Keyword Research Template
Cluster-first keyword research sheet with intent, difficulty, and priority scoring.
Move from a flat keyword dump to prioritized clusters mapped to pages.
Keyword lists don't ship pages. Clusters do.
Explore the template inline before you download. The PDF ships with the same structure, brand-styled and ready to fill in.
| # | Item | Owner | Priority | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Paste your keyword export into the Raw tab. | JI | P0 | Backlog |
| 2 | Auto-cluster with the built-in formula. | Content | P1 | In progress |
| 3 | Score by intent × volume × difficulty × business fit. | SEO | P2 | Review |
| 4 | Assign each cluster a page type and owner. | Design | P0 | Shipped |
- 1Paste your keyword export into the Raw tab.
- 2Auto-cluster with the built-in formula.
- 3Score by intent × volume × difficulty × business fit.
- 4Assign each cluster a page type and owner.
- One owner per section — shared ownership stalls output.
- Timebox the first pass to a week, then review weekly.
- Track leading indicators alongside the outcome metric.
- Filling every field before validating with stakeholders.
- Confusing activity metrics with outcome metrics.
- Skipping the assumptions log — future you won't remember.
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Cluster-first keyword research sheet with intent, difficulty, and priority scoring.
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