When it comes to SEM, one of the most essential elements is selecting the right keywords for your ads. Keywords are the terms and phrases that users enter into search engines to find what they are looking for. To help you discover, assess, and optimize keywords that are applicable to your business, industry, and audience, keyword research tools can be utilized. These tools can provide keyword suggestions based on seed keywords, competitors, or niche. Additionally, they can provide keyword difficulty and competition analysis to identify the best opportunities, as well as keyword volume, cost-per-click, and click-through rate estimates to assist in budgeting and strategizing. Furthermore, keyword grouping and clustering
can help organize keywords into relevant ad groups and campaigns, while keyword tracking and reporting can help monitor performance and results. Examples of keyword research tools include Google Ads Keyword Planner, Moz Keyword Explorer, SEMrush Keyword Magic Tool, and Ahrefs Keywords Explorer.