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Keyword Research Services: Target the Right Keywords. Rank for What Matters.

Manual keyword research with competitive analysis, search intent mapping, and prioritized targeting strategy. Not an auto-generated keyword dump.

$199Starting at
12+Years Exp.
100%Manual Research

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The Problem

Why DIY Keyword Research Fails Most Businesses

Most businesses target keywords that are too competitive to rank for, have no commercial intent, or miss the terms their potential customers actually search. Free tools provide fragments of data without the strategic context needed to turn keywords into traffic and revenue.

Free Tools Show Fragments, Not the Full Picture

Keyword tools provide estimates with different geographic coverage and access limits. I document the source, location and research period, filter the ideas for commercial relevance, and map the selected queries to useful pages. A paid subscription does not provide a complete record of every customer search.

Free tools: starting points to investigate

Research: a prioritized, documented selection

Assess Competition Before Prioritizing Keywords

A new website may struggle to compete for a broad query against established sites. I review the pages currently ranking, search intent and your content before choosing priorities. A third-party difficulty score is an estimate, not a Google rule or a permanent limit.

Keyword Difficulty: 95/100

Example difficulty estimate; not a ranking limit

SEO Keywords and PPC Keywords Require Different Research

Organic and paid search can share keywords, but their priorities and budgets differ. I evaluate relevance and intent for both channels, then add CPC estimates, negative keywords and campaign structure for paid search.

Research Customer Questions for AI Search

Google says its AI features may issue related searches to explore a question. My GEO research examines customer questions and sources shown in sampled answers, then identifies useful topics your pages do not yet address. Hidden internal queries are not fully observable.

AI Search Checks:

ChatGPT: sample answers and citations

Google: results for relevant queries

Perplexity: cited sources

Keyword Cannibalization Is Silently Destroying Your Rankings

When multiple pages on the same website target the same keyword, those pages compete against each other in Google's index. Ranking authority splits and all competing pages drop lower. Most businesses do not know they have this problem because no free tool surfaces it clearly. Expert keyword research maps every keyword to the correct page and identifies conflicts.

Same keyword, 3 pages competing:

Page A: #28 | Page B: #35 | Page C: #52

After expert keyword mapping:

Page A: #3

Proof

Why Businesses Trust Dmytro Verzhykovskyi with Their Keyword Strategy

With 12+ years of continuous experience in SEO and paid search since 2012 and a 100% client retention rate, Dmytro has conducted keyword research for businesses ranging from service companies to luxury international brands.

12+

Years of SEO and Keyword Research Experience

100%

Client Retention Rate

0 to Global

Solomia Home: Zero to International Visibility in 12 Months

Pricing

Keyword Research Packages

One-time research projects with actionable deliverables. No subscriptions required.

Starter Keyword Research

$199

One-time | 5-7 business days

  • One primary service or niche
  • 100-200 keyword opportunities
  • Search intent classification
  • Competitor gap analysis
  • GEO keyword layer
  • Prioritized spreadsheet + executive summary
Order Starter
Most Popular

Growth Keyword Strategy

$499

One-time | 10-14 business days

  • Full business keyword map
  • 500+ keywords
  • Topic cluster architecture
  • Cannibalization audit
  • Content roadmap
  • GEO analysis
  • Keyword-to-page mapping
  • 30-minute consultation call
Order Growth

PPC Keyword Intelligence

$349

One-time | 7-10 business days

  • Google Ads-specific keyword list
  • 200-400 high-intent keywords
  • CPC benchmarks
  • Negative keyword list
  • Ad structure suggestions
  • Match type recommendations
  • 30-minute consultation call
Order PPC Research
Comparison

Expert Keyword Research vs. Free Tools vs. Cheap Freelancer Lists

Keyword research ranges from free tool exports to $5,000 agency engagements. The difference is not the number of keywords in the spreadsheet. The difference is whether those keywords can realistically drive traffic, conversions, and revenue for the specific business.

