{"id":3216,"date":"2026-03-05T12:37:05","date_gmt":"2026-03-05T12:37:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ewebtoolz.com\/blog\/4-methods-to-find-keywords-your-competitors-miss\/"},"modified":"2026-03-05T12:37:05","modified_gmt":"2026-03-05T12:37:05","slug":"4-methods-to-find-keywords-your-competitors-miss","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ewebtoolz.com\/blog\/4-methods-to-find-keywords-your-competitors-miss\/","title":{"rendered":"4 Methods to Find Keywords Your Competitors Miss"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div id=\"\">\n<p>Search Google for almost any product or advice question, and you\u2019ll see Reddit threads in the results. Google ranks Reddit heavily now, and AI tools like ChatGPT and Perplexity cite it constantly as a source.<\/p>\n<p>(In fact, search Google for \u201creddit keyword research\u201d and you\u2019ll notice that 6 of the top 10 results are actual Reddit threads.)<\/p>\n<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-195797\" src=\"https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/reddit-keyword-research-1.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1520\" height=\"1324\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/reddit-keyword-research-1.png 1520w, https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/reddit-keyword-research-1-488x425.png 488w, https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/reddit-keyword-research-1-768x669.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1520px) 100vw, 1520px\"\/><\/p>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\">That makes Reddit unique and important. It\u2019s a place where your brand\u2019s reputation is shaped by real user conversations.<\/p>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\">And it\u2019s a goldmine of keyword ideas: Reddit shows you the exact language, questions, and pain points real people have. With the right approach, you can find which Reddit discussions already rank in Google and reverse-engineer keyword opportunities from\u00a0them.<\/p>\n<p>I\u2019ll show you 4 methods I use to extract keyword ideas from Reddit\u2014from quick manual browsing to using <a href=\"https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/site-explorer\">Site Explorer<\/a> to analyze what keywords entire subreddits rank\u00a0for.<\/p>\n<div class=\"post-nav-link clearfix\" id=\"section1\"><a class=\"subhead-anchor\" data-tip=\"tooltip__copielink\" rel=\"#section1\"><svg width=\"19\" height=\"19\" viewbox=\"0 0 14 14\" style=\"\"><g fill=\"none\" fill-rule=\"evenodd\"><path d=\"M0 0h14v14H0z\"\/><path d=\"M7.45 9.887l-1.62 1.621c-.92.92-2.418.92-3.338 0a2.364 2.364 0 0 1 0-3.339l1.62-1.62-1.273-1.272-1.62 1.62a4.161 4.161 0 1 0 5.885 5.884l1.62-1.62L7.45 9.886zM5.527 5.135L7.17 3.492c.92-.92 2.418-.92 3.339 0 .92.92.92 2.418 0 3.339L8.866 8.473l1.272 1.273 1.644-1.643A4.161 4.161 0 1 0 5.897 2.22L4.254 3.863l1.272 1.272zm-.66 3.998a.749.749 0 0 1 0-1.06l2.208-2.206a.749.749 0 1 1 1.06 1.06L5.928 9.133a.75.75 0 0 1-1.061 0z\" style=\"\"\/><\/g><\/svg><\/a><\/p>\n<p><h2>What makes Reddit unique for keyword research<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"><a href=\"https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/free-keyword-research-tools\/\">Keyword tools<\/a> give you concrete search data: volume, difficulty, CPC, search intent. But Reddit gives you the human context.<\/p>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\">Take a keyword like \u201ckeyword research tools\u201d\u20144,900 monthly searches, informational intent. That\u2019s useful. But browse the Reddit threads, and you get the full picture: people venting about their current tool, asking for free alternatives, trying to justify a purchase to their\u00a0boss.<\/p>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\">That kind of nuance makes your content better. Reddit adds the perspective, the frustrations, and the exact language that real people use \u2014 the stuff that turns a keyword into a content angle.<\/p>\n<p>Take this example: a post in \/r\/SEO titled \u201cHow do you guys do keyword research?\u201d has 42 upvotes and ranks #1 for our target keyword. The thread is full of practitioners sharing their actual workflows, favorite tools, and frustrations with existing options.<\/p>\n<p><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-195801\" src=\"https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/reddit-keyword-research-2.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1624\" height=\"326\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/reddit-keyword-research-2.png 1624w, https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/reddit-keyword-research-2-680x137.png 680w, https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/reddit-keyword-research-2-768x154.png 768w, https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/reddit-keyword-research-2-1536x308.png 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1624px) 100vw, 1624px\"\/><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazyload alignnone size-full wp-image-195801\" src=\"https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/reddit-keyword-research-2.