than the first page?

Good search volume + low competition = perfect keyword

Let’s suppose you want to write a blog post about the “best Korean skincare for oily skin”, but it turns out “best Korean serum for oily skin” is a much easier keyword to rank for. The content will still be about Korean skincare for oily skin, but it’s just a slightly different format that will bring you more traffic.

Here is the ultimate guide to keyword research for bloggers where I break down every single thing you need to do to rank on the 1st page of google
Here is the ultimate guide to keyword research for bloggers where I break down every single thing you need to do to rank on the 1st page of google

Keyword research tools

There are a ton of places you can perform your research, some paid and some free.

Free keyword research tools

Paid keyword research tools

How to perform keyword research for bloggers: step-by-step

Brainstorm

To start your keyword research for bloggers, grab yourself a pen and paper and write down as many keyword variations related to the topic you want to write about as you can.

Find your monthly search volume

Take your keyword research tool of choice and type in each keyword you came up with. Next to them, jot down the monthly search volume of each one.

I personally like to target keywords with a monthly volume between 200 and 1500 because they have a good search volume and usually low competition. As you grow your blog, you can aim for keywords with a higher search volume, but if you’re just starting out, I recommend these numbers as a base.

Check out the competition

Go incognito on Google Chrome and type in your keyword: the first 10 results are your competition as I mentioned before.

If you choose to use Keysearch, you can do all of these steps directly on their website.

Go through each one of them and ask yourself:

Are there any blogs on the first 10 results?

If the answer is no, scratch that keyword and move on. If yes, that one is still a good candidate.

Is there at least 1 blog with a lower DA than mine?

You need to have at least 1 blog with a lower DA than yours ranking on the first page to ensure you have a chance at, at the minimum, beating that article and replacing it on Google.

I’m gonna be honest and tell you I don’t always follow this rule. Not because it’s not helpful, but because I’ve found that, in my case, aiming for keywords where all blogs have a higher DA than mine has worked for me and I still managed to get into the first page of Google.

How good is the content ranking on the first page?

Can you write a better and longer post, with more information that lines up exactly with what the reader is searching for? If the answer is yes, congratulations: you’ve got your keyword.

Wait, but what if I have more than 1 keyword that fits all the criteria?”

Well, you just need to choose the one that most benefits you. If they all do, write different articles for each one!

Where to place the keyword

Now that you’ve got your perfect keyword, it’s time to start writing. In order to rank for the keyword, it needs to be present in your article. What I found works best is to place the keywords on:

  • Title
  • URL
  • ALT Text
  • Headings (I usually go for heading 2)
  • Scattered (in a natural way) through the text. The amount depends on how big the article is.

What comes next?

After you hit publish your blog post, it takes a while for Google to pick it up and rank it. What I recommend you to do is wait about 6 months and re-evaluate then (but keep promoting the blog post on Pinterest, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, etc)

After six months, check your ranking on that post. If you’re still not on the first page, see what changes you can make to the post for that to happen: add more information, add more links, take out unnecessary things, etc.

So that’s how to perform keyword research for bloggers. Let me know how you usually do your keyword research in the comments!

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60 + Lifestyle Blog Post Ideas You’ll Love

60 + Lifestyle Blog Post Ideas You’ll Love

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If you’re a lifestyle blogger looking for lifestyle blog post ideas, this post is perfect for you. It’s just the thing you’re looking for.

Here we are with yet another episode of “blog post ideas”!

If you haven’t read the other blog posts on this series, make sure to do so after you read them! I’m sure you’ll find great topics to blog about.

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Today I’m sharing with you over 60 lifestyle blog post ideas your readers will absolutely love reading and you will love writing.

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If you are a beginner lifestyle blogger (or even a seasoned one who’s run out of ideas) these blog post ideas are a great resource to have in hand when creating your content calendar.

Lifestyle Blog Post Ideas

Food + Health Blog Post Ideas

  1. 10 quick dinner recipes to make tonight
  2. Favorite recipes for when you have no time to cook
  3. Share your favorite cake recipe
  4. How to eat healthy on a budget
  5. Share your workout routine
  6. Five ways to live a healthy lifestyle
  7. Bento box ideas
  8. Easy dessert ideas
  9. Your favorite cheat meals
  10. 10 quick dinner recipes to make tonight
  11. Favorite recipes for when you have no time to cook
  12. Share your favorite cake recipe
  13. How to eat healthy on a budget
  14. Share your workout routine
  15. Five ways to live a healthy lifestyle
  16. Bento box ideas
  17. Easy dessert ideas
  18. Your favorite cheat meals
  19. How to read labels

School / Study Tips Blog Post Ideas

  1. Top 5 study tips
  2. Best study playlists
  3. How to use the pomodoro technique to study
  4. How to use the chornell method to styudy
  5. Best study apps
  6. How to learn a new language alone
  7. How to make friends in college/university
  8. How to stay healthy in college
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Self- Development Blog Post Ideas

