# Keyword Research: Product Photography & eCommerce Images
**Date:** 2026-01-09
**Focus:** Product image generation, automation, mockups, eCommerce photography

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## 🏆 TOP OPPORTUNITIES

### TIER 1: BEST (High Vol + Low KD)
| Keyword | Vol | KD | Competition | CPC | Priority |
|---------|-----|----|----|-----|----------|
| product shots | 720 | 21 | LOW | $7.14 | 🔥🔥🔥 |
| ecommerce photography | 880 | 32 | LOW | $8.85 | 🔥🔥🔥 |
| ai product photos | 320 | 23 | HIGH | $8.95 | 🔥🔥 |
| product photo background | 320 | 18 | MEDIUM | $3.82 | 🔥🔥 |
| product photography ai | 170 | 24 | HIGH | $8.43 | 🔥🔥 |
| amazon product images | 140 | 9 | LOW | $7.81 | 🔥🔥 |

### TIER 2: NICHE WINS (Lower Vol + Ultra-Low KD)
| Keyword | Vol | KD | Competition | CPC | Priority |
|---------|-----|----|----|-----|----------|
| white background product photos | 50 | 5 | MEDIUM | $1.95 | ⭐⭐ |
| shopify product images | 70 | 21 | LOW | $3.49 | ⭐⭐ |
| bulk photo editing | 70 | 18 | HIGH | $8.48 | ⭐⭐ |
| mockup api | 40 | 30 | LOW | — | ⭐ |
| product photography software | 110 | 31 | LOW | $11.70 | ⭐ |

### TIER 3: AVOID (High Competition or Wrong Fit)
| Keyword | Vol | KD | Competition | Why Avoid |
|---------|-----|----|----|-----------|
| product mockup generator | 320 | 70 | HIGH | Too competitive |
| ai product image generator | 320 | 73 | HIGH | Too competitive + declining |
| product image editing | 50 | 76 | MEDIUM | Too competitive |
| ghost mannequin | 720 | — | HIGH | Physical product niche |

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## 📊 KEY INSIGHTS

### 1. eCommerce Photography = Sweet Spot
- "ecommerce photography" (880 vol, KD 32, LOW competition)
- "product shots" (720 vol, KD 21, LOW competition)
- HIGH CPC ($7-9) = commercial intent, advertisers pay

**Strategy:** Create "AI product photography for eCommerce" guide targeting these keywords

### 2. Background/White Background = Developer Need
- "product photo background" (320 vol, KD 18)
- "white background product photos" (50 vol, KD 5 — ULTRA LOW!)

**Strategy:** Feature for Banatie: "Generate product images with transparent/white background"

### 3. Platform-Specific = Low Competition
- "amazon product images" (140 vol, KD 9)
- "shopify product images" (70 vol, KD 21)

**Strategy:** Create platform-specific tutorials ("Product images for Shopify with AI")

### 4. "AI [product photography]" = HIGH Competition
Pattern confirmed:
- "ai product image generator" = KD 73, declining
- "ai product photos" = KD 23 (exception!)
- "product photography ai" = KD 24

**Exception:** "ai product photos" is less competitive (KD 23) vs "ai product image generator" (KD 73)

### 5. Automation/API Keywords = LOW Volume
Original query keywords:
| Keyword | Volume | Notes |
|---------|--------|-------|
| generate product color variants | null | No search demand |
| bulk product image generation | null | No search demand |
| product image variations api | null | No search demand |
| automate product photography | null | No search demand |
| product mockup api | null | No search demand |
| product image api | 10 | Minimal |

**Insight:** People don't search for automation solutions. They search for the END result ("product photos", "ecommerce images").

### 6. Related Keywords Expansion

From "product photography" (8,100 vol, KD 27):
| Related Keyword | Vol | KD | Intent |
|-----------------|-----|----|----|
| product photography setup | 880 | 13 | Transactional |
| product photography near me | 1,000 | 11 | Navigational |
| product photography ideas | 320 | — | Commercial |
| product photography box | 260 | 10 | Transactional |

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## 🎯 ACTIONABLE OPPORTUNITIES

### Quick Win #1: "Amazon Product Images"
- 140 vol, KD 9 (ULTRA LOW)
- Platform-specific = less competition
- Angle: "Generate Amazon-ready product images with AI"

### Quick Win #2: "White Background Product Photos"
- 50 vol, KD 5 (ULTRA LOW)
- Clear need, specific feature
- Angle: "AI product photos with white background"

### Core Content: "eCommerce Photography with AI"
- "ecommerce photography" (880 vol, KD 32)
- "product shots" (720 vol, KD 21)
- "ai product photos" (320 vol, KD 23)
- Combine into comprehensive guide

### Feature Content: "Product Photo Backgrounds"
- "product photo background" (320 vol, KD 18)
- Direct product feature opportunity
- Angle: "Change product backgrounds with AI"

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## 📉 TREND ANALYSIS

### Declining Keywords (Avoid)
| Keyword | Peak → Current | Change |
|---------|----------------|--------|
| ai product image generator | 1,300 → 170 | -87% |
| product photography ai | 320 → 90 | -72% |
| product mockup generator | 590 → 260 | -56% |

### Stable Keywords (Target)
| Keyword | Trend | Notes |
|---------|-------|-------|
| product shots | Stable | Seasonal variations |
| ecommerce photography | Stable | Consistent demand |
| amazon product images | Stable | Platform demand |

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## 🔗 COMPARISON WITH MAIN RESEARCH

From main keyword research (ai-web-dev-images-2026-01-09.md):

| Main Research | Product Research | Better Option |
|---------------|------------------|---------------|
| placeholder images (14.8k, KD 32) | ecommerce photography (880, KD 32) | placeholder images |
| banner images (27k, KD 21) — SKIP | product shots (720, KD 21) | product shots |
| test images (6.6k, KD 9) | amazon product images (140, KD 9) | test images |

**Verdict:** Placeholder images remains top priority. Product photography keywords are SECONDARY.

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## 📝 CONTENT IDEAS

### 1. Platform Tutorials (Quick Wins)
- "Amazon Product Images: AI Generation Guide" → 140 vol, KD 9
- "Shopify Product Photos: Automate with AI" → 70 vol, KD 21

### 2. Feature-Focused (Product Marketing)
- "White Background Product Photos with AI" → 50 vol, KD 5
- "Product Photo Backgrounds: Remove & Replace" → 320 vol, KD 18

### 3. Comprehensive Guides (Core Content)
- "eCommerce Photography in 2026: AI Tools Guide" → 880 vol, KD 32
- "AI Product Photos: Complete Tutorial" → 320 vol, KD 23

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## Budget Summary

**This session:** ~$0.40
**Total research budget used:** ~$3.60 of $15
**Remaining:** ~$11.40
