{"id":6709,"date":"2026-02-04T09:53:14","date_gmt":"2026-02-04T14:53:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lowfruits.io\/?p=6709"},"modified":"2026-02-04T09:53:16","modified_gmt":"2026-02-04T14:53:16","slug":"good-seo-keywords","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lowfruits.io\/blog\/good-seo-keywords\/","title":{"rendered":"An SEO Specialist&#8217;s Take on the Idea of &#8220;Good&#8221; SEO Keywords"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>What makes a keyword &#8220;good&#8221;? It\u2019s not as simple as a high search volume or a generic difficulty score. In my experience as an SEO specialist, <strong>a good SEO keyword is one that you can actually rank for and that brings real value to your business<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Most keyword tools give you a single keyword difficulty (KD) score, a number from 0 to 100 that promises to tell you how hard a keyword is to rank for. But this approach is deeply flawed, often leading to wasted time and effort.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As I\u2019ve learned over the past 6+ years, the real secret to finding profitable keywords lies in going beyond the surface-level metrics.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In this guide, I'll share the <strong>simple framework I use to find good SEO keywords<\/strong> you can <em>actually<\/em> rank for. It's a method that works for any business, regardless of your website\u2019s authority or your SEO experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group aioseo-table-of-contents crazy has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>In This Article<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-aioseo-table-of-contents\"><ul><li><a href=\"#the-3-pillars-of-a-good-seo-keywords\">The 3 Pillars of a Good SEO Keywords<\/a><ul><li><a href=\"#pillar-1-search-intent\">Pillar 1: Search Intent<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#pillar-2-keyword-difficulty\">Pillar 2: Keyword Difficulty<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#pillar-3-business-value\">Pillar 3: Business Value<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><a href=\"#how-to-find-good-seo-keywords-in-5-simple-steps\">How to Find Good SEO Keywords in 5 Steps<\/a><ul><li><a href=\"#step-1-start-with-a-seed-keyword\">Step 1: Start With a Seed Keyword<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#step-2-uncover-long-tail-keywords-with-high-intent\">Step 2: Uncover Long-Tail Keywords With High-Intent<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#step-3-analyze-the-serp-for-weak-spots\">Step 3: Analyze the SERP for Weak Spots<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#step-4-filter-for-easy-opportunities\">Step 4: Filter for Easy Opportunities<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#step-5-prioritize-keywords-by-business-value\">Step 5: Prioritize Keywords by Business Value<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><a href=\"#why-a-good-keyword-is-about-quality-not-just-quantity\">Why a &#x22;Good&#x22; Keyword Is About Quality, Not Just Quantity<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#faqs-about-finding-good-seo-keywords\">FAQs About Finding Good SEO Keywords<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"the-3-pillars-of-a-good-seo-keywords\">The 3 Pillars of a Good SEO Keywords<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>So, what exactly makes a keyword a &#8220;good&#8221; one?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Forget about the single keyword difficulty score. In my workflow, I use a framework that\u2019s based on the following core pillars:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Search intent: <\/strong>Do you know what the user wants?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Realistic keyword difficulty: <\/strong>Can you rank for it?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Business value: <\/strong>Does it align with your goals?<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>Let\u2019s look at each in detail.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"pillar-1-search-intent\">Pillar 1: Search Intent<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/lowfruits.io\/blog\/search-intent\/\" title=\"Search Intent Explained: What It Is, 4 Types, & Why It Matters\">Search intent<\/a> is the most important factor in SEO. It's the &#8220;why&#8221; behind a user's search query.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For example, if a user types in \u201cjaguar\u201d into the Google search bar, what are they looking for? The animal,&nbsp; the luxury car brand, or the operating system?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Understanding the search intent reveals these answers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"729\" height=\"700\" src=\"https:\/\/lowfruits.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/semantic-search-example.jpg\" alt=\"Google search results for the query jaguar shows the animal and the car.\" class=\"wp-image-5008\" style=\"width:607px;height:auto\" title=\"Vague Search Intent\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lowfruits.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/semantic-search-example.jpg 729w, https:\/\/lowfruits.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/semantic-search-example-300x288.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 729px) 100vw, 729px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>In the above example, the search intent is vague, so Google gives me mixed results.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>A good keyword must align with what the user is actually looking for,<\/strong> otherwise, your content will fail to rank and drive any real value.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If your content <em>doesn\u2019t<\/em> align with the user\u2019s intent, it will not rank\u2014no matter how many backlinks you have. <em>Why?