  1. How to create good habits
  2. Things to do when you’re alone
  3. Time saving life hacks
  4. Books you’ve been loving lately
  5. How to set realistic goals
  6. Bad habits to break
  7. Your weekly routine
  8. How to create good habits
  9. Things to do when you’re alone
  10. Time saving life hacks
  11. Books you’ve been loving lately
  12. How to set realistic goals
  13. Bad habits to break
  14. Your weekly routine
  15. Best self-development books
  16. Favorite podcasts to listen to
  17. How to regain motivation to achieve your goals
  18. Your morning routine
  19. How to read more
  20. Your nighttime routine
  21. Personal growth tips and goals
  22. How to become more disciplined and reach your goals
  23. How to get past self-doubt
  24. Self-care ideas

Home Blog Post Ideas

  1. How to throw the perfect dinner party
  2. Best DIY’s you’ve come across on Pinterest
  3. Laundry tips for beginners
  4. Things to do at home
  5. How to create an amazing at-home spa
  6. Bedroom organization ideas
  7. How to throw the perfect dinner party
  8. Best DIY’s you’ve come across on Pinterest
  9. Laundry tips for beginners
  10. Things to do at home
  11. How to create an amazing at-home spa
  12. Bedroom organization ideas
  13. Declutter checklist printable
  14. How to declutter your kitchen fast
  15. Ideas for decorating small bedroom/apartment
  16. Favorite IKEA DIY’s

Finance Blog Post Ideas

  1. How to save money for college
  2. How to save money for vacation
  3. How to save moeny when buying clothes
  4. How to save money on groceries
  5. Tips to save money while traveling
  6. How to save money online shopping

Other Lifestyle Blog Post Ideas

  1. Share a playlist for a specific occasion (ex: workout, study)
  2. 30 things you need to do before your 30’s
  3. Your work from home routine
  4. How to calm down after a long day
  5. Ways to fill up empty notebooks
  6. Put together a gift guide
  7. Date night ideas
  8. Best tips for a great start to the day
  9. Best romance books you’ve read
  10. Your top motivational quotes
  11. How to pack a suitcase for one week/month
  12. How to improve the quality of your sleep
  13. Favorite shows on Netflix/ Hulu/ other streaming service
  14. How to overcome a burnout

If you liked these lifestyle blog post ideas and you’d like to have access to even more blog post ideas in other topics like fashion, blogging and productivity, make sure to download my “100 Blog Post Ideas” ebook below!

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45 Amazing Beauty Blog Post Ideas

45 Amazing Beauty Blog Post Ideas

If you’re a beauty blogger looking for beauty blog post ideas, this post is perfect for you. It’s just the thing you’re looking for.

Here we are with yet another episode of “blog post ideas”!

If you haven’t read the other blog posts on this series, make sure to do so after you read them! I’m sure you’ll find great topics to blog about.

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To start things off, I’m sharing with you 45 beauty blog post ideas your readers will absolutely love reading and you will love writing.

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If you are a beginner beauty blogger (or even a seasoned one who’s run out of ideas) these blog post ideas are a great resource to have in hand when creating your content calendar.

beauty blog post ideas

Beauty Blog Post Ideas

  1. The best amazon beauty products
  2. What’s on your makeup bag
  3. 5 lipsticks perfect for every day wear
  4. Best foundations for [insert skin type]
  5. How to do a simple makeup look using only 5 products
  6. Best concealers that don’t crease
  7. Best makeup under 20$
  8. Luxury makeup worth the price
  9. How to clean your makeup brushes.
  10. Work makeup looks
  11. Holiday party makeup looks
  12. Gift guide for the beauty lover
  13. Best everyday eyeshadow palettes
  14. Testing tiktok viral beauty hacks
  15. How to organize your makeup colleciton
  16. Makeup tips for people with glasses
  17. How to pick the perfect lipstick for your skin tone
  18. Your favorite makeup tools
  19. Korean 10-step beauty routine guide
  20. Where to buy high quality and low price makeup brushes
  21. Best online makeup shops
  22. How to take off waterproof makeup
  23. Makeup looks for hooded eyes
  24. Your favorite makeup products of all time
  25. Cream blush vs powder blush
  26. How to contour your face
  27. how to do a cut crease makeup look
  28. Best primers for [skin type]
  29. Best loose powders for [skin type]
  30. Beauty tips that do’t involve products
  31. What beauty products to pack for travelling
  32. Easy makeup looks for a wedding
  33. Your morning and nighttime routine.
  34. How to find your skin type
  35. Skincare products that aren’t worth the hype
  36. Skincare for sensitive skin
  37. Skincare products you are currently using
  38. How to make your makeup products last longer
  39. How to conceal dark circles
  40. How to make your makeup products last longer
  41. The best mascara for length, volume etc
  42. Your favorite beauty instagram accounts
  43. Beauty essentials everyone should have
  44. Beauty items to always carry with you
  45. Hot to declutter your makeup and skincare

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50+ Fashion Blog Post Ideas You’ve Never Seen Before

50+ Fashion Blog Post Ideas You’ve Never Seen Before

If you’re a fashion blogger looking for fashion blog post ideas, this post is perfect for you. It’s just the thing you’re looking for.

