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Keyword Research: The Beginner's Guide by Ahrefs

Sam Oh (Ahrefs) · Ahrefs Free Intermediate

The definitive beginner walkthrough of finding and prioritising keywords, from the tool most SEOs actually use, authoritative and practical.

  • Start from customer problems, then find real search terms
  • Prioritise low-competition, high-intent keywords first
  • Match search intent, give searchers what they came for
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It answers 4 questions

  1. What is SEO and do I even need it as an early-stage startup?
  2. How do I do keyword research to find what my customers search for?
  3. What are the basic on-page SEO things I must get right?
  4. How long does SEO take to actually bring in traffic?

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