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1624\" height=\"326\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/reddit-keyword-research-2.png 1624w, https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/reddit-keyword-research-2-680x137.png 680w, https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/reddit-keyword-research-2-768x154.png 768w, https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/reddit-keyword-research-2-1536x308.png 1536w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1624px) 100vw, 1624px\"\/><\/p>\n<p>That\u2019s gold for content planning.<\/p>\n<p>You learn that people phrase their problems like \u201cmy boss wants me to do SEO but I have no idea where to start\u201d\u2014not \u201cseo beginner guide.\u201d You see which solutions actually resonate (the ones with upvotes) and which fall flat (the ones ignored or downvoted). You discover objections and pain points that surface naturally in discussions.<\/p>\n<p>And more useful still: high engagement on Reddit is a validation signal. If a topic gets 42 upvotes, 15k upvotes, or generates 200 comments, that\u2019s proven interest. It\u2019s not anestimate of what people <em>might<\/em> search for. It\u2019s evidence of what they <em>actually<\/em> care\u00a0about.<\/p>\n<div class=\"post-nav-link clearfix\" id=\"section1\"><a class=\"subhead-anchor\" data-tip=\"tooltip__copielink\" rel=\"#section1\"><svg width=\"19\" height=\"19\" viewbox=\"0 0 14 14\" style=\"\"><g fill=\"none\" fill-rule=\"evenodd\"><path d=\"M0 0h14v14H0z\"\/><path d=\"M7.45 9.887l-1.62 1.621c-.92.92-2.418.92-3.338 0a2.364 2.364 0 0 1 0-3.339l1.62-1.62-1.273-1.272-1.62 1.62a4.161 4.161 0 1 0 5.885 5.884l1.62-1.62L7.45 9.886zM5.527 5.135L7.17 3.492c.92-.92 2.418-.92 3.339 0 .92.92.92 2.418 0 3.339L8.866 8.473l1.272 1.273 1.644-1.643A4.161 4.161 0 1 0 5.897 2.22L4.254 3.863l1.272 1.272zm-.66 3.998a.749.749 0 0 1 0-1.06l2.208-2.206a.749.749 0 1 1 1.06 1.06L5.928 9.133a.75.75 0 0 1-1.061 0z\" style=\"\"\/><\/g><\/svg><\/a><\/p>\n<p><h2>Method 1: Use Google operators to find Reddit discussions that\u00a0rank<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\">Start by searching Google with <code class=\"bg-text-200\/5 border border-0.5 border-border-300 text-danger-000 whitespace-pre-wrap rounded-[0.4rem] px-1 py-px text-[0.9rem]\">site:reddit.com [your keyword]<\/code> to find Reddit discussions (and subreddits) that already rank for your\u00a0topic:<\/p>\n<p><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-195815\" src=\"https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/reddit-keyword-research-9.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1546\" height=\"2006\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/reddit-keyword-research-9.jpg 1546w, https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/reddit-keyword-research-9-328x425.jpg 328w, https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/reddit-keyword-research-9-768x997.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/reddit-keyword-research-9-1184x1536.jpg 1184w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1546px) 100vw, 1546px\"\/><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazyload alignnone size-full wp-image-195815\" src=\"https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/reddit-keyword-research-9.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1546\" height=\"2006\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/reddit-keyword-research-9.jpg 1546w, https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/reddit-keyword-research-9-328x425.jpg 328w, https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/reddit-keyword-research-9-768x997.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/reddit-keyword-research-9-1184x1536.jpg 1184w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1546px) 100vw, 1546px\"\/><\/p>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\">Here are the search operators to\u00a0use:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"[li_&amp;]:mb-0 [li_&amp;]:mt-1 [li_&amp;]:gap-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\">\n<li class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"><code class=\"bg-text-200\/5 border border-0.5 border-border-300 text-danger-000 whitespace-pre-wrap rounded-[0.4rem] px-1 py-px text-[0.9rem]\">site:reddit.com <\/code>: Find all Reddit discussions Google indexes for this\u00a0topic<\/li>\n<li class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"><code class=\"bg-text-200\/5 border border-0.5 border-border-300 text-danger-000 whitespace-pre-wrap rounded-[0.4rem] px-1 py-px text-[0.9rem]\">site:reddit.com\/r\/[subreddit] <\/code>: Search within a specific community<\/li>\n<li class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"><code class=\"bg-text-200\/5 border border-0.5 border-border-300 text-danger-000 whitespace-pre-wrap rounded-[0.4rem] px-1 py-px text-[0.9rem]\"> reddit<\/code>: See where Reddit naturally ranks for a topic (without the <code>site:<\/code> filter)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\">For example, searching <code class=\"bg-text-200\/5 border border-0.5 border-border-300 text-danger-000 whitespace-pre-wrap rounded-[0.4rem] px-1 py-px text-[0.9rem]\">site:reddit.com \"best hiking backpack\"<\/code> shows dozens of discussion threads ranking. Each one is packed full of keyword ideas that you could use to shape your next content idea:<\/p>\n<p><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-195816\" src=\"https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/reddit-keyword-research-10.