Bob Schmuck

On the post, New Internet Publisher… Smack asked, “Bob, how do you find out what are low competition keywords?”

The best method in finding the competition for a specific keyword is by using Google… of course! The following is the method I use “every time” I’m checking out a new keyword to use for a site topic.

1. Open your browser then go to Google.com.
   
2. Type in your keyword in Google search. For example, “Carnivorous Plant”.
3. Look on the top right corner at “Results 1 – 10 of about 920,000 for Carnivorous Plant.” The 920,000 are your competition for that keyword.
   
4. Now, close your browser… Your done!

If your search has fewer than 1,000,000 of competition for a specific keyword, it’s a good keyword in my opinion. Keep in mind there are other factures when selecting a good keyword. This is only showing you how to find a specific keyword’s competition.

It is very easy process. Also remember I’ve had the problem with Google showing incorrect results in the competition before. I like to call it a “Google hick up”. So… Before you choose the keyword, give it a few days and recheck the competition to confirm your results.