7 Best Free Keyword Research Tools (With No Limits)

Summary

This video script addresses the challenge of finding free and unlimited SEO keyword research tools amidst the transition from free to paid services. The speaker introduces seven free tools, including Ryan Robinson's, HOTH's, Ahrefs', Ubersuggest, Wordstream, SEO.ai's, and Google Keyword Planner, comparing their features and accuracy. The script emphasizes the importance of keyword research for targeting search volume and competition, and concludes with a comparison of the tools' accuracy using Google Search Console data, highlighting Google Keyword Planner as the most reliable and feature-rich option.

Takeaways

• 🔍 Bloggers often face the issue of free SEO tools becoming paid or limited once they gain popularity.
• 🆓 The speaker searched for and found seven free keyword research tools without usage limits.
• 📈 The importance of keyword research is emphasized for understanding search demand and competition levels.
• 💡 The goal for new sites is to target keywords with adequate search volume and medium to low competition.
• 🔗 A link to a tutorial video for keyword research is provided in the description for further learning.
• 🛠 The free keyword research tool by Ryan Robinson is highlighted for its promise of unlimited free use.
• 🔑 Ubersuggest Google Chrome extension is recommended for analyzing domain authority of search results.
• 🔑 The HOTH's Keyword Research tool, powered by Semrush, offers additional data like cost per click and competition level.
• 🔑 Ahrefs Keyword Generator allows researching keywords across multiple platforms like Google, Bing, YouTube, and Amazon.
• 🔑 Keyword difficulty and search intent are important factors to consider during keyword research.
• 🔑 Wordstream's free keyword research tool provides search volume data sourced from Google and Bing's API.
• 🔑 SEO.ai's free keyword search volume tool offers straightforward average monthly search data.
• 🔑 Google Keyword Planner is the speaker's favorite due to its accuracy, features, and lack of usage restrictions.
• 📊 A comparison of the search volume data from various tools is made against Google Search Console data for accuracy.
• 🎁 Bonus tools like Answer Socrates and leveraging Google Search Console for keyword opportunities are suggested.

Q & A

What is the main challenge bloggers face with SEO tools that start as free but later become paid?

The main challenge is that once a free SEO tool becomes popular, it often transitions to a paid model with limited free usage, which can be frustrating for bloggers who have grown to rely on the tool.

How many free keyword research tools without usage limits were mentioned in the script?

Seven free keyword research tools without usage limits were mentioned in the script.

What was the method used to verify the accuracy of the keyword research tools mentioned?

The suggested search volume from the tools was paired with actual data from the Google Search Console to verify accuracy.

What is the purpose of doing keyword research for new sites according to the script?

The purpose of doing keyword research for new sites is to find keywords with adequate search volume and medium to low competition to increase the chances of ranking well.

What is the recommended approach for new websites when targeting keywords?

For new websites, it is recommended to target keywords with at least 100 monthly search volumes and a mix of low authority sites below 40 domain authority, along with some high authority sites.

What is the URL for Ryan Robinson's free keyword research tool?

The URL for Ryan Robinson's free keyword research tool is ryrob.com/keyword-tool/.

How does the Ubersuggest Google Chrome extension assist in keyword research?

The Ubersuggest extension provides domain authority information for each ranked search result, which helps in assessing keyword competitiveness.

What is the 'Alphabetsoup' method mentioned in the script?

The 'Alphabetsoup' method is a keyword research technique where you type the letters of the alphabet after your main focus keyword on Google to get more keyword ideas.

What feature does the Google Keyword Planner offer that most other free keyword research tools do not?

The Google Keyword Planner offers the ability to find keywords a particular website is ranking for without any limit, which is a feature most other free tools do not provide.

Which tool was identified as the most accurate in the script's comparison of free keyword research tools?

Based on the comparison, WordStream and Google Keyword Planner were identified as the most accurate free keyword research tools.

What is the suggested method to find keyword opportunities directly from the Google Search Console?

The suggested method is to go to the Performance tab, select a page, and then select Queries to see all the keywords the page is ranking for, sorted by impressions to identify optimization opportunities.

What bonus tool was shared in the script for discovering questions that real people are asking on Google?

Answer Socrates was shared as a bonus tool for discovering questions that real people are asking on Google, providing keyword ideas for thorough research-based articles.