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1524\" height=\"1984\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/reddit-keyword-research-10.jpg 1524w, https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/reddit-keyword-research-10-326x425.jpg 326w, https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/reddit-keyword-research-10-768x1000.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/reddit-keyword-research-10-1180x1536.jpg 1180w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1524px) 100vw, 1524px\"\/><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazyload alignnone size-full wp-image-195816\" src=\"https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/reddit-keyword-research-10.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1524\" height=\"1984\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/reddit-keyword-research-10.jpg 1524w, https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/reddit-keyword-research-10-326x425.jpg 326w, https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/reddit-keyword-research-10-768x1000.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/reddit-keyword-research-10-1180x1536.jpg 1180w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1524px) 100vw, 1524px\"\/><\/p>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\">So how do you turn this into actual keyword research?<\/p>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\">Start broad and pay attention to how many threads come back. If <code class=\"bg-text-200\/5 border border-0.5 border-border-300 text-danger-000 whitespace-pre-wrap rounded-[0.4rem] px-1 py-px text-[0.9rem]\">site:reddit.com \"best hiking backpack\"<\/code> returns dozens of results, that tells you there\u2019s real demand and Google trusts Reddit\u2019s answers for it. If <code class=\"bg-text-200\/5 border border-0.5 border-border-300 text-danger-000 whitespace-pre-wrap rounded-[0.4rem] px-1 py-px text-[0.9rem]\">site:reddit.com \"best hiking backpack for ultralight thru-hiking\"<\/code> returns two, that\u2019s a much thinner opportunity. The density of Reddit results is a rough proxy for demand.<\/p>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\">Once you\u2019ve found searches that return plenty of threads, extract the keywords and build a keyword list. Look at thread titles and the queries Google bolds in the snippets: those are the terms Google associates with each result.<\/p>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\">What you end up with is a shortlist of keywords where you know three things:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\">People are actively discussing the\u00a0topic.<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\">Google is surfacing Reddit as an answer.<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\">There\u2019s (possibly) room for something more comprehensive.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>This method is quick and free, but it has real limitations. The <code class=\"bg-text-200\/5 border border-0.5 border-border-300 text-danger-000 whitespace-pre-wrap rounded-[0.4rem] px-1 py-px text-[0.9rem]\">site:<\/code> operator only returns a sample of indexed pages \u2014 Google caps results and filters heavily, so you\u2019re seeing a fraction of what actually ranks. You also get no metrics: no search volume, no difficulty score, no traffic estimates.<\/p>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\">It\u2019s a good starting point for quick research or a sanity check on a new niche. But if you want the full picture\u2014every keyword a subreddit ranks for, with data attached\u2014you need a different approach.<\/p>\n<div class=\"recommendation\">\n<p>Pro tip<\/p>\n<div class=\"recommendation-content\"> If Google shows Reddit in the top 5 for a keyword, that\u2019s a signal users want real opinions and experiences, not just product specs and search-optimized listicles.<\/p>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-pre-wrap leading-[1.7]\">When you write content for those keywords, share <strong>real recommendations<\/strong>, take <strong>strong stances<\/strong>, and imbue everything with<strong> personal experience.<\/strong> That\u2019s what\u2019s winning for Reddit\u2014and that\u2019s what you need to match or\u00a0beat.\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"post-nav-link clearfix\" id=\"section1\"><a class=\"subhead-anchor\" data-tip=\"tooltip__copielink\" rel=\"#section1\"><svg width=\"19\" height=\"19\" viewbox=\"0 0 14 14\" style=\"\"><g fill=\"none\" fill-rule=\"evenodd\"><path d=\"M0 0h14v14H0z\"\/><path d=\"M7.45 9.887l-1.62 1.621c-.92.92-2.418.92-3.338 0a2.364 2.364 0 0 1 0-3.339l1.62-1.62-1.273-1.272-1.62 1.62a4.161 4.161 0 1 0 5.885 5.884l1.62-1.62L7.45 9.886zM5.527 5.135L7.17 3.492c.92-.92 2.418-.92 3.339 0 .92.92.92 2.418 0 3.339L8.866 8.473l1.272 1.273 1.644-1.643A4.161 4.161 0 1 0 5.897 2.22L4.254 3.863l1.272 1.272zm-.66 3.998a.749.749 0 0 1 0-1.06l2.208-2.206a.749.749 0 1 1 1.06 1.06L5.928 9.133a.75.75 0 0 1-1.061 0z\" style=\"\"\/><\/g><\/svg><\/a><\/p>\n<p><h2>Method 2: Find ALL the keywords a subreddit already ranks\u00a0for<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>Here\u2019s something most people don\u2019t realize: you can analyze any subreddit in <a href=\"https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/site-explorer\">Site Explorer<\/a> exactly like you\u2019d analyze a competitor\u2019s website.