Keyword Rank #1 Faster: Low-Competition Keyword Strategy Using KWFinder & Keysearch
Let me guess. You’ve been pouring your soul into blog posts, tweaking your on-page SEO, throwing in a few backlinks — and still, you’re stuck on page 3 of Google.
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ToggleBeen there. It sucks.
But wanna know the real reason most blogs never rank?
They’re targeting the wrong damn keywords.
Everyone’s swinging at “high traffic,” “best tools,” “how to start a blog” kinda terms — not realizing they’re going up against 10-year-old sites with thousands of backlinks.
So here’s the fix: go low-competition or go home.
And in this guide, I’m showing you exactly how I use KWFinder and Keysearch (two of the most underrated tools out there) to dig up low-competition gold that actually ranks — fast.
Let’s go.
What Even Is a Low-Competition Keyword?
Let’s break this down in plain words.
Low-competition keywords are:
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Underserved → Not many blogs have written about it, or what’s ranking isn’t that great.
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Low KD (Keyword Difficulty) → Usually under 20 is your sweet spot if you’ve got a new or small blog.
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Still gets searched → Don’t go for keywords with 0 volume just because they’re “easy.”
It’s like walking into an empty playground instead of elbowing your way into a mosh pit.
And you don’t need 1,000 keywords. You need 10 that actually bring you traffic and clicks.
That’s what KWFinder and Keysearch help you find.
Step 1: Why I Use KWFinder (And What Makes It Cool)
KWFinder by Mangools has this no-BS interface.
You punch in a seed keyword, and bam — it shows you:
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KD (on a scale of 0 to 100)
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Volume
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CPC (good for monetization strategy)
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SERP overview with authority and backlink profile of top results
But here’s where it gets spicy:
It shows estimated keyword difficulty in colors.
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Green (easy)
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Yellow (medium)
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Red (don’t even try unless you’re Forbes)
That’s perfect if you don’t wanna spend your life decoding SEO dashboards.
Real Example:
I typed in: “how to get freelance clients”
Got:
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Keyword Difficulty: 17
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Volume: 900/month
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Top 10 sites: Mix of blogs with DR 20–40, barely any backlinks
That’s a rankable keyword.
So I slapped it into my content calendar and wrote a post. Ranked within 3 weeks with 0 backlinks. No joke.
Step 2: My Go-To KWFinder Strategy (Filters Are Your Best Friend)
Here’s the sauce:
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Open KWFinder
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Set filters:
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Max KD: 25
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Min Volume: 100
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Include: words like “how,” “best,” “tools,” “ideas,” “for beginners” (to catch intent-based terms)
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Choose “Related Keywords” or “Autocomplete” to dig deeper.
Start with a general seed term like “vegan recipes” and boom — you’ll start seeing stuff like:
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easy vegan breakfast for students (KD 14, Volume 300)
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cheap vegan meals under $5 (KD 10, Volume 250)
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vegan meal plan for busy professionals (KD 12, Volume 180)
That’s your blog post queue for the month.
Step 3: Keysearch — The Underdog That Punches Hard
Not everyone talks about Keysearch, but I swear this thing has saved me so many hours.
It’s a keyword tool with:
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KD scoring
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Competitor analysis
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Content assistant
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“Easy Keywords” toggle (yes, please)
And best part? It’s cheap. You don’t need to sell your soul like with some $200/month SEO tools.
Keysearch: How I Use It to Find Undiscovered Gems
1. Go to the “Keyword Research” tab
Enter your niche keyword, say “parenting hacks”
2. Flip on the “Only Easy” button
This instantly filters for low KD terms you can ACTUALLY rank for.
3. Look at the “Score”
Keysearch gives a number between 0 and 100.
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0–20 → Goldmine
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21–35 → Maybe
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36+ → You better have backlinks or Jesus on speed dial
Real Example:
Typed in: “parenting hacks”
Keysearch handed me:
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parenting hacks for toddlers (Score: 18)
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hacks for single moms (Score: 15)
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parenting without yelling (Score: 14)
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morning routine with kids (Score: 19)
I ranked for three of those within 30 days.
No outreach. No ads. Just solid content, right keyword.
The Secret Combo: KWFinder + Keysearch
Here’s how I pair them:
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Use KWFinder to brainstorm broad keyword clusters (great UI for scanning fast)
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Then run those terms through Keysearch to validate KD and SERP weaknesses
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Double-check intent and traffic using “Google search + manual eyeballs”
You don’t need 10 tools.
This tag-team combo gives you everything:
✅ Keyword difficulty
✅ Volume
✅ Competitive landscape
✅ Long-tail opportunities
✅ Actual rankability
Keyword Strategy: Don’t Just Look for Volume
This is where 99% of bloggers screw up.
They’re like:
“Ooooh, this keyword gets 9,000 searches/month. Let’s goooo.”
Hold up.
👉 If the top 10 are all giants with 500+ backlinks each, you’re toast.
👉 If the intent is wrong, even if you rank, no one will click or stay.
👉 If the SERP is full of videos, you better have a video — or skip it.
Instead, look for these:
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Keywords with intent (buyer, how-to, problem-solving)
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SERPs with forums, Reddit threads, Quora posts (that’s a gap you can fill)
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Posts from sites with low DR or weak backlinks — that’s where YOU squeeze in
How to Turn 1 Keyword Into 3+ Blog Posts
Let’s say you find this gem in KWFinder:
Keyword: “meal planning for busy moms”
KD: 13
Volume: 450
You don’t just write one post and call it a day. You split it:
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Ultimate Guide: “Meal Planning for Busy Moms: A Step-by-Step 2025 Strategy”
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Tools roundup: “Top 7 Free Apps for Meal Planning (That Save Time)”
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FAQ angle: “Is Meal Planning Worth It for Moms Who Work Full-Time?”
Same keyword family. Different takes. More chances to rank.
This is how you win topical authority without burning out.
Final Thoughts: You Don’t Need to Be a Pro
You don’t need a PhD in SEO.
You just need:
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A reliable way to spot low-hanging keywords
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The right tools (KWFinder + Keysearch)
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Some human common sense to judge competition
Stop chasing keywords with a KD of 68.
Stop trying to rank for “best SEO tools” with a domain you bought last week.
Start small. Go after weirdly specific keywords. Own those corners of the internet.
TL;DR: How to Rank Faster Using KWFinder + Keysearch
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Start with KWFinder to generate keyword ideas
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Filter by KD under 25 + decent volume
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Plug top terms into Keysearch to validate true competitiveness
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Look for weak SERPs (low DR, low backlinks, outdated content)
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Go for long-tail, question-based keywords with real intent
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Write with clarity, not fluff
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Use one keyword to spawn 3–5 related articles for topical depth
That’s how you start ranking in weeks, not years.