I found 73 ‘hidden’ keywords with this formula last month.
One of ‘em made me $1,200 from a single post.
No backlinks.
No 3,000-word skyscrapers.
No praying to the Google gods.
Just a simple, no-BS trick called the Keyword Golden Ratio — and it still works in 2025.
If you’re a blogger, affiliate, niche site hustler, or honestly just sick of dumping hours into blog posts that don’t rank, then buckle up. You’re about to learn how to laser-target keywords that nobody’s fighting for.
Let’s go.
What the Hell is KGR?
Let’s skip the jargon and get to the core.
KGR stands for Keyword Golden Ratio.
Here’s the back-of-the-napkin version:
KGR = Number of “Allintitle” Results ÷ Monthly Search Volume
If that number is less than 0.25, the keyword is basically Google saying:
“Sure, bro, you can have this one.”
Because nobody’s using the exact phrase in their titles, which makes it ridiculously easy to rank.
Want the real nerd math? Here’s the formula:
Example:
If a keyword has 100 searches per month, and only 10 sites are using it in their title…
KGR = 10 ÷ 100 = 0.10 → That’s GOLD.
Why It Still Works in 2025 (Yes, Even with AI)
People say SEO is dead.
And yes, AI Overviews (Google SGE) shook the whole playground.
But here’s what the so-called “experts” aren’t telling you:
🧠 AI Overviews depend on content clusters and clear, specific intent.
KGR keywords are long-tail. They’re niche. They’re clear as hell.
When someone types “best seo tools for food blogs,” they don’t want a generic answer — they want a blogger who’s actually tried some tools for food blogs. Not AI regurgitating Wikipedia.
That’s where you win.
And Google still pulls from titles, so if no one’s using your exact keyword in the title tag? That’s your backdoor in.
The 5-Minute KGR Formula (Do This Right Now)
Okay, let’s walk through this step-by-step — and yes, this genuinely takes under 5 minutes once you get the hang of it.
Step 1: Find Low-Volume Keywords (50-250 Searches/Month)
Why low-volume?
Because all the big dogs are chasing high-volume junk.
They want “best laptops,” “seo tools,” “wordpress plugins.”
Let them fight each other.
We’ll pick up the scraps — and the scraps still pay.
Use Ahrefs (or any tool that shows volume):
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Go to Keyword Explorer
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Set Volume filter: 10–250
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Optional: KD < 10 (to play it safe)
You’re looking for super specific search terms here:
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“best seo plugins for travel bloggers”
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“how to start a parenting blog in 2025”
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“vegan dessert blog content ideas”
Get creative. These long-tails are where the gold is.
Step 2: Check ‘Allintitle’ Results
Now go to Google.
Type:allintitle:"your keyword"
Yes, include the quotes.
Google will tell you how many pages have that exact phrase in their title. That’s your numerator.
Step 3: Calculate KGR
Now do the math:KGR = Allintitle Results ÷ Monthly Search Volume
Use a calculator. Or better, use the free cheat sheet below (I built it to save myself time).
Step 4: Target KGR < 0.25
Simple rule:
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< 0.25 = publish it, now
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0.26–1.0 = still doable, but not priority
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> 1.0 = meh, skip it unless you’ve got a domain with serious authority
Real Example: I Did This and It Worked
Let’s put theory into practice. This is from my own niche site:
| Keyword | Volume | Allintitle | KGR | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| best seo tools for food blogs | 90 | 12 | 0.13 | Ranked #1 in 14 days 🚀 |
One post. 1,200 words.
$450 in commissions in 3 weeks.
And here’s the fun part — I used no internal links at the time. Just raw intent.
If you publish five of these per month, you’re on track to hit $1k–$2k with almost no backlinks.
What Makes a Good KGR Keyword?
Some folks get too obsessed with the numbers. But here’s what really matters:
✅ Long-tail → 4+ words
✅ Clear buyer intent → “best,” “vs,” “for X,” “how to”
✅ Not brand dominated → avoid stuff like “HubSpot pricing”
✅ Low allintitle → under 25 is my sweet spot
✅ Searchable every month → avoid trendy garbage unless you’re chasing viral traffic
A good KGR keyword feels like something a human actually Googles when they’re 90% ready to act.