<\/p>\n<p>Enter reddit.com\/r\/hiking and you\u2019ll see every keyword that subreddit\u2019s discussions rank for in Google. This is the fastest way to find proven keyword opportunities\u2014if Reddit already ranks, the keyword has traffic potential.<\/p>\n<p>Here\u2019s my process:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Go to Site Explorer<\/li>\n<li>Enter a subreddit URL (e.g., reddit.com\/r\/hiking)<\/li>\n<li>Click into the <strong>Organic keywords<\/strong> report<\/li>\n<li>Filter by position\u2014top 10 or top 20\u2014to find keywords where Reddit dominates<\/li>\n<li>Export the keywords where you could create better, more comprehensive content than a scattered discussion thread<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<div id=\"attachment_195802\" style=\"width: 1868px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-195802\" class=\"wp-image-195802 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/reddit-keyword-research-3.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1858\" height=\"1382\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/reddit-keyword-research-3.png 1858w, https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/reddit-keyword-research-3-571x425.png 571w, https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/reddit-keyword-research-3-768x571.png 768w, https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/reddit-keyword-research-3-1536x1142.png 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1858px) 100vw, 1858px\"\/><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-195802\" class=\"lazyload wp-image-195802 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/reddit-keyword-research-3.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1858\" height=\"1382\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/reddit-keyword-research-3.png 1858w, https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/reddit-keyword-research-3-571x425.png 571w, https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/reddit-keyword-research-3-768x571.png 768w, https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/reddit-keyword-research-3-1536x1142.png 1536w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1858px) 100vw, 1858px\"\/><\/p>\n<p id=\"caption-attachment-195802\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Site Explorer\u2019s Organic keywords report for reddit.com\/r\/hiking, filtered to positions 1-20. Each keyword here is a proven content opportunity.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>Why does this work? Google ranks Reddit discussions because they answer questions authoritatively. Real people sharing real experiences. These are keywords where helpful, experience-based content wins\u2014not just keywords where you need 500 backlinks and a DR 80 domain.<\/p>\n<p>Let me give you a concrete example. When I analyzed \/r\/hiking in Site Explorer, I found it ranks for almost 80,000 keywords. That includes terms like \u201cbest hiking boots for beginners\u201d (2,400 searches\/month) and \u201cwhat to bring on a day hike\u201d (1,900 searches\/month).<\/p>\n<p><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-195805\" src=\"https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/reddit-keyword-research-4.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1662\" height=\"1498\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/reddit-keyword-research-4.jpg 1662w, https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/reddit-keyword-research-4-472x425.jpg 472w, https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/reddit-keyword-research-4-768x692.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/reddit-keyword-research-4-1536x1384.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1662px) 100vw, 1662px\"\/><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazyload alignnone size-full wp-image-195805\" src=\"https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/reddit-keyword-research-4.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1662\" height=\"1498\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/reddit-keyword-research-4.jpg 1662w, https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/reddit-keyword-research-4-472x425.jpg 472w, https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/reddit-keyword-research-4-768x692.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/reddit-keyword-research-4-1536x1384.jpg 1536w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1662px) 100vw, 1662px\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Each one of those keywords is a potential content opportunity.<\/p>\n<div class=\"recommendation\">\n<p>Pro tip<\/p>\n<div class=\"recommendation-content\">\n<p>Look specifically for keywords where Reddit ranks position 3-10.