The Manual Keyword Research Problem
Traditional keyword research is fragmented, time-intensive, and prone to errors that hurt your SEO.
Time-Intensive Process
Keyword research for a single content cluster takes 8+ hours:
- •Export keywords from Ahrefs or Semrush
- •Manually group similar keywords in spreadsheets
- •Analyze search intent and competition
- •Cross-reference to avoid cannibalization
- •Still miss keyword opportunities
Cannibalization Risk
Without automated clustering, it's easy to create competing pages:
- •Multiple articles targeting the same search intent
- •Unclear which keywords belong in which article
- •Your own pages compete against each other in search results
- •Rankings suffer across the board
Inconsistent Results
Manual clustering varies by person and lacks standardization:
- •Different team members cluster keywords differently
- •No systematic approach to intent analysis
- •Decisions based on guesswork rather than data
- •Difficult to maintain consistency across clients
How Automated Keyword Research Works
Enter Your Topic and Audience
Simply input a broad what you want to write about and who you want to write for
Machined Finds Keywords
Machined crawls SERPs and finds hundreds of related keywords as well as search volume, difficulty, and trends.
Automatic Clustering
Machined automatically groups keywords by search intent and volume to create pillar and supporting articles without cannibalization.
Ready to Write
Keywords feed directly into content workflow, so all that's left to do is click write. No manual work required.
Auomated Keyword Intelligence
Automatic Keyword Discovery
Our AI discovers related keywords beyond what manual research typically uncovers, including long-tail variations, question keywords, and related terms that share search intent with your main topic.
Cannibalization Prevention
Ensures each article targets unique search intent. Your pages won't compete against each other in search results.
Search Volume & Difficulty
See monthly search volume and ranking difficulty for every keyword. Prioritize high-opportunity, low-competition terms.
More Machined Features
See the other key benefits Machined can bring to your content creation process
Content Cluster Automation
Automated keyword clustering & anti-cannibalization
Automatic Internal Linking
Contextual, keyword-optimized links across all content
Automated Keyword Research
AI-powered keyword discovery and intent analysis
Deep AI Research
Agent-based research with authoritative citations
One-Click Publishing
WordPress, Webflow, and webhook integrations
Customization
Full control over voice, research depth, and AI models
Plus Everything Else You Need
Keyword Research FAQ
Everything you need to know about automated keyword research