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How To Find Long Tail Keywords in Ahrefs

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Here's how to find long tail keywords in Ahrefs

  1. Navigate to the Keywords Explorer tool within your Ahrefs dashboard.
  2. Input your primary seed keyword into the search bar and click the search button.
  3. Select 'Matching terms' from the Keyword Ideas section in the left sidebar.
  4. Apply a keyword difficulty filter by clicking KD and setting the maximum value to 20.
  5. Click 'Apply' to implement the difficulty filter to your results.
  6. Press 'Show results' to display the filtered keyword list.
  7. Switch the filter from 'All terms' to 'Questions' to focus on question-based long tail keywords.
  8. Export your curated list of long tail keywords to a CSV file for future reference and planning.

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Frequently Asked Questions

For long tail keywords, aim for a keyword difficulty (KD) score between 0-20. This range typically indicates lower competition, making it easier for newer or smaller websites to rank. You can adjust this range based on your domain authority and competition level.