<\/p>\n<p>Position 1-2 means Google <em>loves<\/em> the Reddit format for this query\u2014the discussion thread is probably the best answer. But position 3-10? That means there\u2019s room for dedicated content that\u2019s more comprehensive, better structured, and easier to scan than a messy comment thread.<\/p>\n<p><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-195807\" src=\"https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/reddit-keyword-research-5.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1868\" height=\"796\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/reddit-keyword-research-5.png 1868w, https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/reddit-keyword-research-5-680x290.png 680w, https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/reddit-keyword-research-5-768x327.png 768w, https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/reddit-keyword-research-5-1536x655.png 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1868px) 100vw, 1868px\"\/><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazyload alignnone size-full wp-image-195807\" src=\"https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/reddit-keyword-research-5.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1868\" height=\"796\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/reddit-keyword-research-5.png 1868w, https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/reddit-keyword-research-5-680x290.png 680w, https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/reddit-keyword-research-5-768x327.png 768w, https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/reddit-keyword-research-5-1536x655.png 1536w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1868px) 100vw, 1868px\"\/><\/p>\n<p>You can also combine filters. To make sure smaller, less authoriative websites can rank for each keyword, I like to filter to keywords that have at least one DR40 (or lower) website ranking in the top 10. Those are your best opportunities.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"post-nav-link clearfix\" id=\"section1\"><a class=\"subhead-anchor\" data-tip=\"tooltip__copielink\" rel=\"#section1\"><svg width=\"19\" height=\"19\" viewbox=\"0 0 14 14\" style=\"\"><g fill=\"none\" fill-rule=\"evenodd\"><path d=\"M0 0h14v14H0z\"\/><path d=\"M7.45 9.887l-1.62 1.621c-.92.92-2.418.92-3.338 0a2.364 2.364 0 0 1 0-3.339l1.62-1.62-1.273-1.272-1.62 1.62a4.161 4.161 0 1 0 5.885 5.884l1.62-1.62L7.45 9.886zM5.527 5.135L7.17 3.492c.92-.92 2.418-.92 3.339 0 .92.92.92 2.418 0 3.339L8.866 8.473l1.272 1.273 1.644-1.643A4.161 4.161 0 1 0 5.897 2.22L4.254 3.863l1.272 1.272zm-.66 3.998a.749.749 0 0 1 0-1.06l2.208-2.206a.749.749 0 1 1 1.06 1.06L5.928 9.133a.75.75 0 0 1-1.061 0z\" style=\"\"\/><\/g><\/svg><\/a><\/p>\n<p><h2>Method 3: Mine subreddits manually for question-based keywords<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>This is the scrappiest method, but often very insightful.<\/p>\n<p>Browse relevant subreddits sorted by \u201cTop\u201d posts to find the questions and problems your audience cares about most. Upvotes are a built-in validation signal\u2014they tell you which topics resonate with actual people.<\/p>\n<p>Here\u2019s an example.\u00a0If I search for \u201chiking\u201d, r\/WildernessBackpacking is one of the most popular subreddits. Searching the subreddit\u2019s top posts, two of the most popular posts cover the same topic: solo backpacking trips.<\/p>\n<p><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-195810\" src=\"https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/reddit-keyword-research-6.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1566\" height=\"2408\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/reddit-keyword-research-6.jpg 1566w, https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/reddit-keyword-research-6-276x425.jpg 276w, https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/reddit-keyword-research-6-768x1181.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/reddit-keyword-research-6-999x1536.jpg 999w, https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/reddit-keyword-research-6-1332x2048.jpg 1332w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1566px) 100vw, 1566px\"\/><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazyload alignnone size-full wp-image-195810\" src=\"https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/reddit-keyword-research-6.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1566\" height=\"2408\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/reddit-keyword-research-6.jpg 1566w, https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/reddit-keyword-research-6-276x425.jpg 276w, https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/reddit-keyword-research-6-768x1181.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/reddit-keyword-research-6-999x1536.jpg 999w, https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/reddit-keyword-research-6-1332x2048.jpg 1332w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1566px) 100vw, 1566px\"\/><\/p>\n<p>This is a popular, relevant keyword for anyone targeting hiking topics, and reading the comments reveals even more angles to consider: how to plan a solo backpacking trip, how to take a dog on a backpacking trip, solo backpacking trip safety, how to avoid bears on a solo backpacking trip\u2026<\/p>\n<p><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-195811\" src=\"https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/reddit-keyword-research-7.