Can you detail your experience and strategies when conducting keyword research as an SEO Consultant?

How To Approach: Associate

  1. Highlight your role in SEO keyword research in job(s).
  2. Showcase scenarios where you carried out effective keyword research.
  3. Discuss the process and tools used.
  4. Explain the results achieved for client(s).

Sample Response: Associate

As an associate SEO Consultant at BrightWeb Solutions, I have worked with clients across various industries, conducting comprehensive keyword research to enhance their online presence. A standout project was when I worked with a new fitness start-up aiming to penetrate the competitive health and wellness scene.

I began by conducting a competitor analysis using tools such as Ahrefs and Moz. This analysis helped identify the competitive landscape and guided our keyword research. I then used SEMrush to find high-volume keywords related to fitness and wellness, focusing on 'long-tail' keywords that the start-up could realistically rank for, given the immense competition in the industry.

The impact of our keyword research was significant — within a few months, the start-up’s website started ranking on the first page of Google for several targeted keywords. Organic traffic increased by 60%, and there was a noted increase in the sign-ups to their fitness programs, demonstrating the effectiveness of keyword research in enhancing digital visibility.