About this video
In this video, we talk about different ways in which you can find ideas for your keyword research. Learn why is it important to learn the psychographics of your buyer persona to clearly understand your products unique selling propositions. We share a couple of different methods to get keyword ideas by using a random supplement product from Amazon. We show different ways of looking at that product in the goal of finding out-of-the-box keywords your competitors aren't even thinking of. 1) Multiple usages for the product - what keywords would cover different shape or ingredients, or another packaging of your product? 2) Pain points - thinking about keywords that your customers would type in to solve their pain point. Providing keyword coverage for benefits that make your customers better versions of themselves 3) Origin - thinking about additional USPs that your customers perceive as valuable, especially if your audience belongs to a certain social group. For example, organic supplements, baby clothes made from natural ingredients, USA made, ashwagandha sourced in India etc. 4) Learn to speak your customer's language - leverage the verbiage your customer base uses to find your product online. Great tips to do market research by using Reddit.
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Frequently asked questions
Why should I understand my buyer persona before doing keyword research?
Keyword research tools show you what people are searching for, but they cannot tell you why. Understanding your buyer's inner dialogue, what problems they are trying to solve, what motivates their purchase, and what language they naturally use, is what allows you to generate keyword ideas that tools alone would never surface. A seller who understands that their supplement customer is a stressed professional looking for natural alternatives will find entirely different longtail keyword angles than one who only looks at what competitors are ranking for.
How can I use pain point targeting to find longtail keywords my competitors are missing?
Instead of starting with the product name, start with the problem the product solves. A shopper who does not yet know your product exists will not search for it by name. They will search for their problem: stress relief supplements, natural energy support, or immune support capsules. These problem-based phrases often have lower competition and lower cost per click than direct product keywords, because competitors focus their keyword lists on product-centric terms. Targeting pain point phrases in exact match with modest bids is one of the most cost-efficient ways to generate profitable longtail sales.
How does thinking about product origin or sourcing create additional keyword opportunities?
Certain buyer segments assign strong quality signals to the origin of a product. Shoppers looking for organic supplements, USA-made goods, or ingredients sourced from a specific region will include those attributes in their search. If your product has an origin story that matters to your audience, those attributes become targetable keywords that most competitors overlook. For example, ashwagandha sourced in India, organic cotton baby clothes, or US-manufactured survival gear are all origin-based keywords that can attract buyers who have already filtered for that attribute and are therefore closer to purchasing.
How can Reddit help me find keyword ideas for my Amazon products?
Reddit communities are where buyers discuss products honestly and anonymously, which means the language they use to describe problems, ask questions, and evaluate solutions reflects exactly how they would type a search query. Reading threads in relevant subreddits reveals terminology your customers use that would never appear in a keyword research tool, including slang, colloquial names for ingredients or materials, and problem descriptions that become highly targeted longtail keyword ideas. This research is especially valuable for niche products, supplements, and lifestyle categories where buyer language is highly specific.
What does targeting different product forms or formats mean for keyword research?
Many products exist in multiple forms, and a customer loyal to a category may search for any of those forms depending on their preference or situation. An ashwagandha buyer may search for capsules, powder, tablets, or liquid extract. A seller who only targets the form their product comes in misses every buyer who searches for an alternate form. Even if your product is only available as capsules, appearing in front of someone searching for powder and converting them into a capsule buyer is an acquisition opportunity. These cross-format keywords are typically cheaper and less competitive than core product keywords.
Why are longtail keywords more profitable than high-volume core keywords for ongoing PPC?
High-volume core keywords attract the most competition and therefore the highest cost per click. Longtail keywords are more specific, which means the shopper using them is further along in their decision and closer to buying, which produces a higher conversion rate. The combination of lower cost per click and higher conversion rate produces a lower ACoS, making longtail keywords the primary driver of profitability in a mature campaign. Core keywords are essential for ranking and visibility, but the economic engine of a well-run account is usually the longtail layer.
