TLDR: Mastering SEO in Competitive Niches: Start with unique, low competition keywords, progress strategically, and leverage pattern recognition and competitor analysis.
This article is a summary of a You Tube video “The SEO Strategy to BREAK into Competitive Niches” by Ahrefs
Key Takeaways:
- Identify Low Competition Keywords: Start by finding low competition keywords with business potential to build website authority and bankroll.
- Progress to More Competitive Keywords: Use the initial success to target more competitive keywords, enhancing site authority.
- Unique Seed Keywords: Utilize unique seed keywords in your research to find untapped topics with business potential.
- Align Keywords with Business Focus: Ensure your keyword selection is closely tied to your product and business goals.
- Pattern Recognition in Keyword Research: Identify patterns in successful keywords, like specific credit scores ending in 0 or 5, to find low competition opportunities.
- Utilize Tools like Ahrefs and ChatGPT: Leverage tools for keyword research and to generate unique seed keyword ideas.
- Analyze Competitor Strategies: Investigate low authority websites that rank well for specific keywords to discover untapped topics.
- Content Creation for Ranking: Develop content that ranks well in Google for your chosen keywords.
- Rinse and Repeat Process: Continuously refine and repeat the strategy to gradually target more competitive keywords.
- Build Site Authority and Enjoy Success: The ultimate goal is to make the site authoritative enough to rank for almost any keyword.
