Do you use tools like AI for keyword research?

I’m curious to know if anyone here uses tools, including AI, for keyword research or SEO tasks. Which features do you find the most helpful, and what tools have worked well for you?

I’ve been building a tool that simplifies keyword research by analyzing search intent, competition, and trends all at once. It’s in beta, and I’d love to know what the forum thinks about using tools like this for SEO. If anyone is interested in testing it, let me know. I’d be happy to share it with you!

AI tools can give ideas, but you shouldn’t fully depend on them. I recommend using tools like Surfer SEO, SEMrush, and Ahrefs for keyword research.

Bailey said:
AI tools can give ideas, but you shouldn’t fully depend on them. I recommend using tools like Surfer SEO, SEMrush, and Ahrefs for keyword research.

That makes sense. The tool I’m building actually provides a content outline by analyzing factors like competition and intent. Would you like to try it?

I just use Google for keyword research. It gives more data than most tools. AI tools mostly optimize existing data.

Gage said:
I just use Google for keyword research. It gives more data than most tools. AI tools mostly optimize existing data.

Google is great, but it doesn’t analyze intent or competition automatically. I’m working on something that combines multiple search engines, intent analysis, and outlines. Do you know any tools that already do that?

Sometimes, I use AI to suggest similar keywords and then refine them in Google Keyword Planner for deeper analysis.

Logan said:
Sometimes, I use AI to suggest similar keywords and then refine them in Google Keyword Planner for deeper analysis.

That’s helpful, but AI might miss out on related semantic keywords and LSIs. Do you think a more detailed tool would save time?

Not really. Most of the time, I use SEMrush and Google Keyword Planner for my research.

Imran said:
Not really. Most of the time, I use SEMrush and Google Keyword Planner for my research.

I agree. Using tools with accurate data like SEMrush is the way to go.

BillSmith said:

Imran said:
Not really. Most of the time, I use SEMrush and Google Keyword Planner for my research.

I agree. Using tools with accurate data like SEMrush is the way to go.

I’ve used that approach, but it takes time. That’s why I’m working on a tool to improve productivity and avoid manual bias. Would you be open to testing something like that?

Imran said:
Not really. Most of the time, I use SEMrush and Google Keyword Planner for my research.

I’ve tried AHREFS, but it’s manual work and time-consuming. My tool aims to automate analysis across multiple search engines, with features like intent and competitor-based outline creation.

No. AI tools often generate off-topic results, even with specific instructions. I waste more time fixing the output than doing it manually.

Marquis said:
No. AI tools often generate off-topic results, even with specific instructions. I waste more time fixing the output than doing it manually.

I get that frustration. That’s why I’m building a tool based on my own experiences. Would you give it a try and share feedback?

No, not at all.

Roman said:
No, not at all.

Why not? Is it a trust issue or lack of functionality?

We use it because keyword research is built into our main tool. I think it’s just filtered standard research, though.

I tried an AI tool once, but it didn’t work well. I’ve stuck with SEMrush, Google Keyword Planner, and sometimes Ahrefs since then. They give better ideas, which I then refine in Google Keyword Planner.

I only use SEMrush for my keyword research.

AI tools don’t have access to updated search data or even older trends. I sometimes brainstorm keyword ideas with them, but it’s hit-or-miss. A tool that uses Search Console data would be interesting.

I’d like to see your keyword tool in action.