Find the Exact Keywords Shoppers Use to Search for Your Products

Ecommerce keyword research goes beyond volume -- it maps buyer intent across product, category, comparison, and informational queries to target the searches that drive revenue.

8.5B

searches happen on Google daily, with a massive share being product and shopping queries that ecommerce keyword research is designed to capture

Google, 2024

Ecommerce Keyword Research

Buyer-intent keyword research tailored to ecommerce, mapping product, category, comparison, and informational queries across your catalog with search volume, difficulty, and commercial intent scoring.
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What's Included

Everything you get with our Ecommerce Keyword Research

Full-Catalog Keyword Map

Complete keyword mapping across your product taxonomy: product-level, category-level, comparison, and informational keywords assigned to specific page types

Intent & Priority Scoring

Each keyword scored by search volume, commercial intent, competitive difficulty, and estimated revenue potential to create a clear optimization priority order

Competitor Gap Analysis

Keywords your competitors rank for that you do not, revealing specific product and category terms where you are losing traffic to rivals

Our Ecommerce Keyword Research Process

1

Catalog & Taxonomy Analysis

We map your product catalog, category structure, and brand portfolio to identify every potential keyword cluster. This ensures complete coverage of your addressable search market.

2

Keyword Discovery & Expansion

Using multiple data sources (Ahrefs, Semrush, Google Keyword Planner, Search Console, competitor analysis), we build a comprehensive keyword list covering product, category, comparison, and informational queries.

3

Intent Classification & Page Assignment

Every keyword is classified by intent and assigned to the optimal page type: product page, category page, subcategory, comparison article, or buying guide. This prevents cannibalization and ensures proper targeting.

4

Priority Scoring & Roadmap

Keywords are scored by revenue potential (volume x intent x margin) and competitive feasibility. The result is a prioritized optimization roadmap that starts with the highest-impact opportunities.

Key Benefits

Target keywords with proven commercial intent

We classify every keyword by intent stage: informational, commercial investigation, transactional. Product and category page optimization focuses on transactional and commercial terms that drive revenue, not just traffic.

Discover keyword gaps your competitors exploit

Competitor gap analysis reveals the exact product and category keywords where rivals rank and you do not. These gaps represent immediate revenue opportunities that your current SEO strategy is missing.

Map keywords to the right page types

A keyword like 'best wireless earbuds' belongs on a blog post or buying guide, not a product page. A keyword like 'AirPods Pro 2 price' belongs on a product page. Correct page-type assignment prevents cannibalization and ensures the right content ranks for each query.

Research & Evidence

Backed by industry research and proven results

Search Origin

68% of online experiences begin with a search engine -- keyword research determines which of those experiences lead to your products

BrightEdge (2019)

Organic ROI

SEO leads close at 14.6% vs 1.7% for outbound, making keyword research that targets high-intent commercial queries one of the highest-leverage ecommerce activities

Forrester (2023)

Frequently Asked Questions

How is ecommerce keyword research different from regular keyword research?

Ecommerce keyword research focuses on commercial and transactional queries tied to products and buying decisions. It requires mapping keywords to specific page types (product, category, comparison, guide) and prioritizing by revenue potential rather than just traffic volume. A keyword with 500 monthly searches and strong purchase intent may be more valuable than one with 5,000 searches and informational intent.

How many keywords should we target?

Most ecommerce sites target one primary keyword per page plus 3-5 related secondary keywords. For a store with 200 products and 20 categories, that means 220+ primary keyword targets. We also identify blog/guide keywords that support the buyer journey, often adding another 50-100 targets.

Should we target branded keywords for our own products?

Yes. If people search for your brand or product names, you want to rank first for those queries -- not Amazon, comparison sites, or resellers. We include branded keyword monitoring and optimization to ensure you own your brand's search results.

How often should keyword research be updated?

We recommend a full refresh annually and quarterly spot-checks for new product launches, seasonal trends, and emerging search patterns. Search behavior shifts over time, and new product entries and competitor moves create ongoing keyword opportunities.

Discover the Keywords Your Buyers Are Searching For

Get a complete ecommerce keyword map that identifies the highest-revenue search opportunities across your product catalog.