23 de febrero de 2026 • AgenticSEO Team • 3 min de lectura
AI SEO Keyword Research: The Full Data Behind Our Content Strategy
Most companies keep their keyword research locked in spreadsheets. We’re publishing ours.
This is the raw data and analysis behind AgenticSEO’s content strategy — the seed keywords, clusters, competitive gaps, and SERP landscapes that inform every page on this site.
Why Publish This?
Two reasons. First, transparency builds trust. Second, this data is genuinely useful for anyone in the AI SEO space, and useful content is what builds topical authority.
Seed Keyword Overview
We started with 16 seed keywords spanning our core positioning: semantic SEO, AI SEO, SEO automation, and the emerging agentic/GEO/AEO space.
| Keyword | Monthly Volume (US) | KD | CPC |
|---|---|---|---|
| ai seo | 7,000 | 80 | $5.00 |
| semantic seo | 3,300 | 39 | $3.00 |
| seo automation | 2,600 | 12 | $5.00 |
| ai search optimization | 2,000 | 60 | $0.70 |
| ai seo tools | 1,800 | 61 | $6.00 |
| automated seo | 1,600 | 13 | $5.00 |
| llm seo | 1,200 | 24 | $5.00 |
| ai content optimization | 700 | 24 | $6.00 |
| ai content strategy | 400 | 17 | $4.50 |
| seo ai agents | 300 | — | — |
| agentic seo | 100 | 3 | — |
Total addressable keyword volume: ~22,750/mo across seeds alone, expanding to 65,000+/mo across all clusters.
The Eight Keyword Clusters
We organized everything into eight topical clusters:
Cluster A: Semantic SEO (~6,600/mo)
Our brand-defining cluster. Includes “semantic seo” (3,300 vol), “what is semantic seo” (500), “semantic keywords seo” (450), “semantic seo automation” (400), and “seo semantic markup” (700). This is home territory.
Cluster B: AI SEO (~18,000/mo)
The umbrella topic. High volume, high competition. “ai seo” alone is 7,000/mo at KD 80. We’ll build toward this through supporting content.
Cluster C: AI SEO Tools (~9,000/mo)
Commercial hub. “ai seo tools” (1,800), “best ai seo tools” (1,600), “ai seo analyzer” (400). High CPC signals strong buyer intent.
Cluster D: SEO Automation (~13,500/mo)
The most actionable cluster. Low KD across the board (12-35), high volume, and a weak SERP landscape. A DR 37 site ranks at position 7 for “seo automation.” This is where we attack first.
Cluster E: LLM & AI Search / GEO / AEO (~16,000/mo)
The future of search. “generative engine optimization” (8,300), “answer engine optimization” (3,200), “llm seo” (1,200). Many commercial terms at KD 1-14. Land grab territory.
Cluster F: AI Content Strategy (~2,500/mo)
Niche but strategic. “ai content optimization” (700), “ai content strategy” (400). Supports the broader AI SEO narrative.
Cluster G: AI Link Building & Technical SEO (~500/mo)
Low volume but high CPC ($7-8). Signals commercial value. Service page targets.
Cluster H: Agentic SEO (~400/mo)
Emerging and brand-defining. “agentic seo” (100, KD 3) and “seo ai agents” (300, no KD). First-mover advantage — we want to define this category.
Low-Hanging Fruit: 43 Keywords Under KD 30
The SEO automation cluster is wide open. Here are the top 10 quick wins:
- seo automation — 2,600 vol, KD 12
- seo automation tools — 1,900 vol, KD 17
- automated seo reports — 1,800 vol, KD 19
- ai seo services — 1,700 vol, KD 10
- ai seo agency — 1,700 vol, KD 12
- automated seo — 1,600 vol, KD 13
- automated seo tools — 1,300 vol, KD 21
- llm seo — 1,200 vol, KD 24
- automate seo — 1,000 vol, KD 18
- seo automated reporting — 800 vol, KD 5
Competitor Gap Analysis
We analyzed Surfer SEO, Frase, Clearscope, Scalenut, and MarketMuse. The finding: none of them own semantic SEO, SEO automation, LLM SEO, agentic SEO, or GEO/AEO terms.
| Topic Area | Surfer | Frase | Clearscope | Scalenut | Our Opportunity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Semantic SEO | — | — | — | — | Own it |
| SEO Automation | — | — | — | — | Own it |
| LLM SEO | — | — | — | — | Own it |
| Agentic SEO | — | — | — | — | Define it |
| GEO / AEO | — | — | — | — | First mover |
SERP Landscape
“semantic seo” is dominated by DR 80-91 sites (Backlinko, Neil Patel, Search Engine Journal). Long-term target.
“seo automation” is wide open — DR 37-70 sites ranking in the top 10 with 15-69 referring domains. Winnable in 3-6 months.
What This Means for Our Strategy
We’re building from the bottom up:
- Phase 1 (now): Own the low-KD terms — seo automation, agentic seo, GEO/AEO services
- Phase 2 (months 3-6): Capture mid-difficulty terms — llm seo, ai content strategy, tool comparisons
- Phase 3 (months 6-12): Compete for head terms — semantic seo, ai seo, generative engine optimization
Every page on this site maps to a keyword cluster. Every blog post targets a specific query. That’s the plan.
Data sourced from Ahrefs Keywords Explorer & Site Explorer, February 2026. US market.