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1550\" height=\"894\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/reddit-keyword-research-7.png 1550w, https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/reddit-keyword-research-7-680x392.png 680w, https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/reddit-keyword-research-7-768x443.png 768w, https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/reddit-keyword-research-7-1536x886.png 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1550px) 100vw, 1550px\"\/><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazyload alignnone size-full wp-image-195811\" src=\"https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/reddit-keyword-research-7.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1550\" height=\"894\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/reddit-keyword-research-7.png 1550w, https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/reddit-keyword-research-7-680x392.png 680w, https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/reddit-keyword-research-7-768x443.png 768w, https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/reddit-keyword-research-7-1536x886.png 1536w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1550px) 100vw, 1550px\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Here\u2019s my process:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Search Reddit for your main topic keyword<\/li>\n<li>Find 2-3 relevant subreddits (check subscriber count and recent activity to confirm they\u2019re active)<\/li>\n<li>Sort by \u201cTop\u201d posts\u2014past year or all\u00a0time<\/li>\n<li>Look for question posts, rant posts, and \u201chow do I\u2026\u201d\u00a0posts<\/li>\n<li>Note the exact phrasing people use<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>What you\u2019re looking for:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Question formats<\/strong>: \u201cHow do you\u2026\u201d, \u201cWhat\u2019s the best way to\u2026\u201d, \u201cAm I doing this\u00a0wrong\u2026\u201d<\/li>\n<li><strong>Complaint posts<\/strong>: These reveal pain points you can address in your content<\/li>\n<li><strong>\u201cFinally figured out\u2026\u201d posts<\/strong>: These show which solutions actually resonate with people<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>But here\u2019s the important caveat: not every popular Reddit discussion is a searchable keyword. Some topics are community-specific conversations that people don\u2019t actually Google.<\/p>\n<p>So validate your findings. Run your best questions and topics through Keywords Explorer to check if they actually have search volume. You want topics that appear in both places\u2014popular on Reddit <em>and<\/em> searched on Google. That\u2019s where you\u2019ll find the real opportunities.<\/p>\n<p><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-195812\" src=\"https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/reddit-keyword-research-8.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1194\" height=\"1484\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/reddit-keyword-research-8.png 1194w, https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/reddit-keyword-research-8-342x425.png 342w, https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/reddit-keyword-research-8-768x955.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1194px) 100vw, 1194px\"\/><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazyload alignnone size-full wp-image-195812\" src=\"https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/reddit-keyword-research-8.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1194\" height=\"1484\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/reddit-keyword-research-8.png 1194w, https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/reddit-keyword-research-8-342x425.png 342w, https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/reddit-keyword-research-8-768x955.png 768w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1194px) 100vw, 1194px\"\/><\/p>\n<div class=\"post-nav-link clearfix\" id=\"section1\"><a class=\"subhead-anchor\" data-tip=\"tooltip__copielink\" rel=\"#section1\"><svg width=\"19\" height=\"19\" viewbox=\"0 0 14 14\" style=\"\"><g fill=\"none\" fill-rule=\"evenodd\"><path d=\"M0 0h14v14H0z\"\/><path d=\"M7.45 9.887l-1.62 1.621c-.92.92-2.418.92-3.338 0a2.364 2.364 0 0 1 0-3.339l1.62-1.62-1.273-1.272-1.62 1.62a4.161 4.161 0 1 0 5.885 5.884l1.62-1.62L7.45 9.886zM5.527 5.135L7.17 3.492c.92-.92 2.418-.92 3.339 0 .92.92.92 2.418 0 3.339L8.866 8.473l1.272 1.273 1.644-1.643A4.161 4.161 0 1 0 5.897 2.22L4.254 3.863l1.272 1.272zm-.66 3.998a.749.749 0 0 1 0-1.06l2.208-2.206a.749.749 0 1 1 1.06 1.06L5.928 9.133a.75.75 0 0 1-1.061 0z\" style=\"\"\/><\/g><\/svg><\/a><\/p>\n<p><h2>Method 4: Monitor how your brand is mentioned on Reddit<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\">If you work for a well-known brand, Reddit is already talking about you\u2014and those conversations show up in Google (and AI conversations).