Keyword Research Service

Any great SEO strategy starts with one thing: the right keywords.
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SEO that gets you found

Without a clear understanding of what your audience is actually searching for, even the best content, backlinks, and on-page SEO won’t deliver the results you’re after. That’s where our expert keyword research service comes in.

At Bulldog Digital Media, we provide detailed, data-driven SEO keyword research services that uncover exactly what your customers are searching for – and how to rank for it.

Why is keyword research so important?

Keywords are more than just search terms—they’re a window into user intent. By understanding the language your audience uses at each stage of the buying journey, you can:

🎯 Attract more relevant traffic

📈 Improve rankings for valuable terms

🤝 Align your content strategy with what your audience actually wants

✅ Reduce bounce rates and increase conversions

⭐️ Outperform competitors in organic search

Whether you’re launching a new website, scaling your content, or optimising an ecommerce store, our keyword research agency gives you the clarity and confidence to target the terms that truly matter.

Our keyword research services

We offer a comprehensive and collaborative keyword analysis service that adapts to your goals, sector, and content structure. Here’s how we do it:

Keyword discovery and opportunity mapping

Our process starts by casting a wide net across your industry to identify potential opportunities. We analyse:

  • Primary seed keywords and category themes
  • Competitor keyword profiles
  • Industry-specific terminology and jargon
  • Trending and seasonal keywords relevant to your market
  • Search intent behind each term: informational, navigational, or transactional

Search intent and buyer journey mapping

Not all keywords are created equal. We map your keywords to the stages of the buyer journey:

  • Top of Funnel (TOFU): Awareness-building search terms (e.g. “how to choose running shoes”)
  • Middle of Funnel (MOFU): Evaluation keywords (e.g. “Nike vs Adidas running shoes”)
  • Bottom of Funnel (BOFU): Purchase-ready keywords (e.g. “buy men’s Nike running shoes size 10”)

By targeting all stages of the funnel, you can guide users from discovery to conversion.

Keyword clustering and content strategy integration

Once we’ve compiled and analysed the data, we group keywords into clusters that align with your site structure and content strategy. This allows us to:

  • Identify pillar topics and subtopics for content planning
  • Avoid keyword cannibalisation across your site
  • Recommend landing pages, blogs, or product pages based on keyword intent
  • Create topic clusters that build authority and relevance

Competitor keyword gap analysis

Find out where your competitors are ranking – and where you’re not. Our competitor gap analysis reveals:

  • Missed opportunities in your current content
  • High-performing pages you can learn from
  • Easy-win terms that your competitors aren’t targeting effectively

Long-tail and niche keyword targeting

High-volume terms are great, but long-tail keywords often convert better. We help you:

  • Uncover long-tail variations that attract qualified traffic
  • Discover low-competition niches within your market
  • Build out high-converting content around specific user needs

SEO keyword research for different business types

Every business needs a tailored approach. Our SEO keyword research services support:

  • Ecommerce brands optimising product and category pages
  • Local businesses targeting city- or region-specific terms
  • SaaS and service providers building content-led growth funnels
  • Enterprises needing scalable, international keyword strategies

SEO package

£1,500+ per month

Keyword research

Content calendar

Onsite optimisation

Link building & digital PR

Blog content & refreshing

Reporting & SEO reviews

Custom plan

Pick & choose

Tell us your budget

Choose your level of support

Dial your budget up & down

Reporting & SEO reviews

On-going support

Live within each month

Why choose Bulldog Digital Media for keyword research?

🤓 Proven SEO specialists with deep industry knowledge

🤝 Fully bespoke keyword research based on your market and objectives

💬 Transparent and collaborative process from start to finish

📈 Insights, not just data—everything is clearly explained and ready to action

⭐️ Trusted by businesses of all sizes, from startups to household names

Deliverables you can expect

When you partner with our keyword research agency, you’ll receive:

  • A comprehensive keyword research report with search volume, difficulty, and intent
  • Competitor keyword comparisons and ranking data
  • Keyword clusters aligned with your content plan
  • Actionable recommendations for content, landing pages, and optimisation

Tools and technology used

We use a combination of industry-leading tools and custom analysis to gather and validate data, including:

  • Google Keyword Planner
  • Ahrefs and SEMrush
  • Google Search Console and Analytics
  • AnswerThePublic and People Also Ask data

Our focus is on delivering insight – not just confusing spreadsheets. We interpret the data and provide strategic guidance so you know what to do with it.

Let’s find the right keywords for your business

Great SEO starts with knowing your audience – and speaking their language. With our expert keyword research service, you’ll uncover new opportunities, refine your strategy, and build a content plan that gets results.

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Frequently asked questions about keyword research services

How often should keyword research be updated?

Ideally every 6–12 months, or whenever launching a new product, entering a new market, or refreshing your content strategy. Search behaviour and trends change frequently.

What’s the difference between keyword research and keyword analysis?

Keyword research is about discovering search terms and opportunities. Keyword analysis involves evaluating their value, intent, and difficulty to determine where and how to use them.

Can I just use free tools for keyword research?

Free tools provide a basic starting point, but they often miss context, intent, and accuracy. Our service goes beyond keywords to build a full strategy around them.

Is this service useful for existing websites or only new ones?

Both. Existing websites can benefit from keyword gap analysis and re-optimisation, while new sites can lay the groundwork for SEO success from the start.

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