5 Tools for Keyword Brainstorming
These tools may seem like an uncommon approach but give you those extra ideas and concepts.
1. Google Sets will tell you what Google itself considers relevant (neighboring) terms:
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2. MSN clustering tool that “clusters search results into semantically related groups.” The tool groups the related terms in topics and subtopics. It also sorts results based on the main term different meanings.
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3. Searchradar not only displays a keyword tag cloud but also demonstrates the usage of this keyword and its synonyms in short context. It also offers a handy FireFox and Internet Explorer extensions that display relevant topics within Google search results.
4. Keyword Map is also a great fun to play with. It will show you keyword variations either in alphabetical order or on a map:
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5. Urban Dictionary provides a list of related slang and urban words. (Quick tip: install Urban Dictionary FireFox search plugin to search right from your browser.) The dictionary is really helpful at giving you a full picture of your main term associations as well as jargon, memes, and neologisms – the essential information to help you in even a deeper understanding of your niche.
These tools assist in many ways:
- they will help you to get new ideas for your upcoming blog posts if you are stuck for inspiration;
- they can improve your writing style by enriching it with synonyms;
- they will give you a deeper understanding of your niche;
- they will show you new directions to develop outside but nearby your current niche.