<\/p>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\">People recommend your product in \u201cbest X\u201d threads, complain about it in rant posts, and compare you to competitors in buying decision threads. These discussions rank for real keywords, and they shape how potential customers perceive you before they ever visit your\u00a0site.<\/p>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\">Ahrefs <a href=\"https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/brand-radar\">Brand Radar<\/a> tracks Reddit threads, and you can search it for mentions of your brand and your competitors (and the estimated number of impressions those Reddit threads generate):<\/p>\n<p><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-195819\" src=\"https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/reddit-keyword-research-11-1.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1866\" height=\"1336\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/reddit-keyword-research-11-1.png 1866w, https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/reddit-keyword-research-11-1-594x425.png 594w, https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/reddit-keyword-research-11-1-768x550.png 768w, https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/reddit-keyword-research-11-1-1536x1100.png 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1866px) 100vw, 1866px\"\/><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazyload alignnone size-full wp-image-195819\" src=\"https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/reddit-keyword-research-11-1.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1866\" height=\"1336\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/reddit-keyword-research-11-1.png 1866w, https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/reddit-keyword-research-11-1-594x425.png 594w, https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/reddit-keyword-research-11-1-768x550.png 768w, https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/reddit-keyword-research-11-1-1536x1100.png 1536w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1866px) 100vw, 1866px\"\/><\/p>\n<p>And see the specific Reddit threads where your brand (and your competitors) are mentioned:<\/p>\n<p><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-195820\" src=\"https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/reddit-keyword-research-12.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1866\" height=\"940\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/reddit-keyword-research-12.png 1866w, https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/reddit-keyword-research-12-680x343.png 680w, https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/reddit-keyword-research-12-768x387.png 768w, https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/reddit-keyword-research-12-1536x774.png 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1866px) 100vw, 1866px\"\/><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazyload alignnone size-full wp-image-195820\" src=\"https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/reddit-keyword-research-12.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1866\" height=\"940\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/reddit-keyword-research-12.png 1866w, https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/reddit-keyword-research-12-680x343.png 680w, https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/reddit-keyword-research-12-768x387.png 768w, https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/reddit-keyword-research-12-1536x774.png 1536w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1866px) 100vw, 1866px\"\/><\/p>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\">This gives you a few things that are hard to get any other\u00a0way:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"><strong>See how your brand is actually discussed.<\/strong> Not the messaging you put out\u2014the language real users use when they talk about you. Are people recommending you for the right reasons? Are they bringing up problems you didn\u2019t know\u00a0about?<\/li>\n<li class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"><strong>Find gaps where competitors get mentioned but you don\u2019t.<\/strong> If someone asks \u201cwhat\u2019s the best hiking backpack?\u201d and every reply mentions Osprey, Gregory, and Deuter but not Fj\u00e4llr\u00e4ven \u2014 that\u2019s a <a href=\"https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/ai-visibility-audit\/\">visibility gap<\/a>. And if that thread ranks in Google, it\u2019s also a keyword gap<\/li>\n<li class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"><strong>See which keywords generate the most active Reddit discussions in your niche.<\/strong> Some keywords return dozens of threads with hundreds of comments. Others barely register. The keywords with the most Reddit activity tell you where your audience is most engaged\u2014and where you could create content to capture attention that\u2019s currently going to Reddit threads.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\">This is keyword research through a different lens. Instead of starting with search volume and working backward to intent, you\u2019re starting with real conversations and working forward to keywords.