&nbsp;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Because <strong>search engines like Google are designed to give users the most relevant results<\/strong>. If your content doesn't fulfill their intent, it\u2019s not relevant.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"pillar-2-keyword-difficulty\">Pillar 2: Keyword Difficulty<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/lowfruits.io\/blog\/keyword-difficulty\/\" title=\"Keyword Difficulty: What It Is, Why It Matters, & How to Find It\">Keyword difficulty<\/a> (KD) measures how hard it is to rank for a particular search query.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>A good keyword has a realistic difficulty<\/strong>\u2014not one that is impossible to rank for. Many <a href=\"https:\/\/lowfruits.io\/blog\/best-seo-keyword-research-tools\/\" title=\"15 Best SEO Keyword Research Tools [Free & Paid]\">keyword research tools<\/a> give you a generic score, but in reality, a keyword\u2019s difficulty is determined by a variety of factors you can easily analyze.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When I do <a href=\"https:\/\/lowfruits.io\/blog\/keyword-research-for-small-businesses\/\" title=\"Keyword Research for Small Business Owners [Easy SEO Guide]\">keyword research<\/a>, I look for low difficulties <strong>and Weak Spots<\/strong> in the search engine results pages (<a href=\"https:\/\/lowfruits.io\/blog\/what-are-serps\/\" title=\"What Are SERPs?  An Easy Guide to Search Engine Results Pages\">SERPs<\/a>).&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>A Weak Spot is a low-authority website <\/strong>that\u2019s ranking on the first page of search results. Their presence is a clear signal that Google is looking for better, more comprehensive content to rank.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In <a href=\"https:\/\/lowfruits.io\/\" title=\"LowFruits - Analyze the SERPs Faster, Find Weak Spots\">LowFruits<\/a>, you can get both of these metrics right in any keyword report. (Thank goodness, because manually figuring out this data from Google search results would take <em>forever<\/em>.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"487\" src=\"https:\/\/lowfruits.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/sd-weak-spots-lowfruits-1024x487.jpg\" alt=\"LowFruits report with good SEO keywords.\" class=\"wp-image-2387\" title=\"Good SEO Keywords With Low Difficulty & Competition\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lowfruits.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/sd-weak-spots-lowfruits-1024x487.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/lowfruits.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/sd-weak-spots-lowfruits-300x143.jpg 300w, https:\/\/lowfruits.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/sd-weak-spots-lowfruits-768x365.jpg 768w, https:\/\/lowfruits.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/sd-weak-spots-lowfruits-1536x730.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/lowfruits.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/sd-weak-spots-lowfruits.jpg 1900w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>By looking at both the SERP Difficulty (SD) score and Weak Spots, you get a better idea of what a keyword\u2019s actual ranking potential is.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"pillar-3-business-value\">Pillar 3: Business Value<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The ultimate goal of SEO is grow your business, not just rank. Therefore, <strong>a good keyword must have a clear business value<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This means it has the potential to bring you closer to a goal, whether that\u2019s building brand awareness or generating conversions. A keyword is worthless if it doesn\u2019t help you get closer to your business and <a href=\"https:\/\/lowfruits.io\/blog\/seo-goals\/\" title=\"How to Set SEO Goals in 5 Steps (With Examples)\">SEO goals<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"how-to-find-good-seo-keywords-in-5-simple-steps\">How to Find Good SEO Keywords in 5 Steps<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Ready to put it all together? Here's a clear, actionable blueprint for how to pick good keywords for SEO.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"step-1-start-with-a-seed-keyword\">Step 1: Start With a Seed Keyword<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Every good keyword strategy starts with a single, broad term related to your business. This is your <a href=\"https:\/\/lowfruits.io\/blog\/seed-keywords\/\" title=\"How to Find Seed Keywords [5 Quick & Easy Ways]\">seed keyword<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It's not the keyword you're trying to rank for, but rather the<strong> starting point that helps you find all the keywords<\/strong> you'll actually target. Think of it as the parent of all your keyword ideas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In LowFruits, you can enter your seed keyword in the <strong>KWFinder<\/strong> tool.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"241\" src=\"https:\/\/lowfruits.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/kwfinder-search-blank-1-1024x241.jpg\" alt=\"KWFinder search settings.\" class=\"wp-image-2745\" title=\"Seed Keyword Search\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lowfruits.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/kwfinder-search-blank-1-1024x241.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/lowfruits.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/kwfinder-search-blank-1-300x71.jpg 300w, https:\/\/lowfruits.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/kwfinder-search-blank-1-768x181.jpg 768w, https:\/\/lowfruits.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/kwfinder-search-blank-1-1536x361.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/lowfruits.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/kwfinder-search-blank-1-2048x482.