Welcome to the second installment of my new blog post series called “Blog Post Ideas”.

If you haven’t read the first blog post on this series called “Book blog post ideas” make sure to do so after you read this one! I’m sure you’ll find great topics to blog about.

To start things off, I’m sharing with you more than 28 fashion blog post ideas your readers will absolutely love reading and you will love writing.

If you are a beginner fashion blogger (or even a seasoned one who’s run out of ideas) these fashion blog post ideas are a great resource to have in hand when creating your content calendar.

Fashion Blog Post Ideas

  • 5 basics anyone needs in their wardrobe
  • 5 accessories for each season
  • How to create an amazing wardrobe on a budget
  • How to wear shorts in Winter
  • How to create an amazing look with less than 100$
  • Back to school outfit ideas
  • What to wear to a festival
  • How to wear all white in Winter
  • How to wear black during summer
  • How to dress for a cocktail party
  • How and where to sell your old clothes
  • How to make sure your clothes fit your body
  • Fashion pieces that will never go out of style
  • How to achieve a minimalist wardrobe
  • How to dress for a job interview
  • Date night outfit ideas
  • Best leggings ot wear to the gym
  • How to create a [insert season] capsule wardrobe
  • 10 things to buy at [store name]
  • 15 monochromatic looks
  • Work outfits with jeans
  • How to save money when you shop
  • 10 fashion Instagram accounts to follow
  • Shoes worth investing in
  • Best online stores to buy from
  • How to organize your closet
  • Best basic bags everyone should own
  • What to wear to your best friend’s wedding
  • How to pack for a tropical vacation
  • How to layer clothes
  • How to choose the best colors for your skin tone
  • Best swimwear for people who don’t like showing off their tummies
  • How to wear short dresses in Winter
  • Luxury fashion wishlist
  • The best cameras for fashion bloggers
  • How to wear summer dressed in Winter
  • Where to buy the best sweaters
  • How to edit your outfit photos for instagram
  • Apps every fashion loves should have on their phone
  • Basic accessories every girl should have
  • Seasonal wishlist
  • How to plan your outfits
  • How to declutter your wadrobe
  • How to transform your outfit from day to night
  • How to start a fashion blog
  • How to dress for your body type
  • How to dress for a wedding with less than X $
  • Best Cozy Winter Outfits
  • Best loungewear to wear at home
  • Work from home looks
  • Top 5 fashion hacks
  • Review of fashion items that went viral on Tiktok
  • Review of [store name]
  • Gift guides for fashion lovers
  • How ot find your personal style

If you want even more blog post ideas, I’ve got the freebie for you! Sign up below to get access to my 100 blog post ideas ebook where you will find even more fashion blog post ideas as well as ideas on other topics like productivity, blogging and lifestyle.

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50+ Book Blog Post Ideas Your Readers Will Love

50+ Book Blog Post Ideas Your Readers Will Love

If you’re a book blogger looking for book blog post ideas, this post is just the thing you’re looking for.

Welcome to the first installment of my new blog post series called “Blog Post Ideas”. Creative I know….

To start things off, I’m sharing with you more than 30 book blog post ideas your readers will absolutely love reading.

I am a book lover myself so I’m always on the hunt for my next read. I love reading book blogs because they always have the latest and best book recommendations around.

If you are a beginner book blogger (or even a seasoned one who’s run out of ideas) these book blog post ideas are a great resource to have in hand when creating your content calendar.

Book Blog Post Ideas

  • Best books for people who don’t like to read
  • Best productivity books
  • Kindle Vs Kobo
  • Physical books vs digital books
  • Best chicklit books
  • best self-developement books
  • 5 productivity books that will change the way you work
  • Best health books for people who want to loose weight
  • Best thriller books of [insert year]
  • Best romance books for beginners
  • How to use good reads to find amazing books
  • Best books to read on the beach
  • 10 books to read on commute to work
  • Your all time favorite books
  • 20 Books that are better than the movies
  • Books to read in your 20’s
  • Best books for 1st time moms
  • Best books for teenagers to read
  • 5 holiday books to read this Christmas
  • Best places to buy 2nd hand books
  • How to organize your bookshelves
  • Your favorite beach reads
  • Autumn- inspired books
  • Winter-inspired books
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  • 7 fiction books that aren’t about romance
  • 10 amazing fantasy books
  • Best trilogies out there
  • Unpopular opinions about successful books
  • How to keep track of all the books you reasd
  • Spring-inspired books
  • Summer-inspired books
  • Best books about relationships
  • Best books about studying
  • Best books about habits and routines
  • Best books about note-taking
  • 10 funny and light-hearted books you’ll love
  • Amazing books about goal setting
  • 5 books that will make you cry
  • Review the latest book you’ve read
  • How to read more
  • How to get out of a reading slump
  • Books [famous person] recommends
  • How to use Audible
  • How to use Libby
  • 5 Books like [insert book everyone is talking about at that moment]
  • Best book quotes of [insert year]
  • Monthly TBR
  • How to use/create a book journal
  • Best Bookstagrams
  • Best Booktubers
  • Book haul
  • Books you didn0t finish & why

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