seo-aeo-keyword-research

SEO-AEO Keyword Research

Overview

Identifies high-value SEO keywords and AEO question-based queries for a topic. Produces keyword tiers (easy wins to long-term goals), search intent classification, cannibalization checks, and a content production map — all from a single topic input.

Part of the SEO-AEO Engine — an open-source AI-powered content growth system.

When to Use This Skill

• Use when you need to build a keyword strategy for a new topic or niche
• Use when you want to find AEO question queries for AI engine citation
• Use when you need to prioritise which keywords to target first
• Use when you want to check for keyword cannibalization before writing content

How It Works

Step 1: Extract Seed Keywords

Identify 3–5 core terms that anchor the topic's search territory. Go beyond the obvious head term to include adjacent terms the audience actually uses.

Step 2: Expand Into Tiers

Sort all keywords into three tiers:

• Tier 1 — Low-to-moderate difficulty. Target first.
• Tier 2 — Medium difficulty. Build toward after Tier 1 content is live.
• Tier 3 — High difficulty. Long-term goals only.

Step 3: Generate AEO Keywords

Produce question-based keywords that AI engines surface in direct answers and People Also Ask boxes. For each AEO keyword, specify the answer format to use (definition sen