How it works
The Research tool offers three flexible ways to discover keywords:Input options
- Seed keyword
- Parametrized keyword
- Domain analysis
Enter a single keyword relevant to your site or brand, and Byword will return a comprehensive list of related keywords.Example: “protein powder”
Analyzing keyword data
After submitting your input, Byword displays a list of relevant keywords along with valuable metrics:The table includes key metrics to help you evaluate each keyword’s potential value for your content strategy.
- Search Volume: Estimated monthly search volume
- Trend: Visual sparkline showing the last 12 months of search volume data
- Difficulty: Score from 0-100 indicating ranking difficulty (derived from PPC metrics)
Using keyword lists
Keyword lists help you organize related keywords for specific content projects or topics.Creating and managing keyword lists
- Click “Manage Keyword Lists” in the top right of the research screen
- Select “Create New Keyword List” from the dropdown
- Name your list based on your content category or campaign
- Keywords already in your selected list will be highlighted
Generating content from your research
Once you’ve built a keyword list, you can send it directly to Byword’s Campaign Builder:- Click “Manage Keyword Lists” in the top right
- Select your desired list
- Click “Preview in Campaign Builder”
The “Preview in Campaign Builder” action doesn’t consume article credits or automatically start generation. It simply pre-fills your keyword list into the Campaign Builder for review.
Usage limits by plan
Your Research tool usage is determined by your Byword subscription level:| Plan | Monthly search limit |
|---|---|
| No plan | 3 searches |
| Starter | 25 searches |
| Standard | 80 searches |
| Scale | 300 searches |
| Unlimited | 500 searches |
Best practices
- Start broad, then narrow: Begin with broad seed keywords, then refine using the more specific keywords you discover
- Look for trends: Use the trend sparkline to identify seasonal keywords or growing topics
- Balance volume and difficulty: Target a mix of high-volume competitive terms and lower-difficulty keywords
- Group thematically: Create keyword lists that represent a single cohesive topic to generate more focused content
- Prioritize intent: Group keywords by user intent (informational, commercial, transactional) to create content for different stages of the buyer’s journey