Use keyword research tools to find low difficulty long-tail keywords.
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Why this matters
Long-tail keywords with low keyword difficulty offer better ranking opportunities, especially for new websites.
Hypothetical standard operating procedure
Adapt this example to your site, access, tools, and change process. It is our suggested procedure, informed by the sources below.
- Access a keyword research tool like Ahrefs Keywords Explorer.
- Filter keywords by low difficulty and relevance to your niche.
- Export and compile a list of promising long-tail keywords for targeting.
Watch for
Avoid targeting highly competitive keywords that are difficult to rank for initially.
Definition of done
Identify multiple long-tail keywords with low keyword difficulty suitable for content creation.
Sources & attribution
Original checklist wording and example SOP by Best SEO Checklist, using source-grounded AI assistance. Editorial contact: Ted Kubaitis, @tedkubaitis on Teams. Check current source guidance before implementation.