8Keywords
Keyword
Volume
Diff
Intent
best community engagement platform
Develop a comprehensive comparison guide focusing on 'Community Moderation Tools' and 'Event Management Features' that competitors overlook.
2.5k/mo
Hard
Commercial
onboarding flow for new community members
Create a long-tail programmatic guide targeting specific community types (e.g., 'onboarding for Discord servers', 'onboarding for Slack communities'). Focus on 'New Member Welcome Kits' and 'First Week Engagement Tactics'.
600/mo
Easy
Transactional
how to reduce community churn
Author a foundational pillar content piece detailing 'Member Retention Strategies' with downloadable 'Community Health Check' templates and case studies from successful communities.
1.1k/mo
Medium
Informational
community growth benchmarks 2026
Publish proprietary research on 'Community Growth Metrics'. Target high-authority backlinks from community management blogs and industry publications.
1.8k/mo
Medium
Informational
alternative to Circle.so
Develop a direct Bottom-of-Funnel (BoFu) landing page. Use a feature-by-feature matrix comparing core functionalities like 'Course Hosting' and 'Membership Tiers' to highlight differentiation.
6k/mo
Hard
Commercial
gamification for online communities
Provide a tactical, step-by-step guide on implementing 'Gamification Elements' with practical examples and screenshots of 'Leaderboards' and 'Badges'.
1k/mo
Medium
Transactional
what is community led growth
Create a definitive glossary entry for 'Community-Led Growth (CLG)'. Optimize for Google's 'People Also Ask' section by addressing common follow-up questions.
15k/mo
Easy
Informational
community analytics dashboard api
Publish technical documentation optimized for 'Community Platform Integrations' and 'Data Export' queries, targeting community tech leads and developers.
700/mo
Hard
Transactional
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Research Strategy
1
Community Member Task Mapping
Beyond keywords, map the 'Task' a community member or builder is trying to accomplish. If they search 'how to get more members', they likely need a 'Community Growth Strategy Framework', not just a list of tactics.
2
Zero-Volume 'Community Niche' Keywords
Identify highly specific community-related queries (e.g., 'moderating a gaming Discord server', 'monetizing a private Facebook group') that standard tools show as 0 volume but drive high-intent leads for community platforms.
3
Information Gain Analysis for Community Content
The 'Unique Value' factor. Audit the top 10 results for community-building queries and identify what's missing: specific 'Community Case Studies', 'Actionable Templates', or unique 'Moderation Frameworks'. Google rewards unique, actionable insights.
4
Non-Platform Competitor Audit
Analyze who owns community-building mindshare (Reddit subs like r/communitymanager, Discord servers, Substack newsletters). Use tools like SparkToro to identify where your target audience congregates and create content that addresses their specific discussions.
5
Topical Authority Gap for Community Building
Utilize Ahrefs' 'Content Gap' feature, but analyze your domain against top community platforms and resource sites. Identify topic clusters where your content footprint is weak (e.g., 'Community Monetization Models', 'Building Brand Advocacy') and launch a focused content sprint.
Topical Cluster Opportunities
Community Engagement & Retention
community engagement strategiesmember retention tacticsonline community moderationbuilding community loyalty
Community Growth & Monetization
community growth hackingmonetizing online communitiesmember acquisition strategiescommunity partnership models
Community Platform & Technology
best community softwarecommunity analytics toolscommunity platform comparisonintegrating community tools
Pro Tips & Insights
01
Keyword volume is a legacy metric in community building. In 2026, 'Search Intent Depth' and 'Community Actionability' are primary signals for attracting engaged members and builders.
02
Disregard generic SEO difficulty scores. Analyze the SERP: if it's dominated by niche forums, Reddit threads, or small community blogs, the 'difficulty' is relative to your content's specificity and authority.
03
'Information Gain' is the new benchmark for community content. If your content merely rephrases existing advice, AI-driven search and community platforms won't prioritize it.
04
Monitor Google Search Console for high-impression, low-click community-related queries. These represent your most significant 'Low Hanging Fruit' for attracting builders seeking solutions in 2026.
