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SearchVector Keyword Research

Learn how to use SearchVector's powerful keyword research tools to discover high-impact keywords for your app.

Overview​

SearchVector's keyword research engine helps you find the most valuable keywords for your app by analyzing:

  • Search volume and trends
  • Keyword difficulty and competition
  • Related keyword suggestions
  • Conversion potential

How to Use Keyword Research​

1. Access the Research Tool​

  1. Navigate to SearchVector in your AppVector dashboard
  2. Click on Keyword Research
  3. Enter your app category or seed keywords

2. Analyze Keyword Metrics​

For each keyword, SearchVector provides:

Search Volume​

  • Monthly search estimates
  • Trend data (growing, stable, declining)
  • Seasonal patterns

Difficulty Score​

  • Competition level (Easy, Medium, Hard)
  • Number of apps competing for the keyword
  • Top-ranking app authority scores

Relevance Score​

  • How well the keyword matches your app
  • User intent alignment
  • Conversion probability

3. Filter and Sort Results​

Use filters to find the best opportunities:

  • Volume Range: Set minimum/maximum search volumes
  • Difficulty: Focus on easy or medium difficulty keywords
  • Relevance: Show only highly relevant keywords
  • Trends: Filter by growing keywords only

4. Export and Save Keywords​

  • Save promising keywords to your tracking list
  • Export keyword lists for team collaboration
  • Create keyword groups for different campaigns

Best Practices​

For New Apps​

  • Focus on long-tail keywords (3-4 words)
  • Target medium difficulty keywords
  • Look for growing trend keywords
  • Consider local/regional variations

For Established Apps​

  • Mix of high-volume and niche keywords
  • Consider competitive keywords if you have strong metrics
  • Focus on commercial intent keywords
  • Test branded variations

Keyword Research Strategies​

1. Competitor Analysis​

  • Research your top 5 competitors
  • Identify their high-performing keywords
  • Find keywords they're missing
  • Analyze their keyword evolution

2. Category Research​

  • Explore your app category keywords
  • Look for emerging subcategories
  • Find cross-category opportunities
  • Identify seasonal patterns

3. User Intent Mapping​

  • Informational: "how to", "what is"
  • Navigational: brand names, specific apps
  • Transactional: "download", "free", "best"
  • Commercial: "vs", "compare", "review"

Advanced Features​

Keyword Clustering​

  • Group related keywords automatically
  • Identify primary and secondary keywords
  • Build keyword hierarchies
  • Optimize for keyword families

Trend Analysis​

  • Track keyword popularity over time
  • Identify seasonal opportunities
  • Predict future keyword performance
  • Plan keyword campaigns in advance

International Research​

  • Research keywords in different languages
  • Analyze regional search patterns
  • Find localization opportunities
  • Compare global vs local keywords

Start discovering your app's keyword opportunities with SearchVector's research tools today!

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