Feature Free Tools Freelancer ($50-$150) Agency ($1.5K-$5K) Dmytro ($199-$499)
Search volume dataBroad rangesOne tool onlyMultiple toolsSEMrush + Ahrefs + Google KP cross-referenced
Intent classificationRarelySometimesEvery keyword
Realistic difficulty for YOUR domainSometimesClient-specific
Competitive gap analysisTemplate-based5-10 competitors mapped
Cannibalization auditSometimesGrowth package
PPC-specific keyword listRarelyExtra costPPC package $349
GEO / AI keyword layerAlmost neverEvery package
Topic cluster architectureSometimesGrowth package
Keyword-to-page mappingSometimesMapped to existing pages
Strategy documentRaw exportSpreadsheet onlyPrioritized roadmap
Named, verifiable expertUnknownUnknown analystDmytro
Consultation callExtra feeGrowth + PPC
Price$0-$99/mo$50-$150$1,500-$5,000$199-$499

The cheapest option is the most expensive when it targets the wrong keywords. A single month of content or ad spend aimed at the wrong terms costs more than professional keyword research.

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions About Keyword Research Services

SEMrush and Ahrefs are powerful data collection platforms. Dmytro Verzhykovskyi uses both at enterprise level in every keyword research project. The difference is not the tool but the 12+ years of strategic analysis applied to the data. Tools display keyword difficulty scores and search volumes. Dmytro interprets that data against the client's specific domain strength, competition, business model, and search intent to produce a strategy, not just a spreadsheet. For context on why this matters, see why most SEO campaigns fail.

Some terms suit both SEO and Google Ads. Paid campaigns also require budget, match-type and negative-keyword decisions. The PPC Keyword Intelligence package ($349) adds CPC estimates, negatives and campaign structure to the keyword analysis; a shared term is not automatically wasted effort.

GEO research examines customer questions, related topics and the sources shown in sampled AI answers. Google says its AI features may issue related searches through query fan-out. I use observed results to identify content gaps; I cannot identify every hidden query an AI system generates.

Every keyword research package includes a structured spreadsheet with all keyword data (search volume, difficulty, CPC, intent classification, priority ranking) and an executive summary or strategic roadmap document with plain-English recommendations. Growth and PPC packages include a 30-minute consultation call. The Starter package ($199) covers one niche with 100-200 keywords. The Growth package ($499) covers the full business with 500+ keywords, topic clusters, cannibalization audit, and content roadmap.

Dmytro Verzhykovskyi's Starter Keyword Research package ($199) is delivered in 5-7 business days. The Growth Keyword Strategy ($499) takes 10-14 business days due to the expanded scope covering all business services, extended competitor analysis, and content roadmap creation. The PPC Keyword Intelligence package ($349) is delivered in 7-10 business days. These timelines reflect manual expert analysis, not automated tool exports.

Yes. Many businesses order keyword research from Dmytro Verzhykovskyi as a second opinion on their existing SEO strategy. An independent keyword audit reveals whether the current agency is targeting the right terms, missing competitive opportunities, or causing keyword cannibalization. The Growth Keyword Strategy package ($499) is specifically designed to evaluate an entire site's keyword profile and compare it against the competition. Clients can share the research with their agency or use it to evaluate agency performance.

Several pages can legitimately appear for related searches. I investigate a potential conflict when the wrong page attracts a query, similar pages split useful signals or their purpose is unclear. The Growth Keyword Strategy package ($499) maps pages to intent and recommends clearer targeting or consolidation where evidence supports it.

Keyword research is typically a one-time project that produces a strategic foundation. Dmytro Verzhykovskyi recommends refreshing keyword research annually or when launching new services, entering new markets, or after significant Google algorithm updates. For businesses with active SEO campaigns, Dmytro offers ongoing SEO management that includes regular keyword monitoring and strategy adjustments as a separate service.

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Tell me your niche and I'll reply within 24 hours.

Free checkup. No credit card. No obligation. Full audit from $199

How to use the keyword research for your business

  1. Choose an actual service

    Select a business type and service your company offers in Orange County.

  2. Inspect the query selection

    Read the commercial queries and geographic settings, then open the downloadable data where available.

  3. Choose the right page

    Group closely related intent and map it to a useful existing or proposed service page.

  4. Review the priorities

    Compare business relevance and enquiry value before agreeing what to build or improve.

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