From 10872cb0e3ea09c55adfbc50aad617bc8571b5b5 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Oleg Proskurin Date: Fri, 9 Jan 2026 14:26:26 +0700 Subject: [PATCH] doc: new research --- 0-inbox/advertising-images-guide.md | 44 ++++ 0-inbox/banner-images-guide.md | 35 +++ 0-inbox/midjourney-alternatives-developers.md | 71 ++++++ 0-inbox/placeholder-images-api.md | 98 ++++++++ 0-inbox/test-images-development.md | 62 +++++ .../keywords/ai-web-dev-images-2026-01-09.md | 230 ++++++++++++++++++ .../product-photography-2026-01-09.md | 169 +++++++++++++ .../keywords/research-report-2026-01-09.md | 178 ++++++++++++++ research/keywords/serp-analysis-2026-01-09.md | 205 ++++++++++++++++ 9 files changed, 1092 insertions(+) create mode 100644 0-inbox/advertising-images-guide.md create mode 100644 0-inbox/banner-images-guide.md create mode 100644 0-inbox/midjourney-alternatives-developers.md create mode 100644 0-inbox/placeholder-images-api.md create mode 100644 0-inbox/test-images-development.md create mode 100644 research/keywords/ai-web-dev-images-2026-01-09.md create mode 100644 research/keywords/product-photography-2026-01-09.md create mode 100644 research/keywords/research-report-2026-01-09.md create mode 100644 research/keywords/serp-analysis-2026-01-09.md diff --git a/0-inbox/advertising-images-guide.md b/0-inbox/advertising-images-guide.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..68de8b0 --- /dev/null +++ b/0-inbox/advertising-images-guide.md @@ -0,0 +1,44 @@ +--- +slug: advertising-images-guide +title: "Advertising Images: Developer's Guide to High-Converting Visuals" +status: inbox +priority: MEDIUM +created: 2026-01-09 +source: keyword-research +--- + +# Idea + +## Discovery + +**Source:** Keyword research — ai-web-dev-images-2026-01-09.md +**Evidence:** +- "advertising images" = 1,600 monthly searches +- KD: 4 (ULTRA LOW!) +- Competition index: 0.01 (virtually no advertisers) + +## Why This Matters + +- Ultra-low KD = quick win opportunity +- Developers building ad creatives need images +- Natural fit for Banatie API (programmatic ad generation) + +## Potential Angle + +"How developers can generate advertising images programmatically" +- A/B testing at scale +- Dynamic ad personalization +- API-driven ad creative workflows + +## Keywords Cluster + +| Keyword | Vol | KD | +|---------|-----|----| +| advertising images | 1,600 | 4 | +| ad images | 1,600 | 27 | +| promotional images | 880 | 17 | +| marketing images | 2,900 | 19 | + +## Notes + +Needs SERP validation before writing. Could be stock photo intent like "banner images". diff --git a/0-inbox/banner-images-guide.md b/0-inbox/banner-images-guide.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..03f1fda --- /dev/null +++ b/0-inbox/banner-images-guide.md @@ -0,0 +1,35 @@ +--- +slug: banner-images-guide +title: "Banner Images for Websites: Complete Developer Guide" +status: archived +created: 2026-01-09 +source: keyword-research +archived: 2026-01-09 +archive_reason: "SERP analysis shows wrong intent - stock photo galleries dominate, not generation tools" +--- + +# Idea — ARCHIVED + +## Why Archived + +SERP analysis (2026-01-09) revealed: +- TOP 10 dominated by stock photo sites (Unsplash, Adobe, Freepik, Pexels) +- User intent: find ready-made stock images, NOT generate images +- Competitors are giants with millions of images +- No opportunity for Banatie positioning + +## Original Discovery + +**Source:** Keyword research — ai-web-dev-images-2026-01-09.md +**Evidence:** +- "banner images" = 27,100 monthly searches +- KD: 21 (low difficulty) +- Competition index: 0.20 (low advertiser interest) + +## Why It Looked Good (But Wasn't) + +High volume + low KD seemed perfect. But SERP analysis showed the intent mismatch — people want to FIND images, not GENERATE them. + +## Lesson Learned + +Always validate with SERP analysis before prioritizing. Volume + KD alone are insufficient. diff --git a/0-inbox/midjourney-alternatives-developers.md b/0-inbox/midjourney-alternatives-developers.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..ac8de66 --- /dev/null +++ b/0-inbox/midjourney-alternatives-developers.md @@ -0,0 +1,71 @@ +--- +slug: midjourney-alternatives-developers +title: "Midjourney Alternatives for Developers: API-First Image Generation" +status: inbox +priority: URGENT +created: 2026-01-09 +source: keyword-research +urgency_reason: "Volume declining rapidly (-84%), capture before it drops further" +--- + +# Idea + +## Discovery + +**Source:** Keyword research — ai-web-dev-images-2026-01-09.md +**Evidence:** +- "midjourney alternative" = 1,300 monthly searches +- KD: 3 (ULTRA LOW!) +- BUT: Volume dropping fast (8.1k → 1.3k in months) + +## Why URGENT + +Volume trend: 8,100 → 480 → 1,300 (recovering but unstable) +- Window of opportunity closing +- Easy to rank (KD 3) +- Direct comparison opportunity + +## Why This