You don’t need complex tools or hours of analysis to find good keywords. As an SMB, your advantage lies in understanding your customers and the everyday language they use when searching. This guide gives you practical, quick keyword research methods you can apply instantly.
Start with customer questions
Focus on long-tail keywords
Use simple free tools
1. Start with customer questions
Your best keywords often come from real conversations.
Think about what your customers ask during discovery calls, emails, or WhatsApp inquiries. Turn those questions into content topics—they already have demand.
2. Use free tools to expand your list
A few free tools go a long way:
These give insight into what people truly want to learn.
3. Find keywords your competitors rank for
Search your service or niche and see which competitors appear frequently.
Read their top pages and note repeated terms—they’re ranking for a reason.
Your goal isn’t to copy but to improve and personalise the content.
4. Choose keywords you can realistically rank for
Focus on long-tail keywords such as:
“content marketing tips for SMEs”
“how to build brand identity for small business”
These are easier to rank for and bring highly qualified visitors.
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