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-aioseo-theme-notice-box\" role=\"alert\">\n<p><strong>Note:<\/strong> If you have customers outside of the United States, or are targeting a language other than English, just change those settings before clicking \u201c<strong>Search<\/strong>.\u201d LowFruits will return <a href=\"https:\/\/lowfruits.io\/blog\/keyword-metrics\/\" title=\"7 Keyword Metrics Every SEO Pro Knows (And You Should Too)\">keyword metrics<\/a> based on your selections.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"step-2-uncover-long-tail-keywords-with-high-intent\">Step 2: Uncover Long-Tail Keywords With High-Intent<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Once you have your seed keywords, you're ready to find the real gems: <strong>long-tail keywords<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/lowfruits.io\/blog\/long-tail-keywords\/\" title=\"Long-Tail Keywords: What They Are & How to Find Them\">Long-tail keywords<\/a> are phrases of 3 or more words that have <strong>lower search volume<\/strong> but <strong>higher conversion rates<\/strong>. They\u2019re a goldmine for new websites and small businesses because they\u2019re less competitive.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"730\" height=\"660\" src=\"https:\/\/lowfruits.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/long-tail-keywords-infographicpng.jpeg\" alt=\"Long-tail keywords vs short-tail keywords.\" class=\"wp-image-2498\" style=\"width:650px;height:auto\" title=\"Long-Tail Keywords\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lowfruits.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/long-tail-keywords-infographicpng.jpeg 730w, https:\/\/lowfruits.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/long-tail-keywords-infographicpng-300x271.jpeg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 730px) 100vw, 730px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The other good thing about long-tail keywords is that they have <strong>clear search intent<\/strong>. Unlike our earlier example of the query \u201cjaguar,\u201d which had a vague intent, users type long-tail keywords when they have a <strong>very specific goal in mind.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This makes it easier for you to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list is-style-check-circle-green\">\n<li>Decipher the search intent<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Create content that aligns with the user\u2019s goals<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Rank high in search results for that specific query<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>So, how do you find them?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With a <a href=\"https:\/\/lowfruits.io\/blog\/best-long-tail-keyword-research-tools\/\" title=\"6 Best Long-Tail Keyword Research Tools [Free & Paid]\">long-tail keyword research tool<\/a>, of course. (Yep, they exist, and they\u2019re one of the best kept secrets of SEO professionals.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And naturally, LowFruits is one. So, after performing your seed keyword search from step 1, you would get a keyword report that looks like this:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"432\" src=\"https:\/\/lowfruits.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/los-angeles-florist-kw-report-1024x432.jpg\" alt=\"Keyword research report with florist keywords.\" class=\"wp-image-2422\" title=\"Long-Tail Keyword Report\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lowfruits.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/los-angeles-florist-kw-report-1024x432.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/lowfruits.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/los-angeles-florist-kw-report-300x127.jpg 300w, https:\/\/lowfruits.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/los-angeles-florist-kw-report-768x324.jpg 768w, https:\/\/lowfruits.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/los-angeles-florist-kw-report-1536x648.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/lowfruits.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/los-angeles-florist-kw-report-2048x864.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Take a look at the keyword column. Do you see how each result is over 4 words?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That\u2019s because LowFruits <strong>extracts data from Google\u2019s Autocomplete feature<\/strong> to generate long-tail results. I remember when I started my SEO journey, I used to have this pull this data manually from Google Autocomplete. It was tedious and time-consuming because you can only perform 1 search at a time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With LowFruits, you get hundreds\u2014even thousands\u2014of keywords and their metrics all at once.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"step-3-analyze-the-serp-for-weak-spots\">Step 3: Analyze the SERP for Weak Spots<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Remember how I said the key to finding good keywords for SEO is to look beyond surface-level metrics?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This is the step where that happens.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you want to find good SEO keywords and rank high for them, <strong>you have to do a SERP analysis<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A <a href=\"https:\/\/lowfruits.io\/blog\/how-to-do-a-serp-analysis\/\" title=\"How to Do a SERP Analysis in 5 Easy Steps (With Examples)\">SERP analysis<\/a> is when you analyze the existing search results to see what search engines are serving and what users want.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In the \u201cold\u201d days (aka, before modern <a href=\"https:\/\/lowfruits.io\/blog\/best-serp-analysis-tools\/\" title=\"10 Best SERP Analysis Tools for Smarter, Competitive SEO\">SERP analysis tools<\/a> were a thing), you had to do this process manually. This meant performing a Google search for every keyword you were interested in. Then, you had to study the search results one-by-one to figure out what type of content was ranking and why.