Please critique inexperienced keyword research strategy

[BobGW]

Hello,

Here's how I'm gathering keywords for my new website. I'm using a hrefs to gather (through looking at 50 competitors) many top content topics in the industry. I will make a list of hot keywords.

Then I'm going to look at keyword planner and Google and add to the list.

What else can I do? Tips/Articles/Videos welcome.

[LoganRay]

You're off to a great start. Also be sure to check out Moz's new Keyword Explorer: https://moz.com/explorer. This will be really helpful in expanding your keyword list to be inclusive of more variations and other related topics to cover.

[randfish]

If you haven't already checked it out, see https://moz.com/blog/discovering-prioritizing-best-keywords-whiteboard-friday for the process I've been recommending to folks. Basically, I'd suggest looking outside just your competition, though that's certainly one of the types of research I'd use.

[BobGW]

Yes, watched that three times. One of the best Whiteboard Fridays to date.

[randfish]

Ha! Well, thanks Glad to hear it was useful.