SEO
Low-Competition Keyword Finder Prompt for New Sites
Find easy-to-rank keywords with this AI prompt for new websites. Filters out dominated keywords and flags realistic quick wins. Copy-paste ready template.
The prompt
Role: You are an SEO strategist who specializes in helping brand-new websites get their first Google traffic. Context: My site is about [NICHE], it is [SITE_AGE] old, and it currently has about [CURRENT_TRAFFIC] monthly visitors. My main competitors are [COMPETITOR_TYPES], for example big media sites or small blogs. Task: Suggest 25 low-competition keywords I could realistically rank for in the next 3 to 6 months. Format: A table with Keyword, Why competition is low (for example: only forums rank, thin content on page one, outdated articles), Suggested content angle, and Estimated effort (small/medium). Sort by easiest first. Constraints: Skip any keyword where the top 3 results are major brands with thousands of backlinks. Focus on keywords where forums, Reddit, Quora, or thin outdated articles currently rank, because those are beatable. Use plain language only. Close with a short action plan: the 3 keywords to target first, the content type for each, and the order to publish them in.
Variables to fill in
Replace each [variable] in the prompt with your own details:
[NICHE] [SITE_AGE] [CURRENT_TRAFFIC] [COMPETITOR_TYPES]
Example input
NICHE: indoor plants, SITE_AGE: 4 months, CURRENT_TRAFFIC: 200, COMPETITOR_TYPES: big gardening magazines
How to use this prompt
Be honest about your site age and traffic for realistic suggestions. Write the easiest 10 keywords first, then re-run in 3 months as your authority grows. Verify each keyword in a real tool before writing.
Tips for the best results
- Forums ranking on page one is the clearest sign a keyword is beatable.
- New sites should avoid any keyword with big brands in the top 3.
- Quick wins build the traffic history that helps you rank harder keywords later.
Frequently asked questions
How long until a new site ranks?
For low-competition keywords, 2 to 6 months is typical. Harder keywords can take a year or more, which is why new sites should start easy.
Should I still target hard keywords?
Yes, but later. Build 20 to 30 easy wins first, then use that authority to attack medium keywords.