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Today, this process is much easier and faster<\/strong>, thanks to tools like LowFruits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Let\u2019s go back to our keyword report from step 2. At this stage, I\u2019d <strong>add a Weak Spots filter <\/strong>to refine my results.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To do this, just click on the <strong># Weak<\/strong> button at the top of your report. Then, set the <strong>minimum<\/strong> number to <strong>2<\/strong>. Click <strong>Apply<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"314\" src=\"https:\/\/lowfruits.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/weak-spots-filter-1-1024x314.jpg\" alt=\"Weak Spots filter in the LowFruits KWFinder.\" class=\"wp-image-2871\" style=\"width:734px;height:auto\" title=\"Weak Spots Filter\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lowfruits.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/weak-spots-filter-1-1024x314.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/lowfruits.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/weak-spots-filter-1-300x92.jpg 300w, https:\/\/lowfruits.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/weak-spots-filter-1-768x236.jpg 768w, https:\/\/lowfruits.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/weak-spots-filter-1-1536x471.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/lowfruits.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/weak-spots-filter-1.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Once you\u2019ve done this, your keyword report will <strong>only show results with 2 or more Weak Spots<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This is ideal for finding weak competitors in SERPs that you can outrank with the right content.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-aioseo-theme-notice-box\" role=\"alert\">\n<p><strong>Pro Tip: <\/strong>Take this a step further and click \u201c<strong>View the SERP<\/strong>\u201d next to any of the keywords in your list. This action will open a report of the <strong>top 10 search results ranking right now<\/strong>. Study these results to inform your own content strategy and outrank the competition.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"764\" src=\"https:\/\/lowfruits.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/top-10-search-results-tulips-1024x764.jpg\" alt=\"SERP analysis function in LowFruits shows the top 10 search results for a specific keyword.\" class=\"wp-image-6471\" title=\"Built-In SERP Analysis\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lowfruits.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/top-10-search-results-tulips-1024x764.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/lowfruits.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/top-10-search-results-tulips-300x224.jpg 300w, https:\/\/lowfruits.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/top-10-search-results-tulips-768x573.jpg 768w, https:\/\/lowfruits.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/top-10-search-results-tulips.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"step-4-filter-for-easy-opportunities\">Step 4: Filter for Easy Opportunities<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Now that you have your Weak Spots, it's time to <strong>add one more filter<\/strong>. I like using this SD (SERP Difficulty) filter to make sure I\u2019m only viewing <a href=\"https:\/\/lowfruits.io\/blog\/low-competition-keywords\/\" title=\"How to Find Low-Competition Keywords in 5 Easy Steps\">low-competition keywords<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can do this easily by clicking <strong>SD<\/strong> at the top of your report. Then, set the <strong>maximum<\/strong> to <strong>1<\/strong>. (SD is on a scale of 1 to 3, with 1 being the easiest.) Click <strong>Apply<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"446\" src=\"https:\/\/lowfruits.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/florist-sd-filter-1024x446.jpg\" alt=\"SERP difficulty filter in LowFruits.\" class=\"wp-image-2445\" title=\"SERP Difficulty Filter\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lowfruits.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/florist-sd-filter-1024x446.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/lowfruits.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/florist-sd-filter-300x131.jpg 300w, https:\/\/lowfruits.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/florist-sd-filter-768x335.jpg 768w, https:\/\/lowfruits.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/florist-sd-filter.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Now, your list will show keywords with:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>A low difficulty<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Multiple Weak Spots<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>These are your low-hanging fruit keywords.&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That means they\u2019re more than just \u201cgood SEO keywords,\u201d but quite literally, <strong>the best type of keywords to target for fast rankings<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-aioseo-theme-notice-box\" role=\"alert\">\n<p><strong>Pro Tip: <\/strong>Click on the \u201c<strong>Vol<\/strong>.\u201d column to sort your results in descending order of keyword search volume. This will put your biggest search volumes at the top, helping you prioritize which keywords to target first.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"424\" src=\"https:\/\/lowfruits.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/keyword-search-volume-1024x424.jpg\" alt=\"Keyword search volume column in a LowFruits keyword report.