Expand with free research tools

Grow your seed list and attach rough volume using free Google tools.

Why this matters

Keyword Planner gives volume ranges free (with any Google Ads account, no spend needed); autocomplete and 'People also ask' reveal the exact phrasing real people type.

✓ How to do it

Open Google Keyword Planner → 'Discover new keywords', paste your seeds.
Record volume ranges and related terms it suggests.
Type seeds into Google and harvest autocomplete + 'People also ask' questions.
Check Google Trends for seasonality and rising terms.

Tips & pitfalls

No Google Ads account? Create one — you never have to run or pay for an ad to use Keyword Planner.

Done with this step? Mark it complete to track your campaign progress.