Pro Ahrefs Filters to Go Even Deeper
You wanna get ninja with this? Cool. Inside Ahrefs Keyword Explorer:
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Filter 1: KD < 10
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Keeps your picks ultra low-competition
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Filter 2: Traffic Potential > 300
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So even if your exact keyword is low-volume, the page can rank for other stuff too
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Filter 3: Switch to “Questions” tab
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These are your goldmine. Use filters:
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Includes: “how to,” “best,” “top,” “guide,” “vs”
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Exclude: “reddit,” “quora,” “youtube” → content farms
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You can also try this:
Export 100–200 keywords to CSV
Then batch-check allintitle in Google using this Sheets script
(yep, I can give that too if you want it)
Monetization: This is Where the Fun Starts 💰
KGR by itself is cool. But pair it with high-paying affiliate programs?
Now you’re dangerous.
Let’s say you rank for 20 of these long-tail queries in the next 3 months. You’ve got passive traffic rolling in from people ready to buy.
Here’s what you promote:
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Semrush → ~$100+/sale or lead
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Surfer SEO → Recurring monthly affiliate
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Frase.io → Great for content optimization posts
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GeneratePress / Astra → Bloggers love these themes, and they pay lifetime commission
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Digital Products → Think ebooks, Notion templates, mini-courses
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Email tools → ConvertKit, Beehiiv, Systeme.io
Pro move: Create comparison posts and roundup lists using KGR terms. Like:
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“Best SEO Tools for Beginners in 2025 [Ranked]”
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“Surfer SEO vs RankIQ: Which Tool Is Worth the Money?”
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“Top 5 Email Platforms for Coaches (Pros + Cons)”
Every one of those keywords has KGR potential.
Grab My Free KGR Tracker (No Email Needed)
I hate paywalls.
So I made a Google Sheets KGR calculator — free for anyone.
It lets you paste in your keyword, volume, and allintitle, and spits out the KGR automatically.
Anything under 0.25 turns green. Anything over? Red.
Simple.
👉 Click here to copy the free KGR sheet
Use it for client work, niche sites, or even content planning for months.
Why KGR Is Still Winning in 2025
Let’s be real. You could write the greatest blog post ever, but if the keyword is competitive AF, it won’t matter.
KGR flips that logic on its head.
🟢 Small pool of competitors
🟢 High buying intent
🟢 Quick indexing + fast ranking
🟢 No need for link-building drama
You’re basically sidestepping the content war and walking in the side door.
Plus, with AI Overviews and all the SERP changes, long-tail keywords are becoming more valuable — not less.
Google wants to show niche answers to niche questions.
That’s exactly what KGR keywords are.
Bonus: How to Build a Full Site with Just KGR
Wanna take this next level?
Here’s how to build an entire blog around KGR.
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Pick a micro-niche
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Ex: “SEO for food bloggers”
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“AI tools for teachers”
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“Budget travel in India”
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Use Ahrefs → 50–250 vol → KD < 10 → Filter for questions
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Find 30 keywords with KGR < 0.25
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Write 1 post/day for a month
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Interlink all posts like a cluster
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Add affiliate CTAs on day 1
Result?
You’ve got a lean, mean, money-making machine that doesn’t rely on backlinks or social media.
Final Words (Because This Method Changed My Life)
I started blogging in 2018.
I wasted years writing 2,000-word posts that never ranked.
I thought I needed more content. Better design. Fancy tools.
What I really needed?
Better keywords.
Smarter strategy.
A way to stop fighting battles I could never win.
KGR gave me that edge. It’s not sexy. It’s not viral.
But it works. Every damn time.
So here’s what I want you to do:
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✅ Find 10 KGR keywords today
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✅ Publish 3 blog posts this week
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✅ Drop affiliate links in your intro and outro
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✅ Track results in 14–30 days
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✅ Scale
You don’t need to go viral. You just need to go niche.
Now your move: Want a KGR Masterclass video + free niche list next? Or a full content calendar template? Just ask. 👇
Let’s kill 2025 — one low-competition keyword at a time