<\/p>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\">The topics people argue about, recommend products for, and ask for help with on Reddit are the topics worth targeting. Brand Radar lets you find them at scale, instead of browsing threads manually.<\/p>\n<div class=\"post-nav-link clearfix\" id=\"section1\"><a class=\"subhead-anchor\" data-tip=\"tooltip__copielink\" rel=\"#section1\"><svg width=\"19\" height=\"19\" viewbox=\"0 0 14 14\" style=\"\"><g fill=\"none\" fill-rule=\"evenodd\"><path d=\"M0 0h14v14H0z\"\/><path d=\"M7.45 9.887l-1.62 1.621c-.92.92-2.418.92-3.338 0a2.364 2.364 0 0 1 0-3.339l1.62-1.62-1.273-1.272-1.62 1.62a4.161 4.161 0 1 0 5.885 5.884l1.62-1.62L7.45 9.886zM5.527 5.135L7.17 3.492c.92-.92 2.418-.92 3.339 0 .92.92.92 2.418 0 3.339L8.866 8.473l1.272 1.273 1.644-1.643A4.161 4.161 0 1 0 5.897 2.22L4.254 3.863l1.272 1.272zm-.66 3.998a.749.749 0 0 1 0-1.06l2.208-2.206a.749.749 0 1 1 1.06 1.06L5.928 9.133a.75.75 0 0 1-1.061 0z\" style=\"\"\/><\/g><\/svg><\/a><\/p>\n<p><h2>What to do with your Reddit keyword ideas<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>Reddit gives you raw keyword ideas. But you still need to validate them with actual search data and prioritize based on your ability to\u00a0rank.<\/p>\n<p>Here\u2019s the workflow I\u00a0use:<\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 1: Export and consolidate keywords from all 4 methods.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>You\u2019ll have a mix of keywords from Site Explorer exports, topics from Brand Radar, questions you noted manually, and opportunities from Google operator searches. Get them all in one spreadsheet.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 2: Run them through Keywords Explorer.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Paste your keyword list into Keywords Explorer to\u00a0see:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Search volume<\/strong> \u2014 Some Reddit topics are niche discussions, not searchable queries<\/li>\n<li><strong>Keyword difficulty<\/strong> \u2014 Can you actually rank for\u00a0this?<\/li>\n<li><strong>Traffic potential<\/strong> \u2014 What\u2019s the upside if you rank #1?<\/li>\n<li><strong>Parent topic<\/strong> \u2014 This helps you identify clustering opportunities where one piece of content can target multiple keywords<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Step 3: Prioritize strategically.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Focus on keywords where:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Reddit ranks well but doesn\u2019t dominate the top three spots (you\u2019ll have a hard time ranking for those keywords)<\/li>\n<li>The topic has clear commercial or informational value for your\u00a0site<\/li>\n<li>You have genuine expertise or a unique angle to add into your content<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Step 4: Use Reddit discussions as content research.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Don\u2019t just find keywords\u2014use the threads to understand what to cover. The discussions tell you exactly what people want to know, which objections they have, and which solutions work.<\/p>\n<h2>Final thoughts<\/h2>\n<p>Reddit is valuable for keyword research because it shows you real conversations. The exact questions people ask, the language they use, the problems they\u2019re trying to\u00a0solve.<\/p>\n<p>There\u2019s a lot you can find out with simple Google searches, but the real benefit comes from combining manual exploration with real search data. <a href=\"https:\/\/app.ahrefs.com\/keywords-explorer\">Keywords Explorer<\/a> validates that your Reddit-sourced ideas actually have search demand. <a href=\"https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/site-explorer\">Site Explorer<\/a> turns entire subreddits into keyword databases. <a href=\"https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/brand-radar\">Brand Radar<\/a> lets you see exactly where and how your brand is being discussed on Reddit.<\/p>\n<p>So here\u2019s what I\u2019d do next: pick one subreddit relevant to your niche. Plug it into Site Explorer, sort by traffic, and look for keywords where Reddit ranks in the top 10. Find one where you could create something more helpful than a scattered discussion thread. That\u2019s your next content opportunity.<\/p>\n<p>Got questions? <a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/thinkingslow\/\">Let me know on LinkedIn<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><script>!function(f,b,e,v,n,t,s)\nif(f.fbq)return;n=f.fbq=function()n.callMethod?n.callMethod.apply(n,arguments):n.queue.push(arguments);if(!f._fbq)f._fbq=n;n.push=n;n.loaded=!0;n.version='2.0';n.queue=[];t=b.createElement(e);t.async=!0;t.src=v;s=b.getElementsByTagName(e)[0];s.parentNode.insertBefore(t,s)(window,document,'script','https:\/\/connect.facebook.net\/en_US\/fbevents.js');fbq('init','1511271639109289');fbq('track','PageView');<\/script><br \/>\n<br \/><br \/>\n<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/reddit-keyword-research\/\">Source link <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Search Google for almost any product or advice question, and you\u2019ll see Reddit threads in the results. 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