\" class=\"wp-image-5661\" title=\"Keywords Organized by Search Volume\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lowfruits.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/keyword-search-volume-1024x424.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/lowfruits.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/keyword-search-volume-300x124.jpg 300w, https:\/\/lowfruits.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/keyword-search-volume-768x318.jpg 768w, https:\/\/lowfruits.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/keyword-search-volume.jpg 1300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"step-5-prioritize-keywords-by-business-value\">Step 5: Prioritize Keywords by Business Value<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The final step is to turn your curated list of keywords into an actionable content plan.<\/strong> This is where you prioritize them based on business value, which estimates how specific keywords help you achieve your goals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To do this, I suggest creating a simple spreadsheet or a content calendar with 3 columns: &#8220;Keyword,&#8221; &#8220;Search Intent,&#8221; and &#8220;Business Value.&#8221; For each keyword, ask yourself the following questions:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>High Intent:<\/strong> Does this keyword signal a user who is close to making a purchase (e.g., &#8220;buy,&#8221; &#8220;price,&#8221; or &#8220;coupon&#8221;)?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Revenue Potential:<\/strong> Will a conversion from this keyword generate significant revenue for my business?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Topical Relevance:<\/strong> Does this keyword fit into a topic I can build a comprehensive content strategy around?<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>By answering these questions, you can rank your keyword list from most valuable to least, so you can start with the keywords that will have the biggest impact on your bottom line.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"why-a-good-keyword-is-about-quality-not-just-quantity\">Why a &#8220;Good&#8221; Keyword Is About Quality, Not Just Quantity<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>I hope this guide helped you redefine what a good SEO keyword truly is. It's not about a single metric or a high search volume. In the end, it\u2019s about a combination of:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list is-style-check-circle-green\">\n<li>Search intent<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Realistic difficulty<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>What it can do for your business<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>This is the philosophy behind our entire platform. We built LowFruits not just to show you thousands of keywords, but to help you find the right ones\u2014the ones that will actually help your business grow.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>By focusing on these 3 core pillars and using a tool that finds the real opportunities, you can build a content strategy that\u2019s genuinely effective. Stop wasting your time on keywords you can\u2019t rank for and start finding the ones that will change your business.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/lowfruits.io\/pricing\/\" title=\"LowFruits Pricing\">Find your LowFruits today!<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"faqs-about-finding-good-seo-keywords\">FAQs About Finding Good SEO Keywords<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-aioseo-theme-accordion\">\n<div data-schema-only=\"false\" class=\"wp-block-aioseo-faq\"><h3 class=\"aioseo-faq-block-question\">What are good SEO keywords?<\/h3><div class=\"aioseo-faq-block-answer\">\n<p>Good SEO keywords combine 3 things: (1) they match a user's search intent, (2) they are realistically possible for your website to rank for, and (3) they align with your business goals. There's no generic &#8220;good&#8221; SEO keyword, but following this criteria will help you target the right kind of visitors and support your business's growth.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-aioseo-theme-accordion\">\n<div data-schema-only=\"false\" class=\"wp-block-aioseo-faq\"><h3 class=\"aioseo-faq-block-question\">How do I pick good keywords for SEO?<\/h3><div class=\"aioseo-faq-block-answer\">\n<p>You can pick good keywords for SEO by using keyword research tools. Start with a broad seed keyword, then look for long-tail keywords with high-intent. Analyze the SERPs for &#8220;Weak Spots,&#8221; which are low-authority websites that are ranking on the first page. Prioritize keywords that have these weak competitors, decent search volume, and align with your business goals.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-aioseo-theme-accordion\">\n<div data-schema-only=\"false\" class=\"wp-block-aioseo-faq\"><h3 class=\"aioseo-faq-block-question\">What are some examples of good SEO keywords?<\/h3><div class=\"aioseo-faq-block-answer\">\n<p>A good keyword is a <strong>l<\/strong>ong-tail keyword that addresses a specific need. For example, instead of &#8220;dog food,&#8221; a good keyword would be &#8220;best organic dog food for picky eaters.&#8221; The latter has higher intent and is more likely to be a &#8220;Weak Spot&#8221; opportunity, as it's a specific question that can be answered thoroughly.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-aioseo-theme-accordion\">\n<div data-schema-only=\"false\" class=\"wp-block-aioseo-faq\"><h3 class=\"aioseo-faq-block-question\">Why shouldn't I just use a high-volume keyword?\u00a0<\/h3><div class=\"aioseo-faq-block-answer\">\n<p>High-volume keywords are extremely competitive. If you have a new or low-authority website, you're unlikely to rank for them, which can lead to wasted time and effort. It's much more effective to target lower-volume, long-tail keywords that you have a realistic chance of ranking for. 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