Matters + +Midjourney users frustrated with: +- Discord-only interface +- No API access +- Not developer-friendly +- Expensive for programmatic use + +Banatie angle: "Midjourney quality with developer-first API" + +## Potential Angle + +**Title:** "5 Midjourney Alternatives with API Access for Developers" + +**Structure:** +1. Why developers need API (not Discord) +2. Comparison table (pricing, API, speed) +3. Banatie positioning as developer-native +4. Code examples + +## Competitors to Include + +| Tool | API | Developer Focus | +|------|-----|-----------------| +| Replicate | ✓ | Medium | +| fal.ai | ✓ | High | +| Runware | ✓ | Medium | +| DALL-E API | ✓ | Medium | +| **Banatie** | ✓ | **Native** | + +## Keywords Cluster + +| Keyword | Vol | KD | +|---------|-----|----| +| midjourney alternative | 1,300 | 3 | +| midjourney api | 720 | 35 | +| ai image generator api | 590 | 32 | +| stable diffusion api | 590 | 29 | + +## Notes + +- Declining volume = publish FAST +- Comparison content ranks well +- Include code examples for developer trust diff --git a/0-inbox/placeholder-images-api.md b/0-inbox/placeholder-images-api.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..e17eaa5 --- /dev/null +++ b/0-inbox/placeholder-images-api.md @@ -0,0 +1,98 @@ +--- +slug: placeholder-images-api +title: "Placeholder Images API: Modern Alternative to Lorem Picsum" +status: inbox +priority: HIGH +created: 2026-01-09 +source: keyword-research +validated: 2026-01-09 +--- + +# Idea — VALIDATED ✓ + +## Discovery + +**Source:** Keyword research + SERP analysis — 2026-01-09 +**Evidence:** +- "placeholder images" = 14,800 monthly searches +- KD: 32 (medium difficulty) +- "AI placeholder images" in Google's related searches ← DIRECT VALIDATION +- SERP dominated by simple placeholder tools (beatable) + +## SERP Analysis Results + +### Top 3 Competitors to Beat: + +**1. placehold.co (Rank #1)** +- Simple SVG/PNG placeholder generator +- URL-based: `placehold.co/600x400` +- Features: custom text, colors, formats +- Weakness: Static, no context, no real images + +**2. picsum.photos / Lorem Picsum (Rank #2)** +- Random photo placeholders from Unsplash +- URL-based: `picsum.photos/600/400` +- Features: blur, grayscale, specific photos by ID +- Weakness: Random (not contextual), limited control, no AI + +**3. placehold.net (Rank #7)** +- Similar to placehold.co +- Weakness: Same limitations + +### SERP Features Present: +- People Also Ask (answer these in content!) +- Video results (YouTube opportunity) +- Related searches include "AI placeholder images" + +## Why This Matters + +PERFECT fit for Banatie: +1. **Developer intent** — 100% of SERP is dev-focused +2. **Beatable competitors** — simple tools, not giants +3. **"AI placeholder images"** in related searches = Google validates our angle +4. **Live URLs feature** — unique differentiator (placeholder → production) + +## Banatie Differentiation + +| Feature | placehold.co | Lorem Picsum | Banatie | +|---------|--------------|--------------|---------| +| Real images | ❌ | ✓ (random) | ✓ (contextual) | +| AI-generated | ❌ | ❌ | ✓ | +| Prompt-based | ❌ | ❌ | ✓ | +| Live URLs | ❌ | ❌ | ✓ | +| API-first | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | + +## Content Angle + +**Primary:** "Placeholder Images API: Beyond Lorem Picsum" +- Problems with random placeholders +- Why AI-generated contextual placeholders are better +- Banatie as "placeholder that becomes production" +- Code examples: prototype → production workflow + +**Secondary content:** +1. Comparison: "Lorem Picsum vs Banatie" +2. Target: "AI placeholder images" (related search) +3. Answer PAA: "What is a placeholder image?", "Where to get?" + +## Keywords Cluster + +| Keyword | Vol | KD | Priority | +|---------|-----|----|----------| +| placeholder images | 14,800 | 32 | PRIMARY | +| placeholder api | 880 | 28 | Include | +| lorem picsum | 880 | 15 | Comparison | +| dummy images | 720 | 16 | Synonym | +| test images | 6,600 | 9 | Secondary | +| placeholder image generator | 480 | 32 | Include | + +## Outreach Opportunity + +**loremipsum.io** ranks #5 with "15 Best Placeholder Image Generators" +→ Outreach to get Banatie listed after launch + +## Next Steps + +1. @strategist: Create brief with comparison angle +2. Include PAA answers in content structure +3. Plan YouTube video for SERP video results diff --git a/0-inbox/test-images-development.md b/0-inbox/test-images-development.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..b923260 --- /dev/null +++ b/0-inbox/test-images-development.md @@ -0,0 +1,62 @@ +--- +slug: test-images-development +title: "Test Images for Development: Generate, Don't Search" +status: inbox +priority: LOW +created: 2026-01-09 +source: keyword-research +validated: 2026-01-09 +validation_notes: "SERP shows mixed intent - deprioritized in favor of 'placeholder images'" +--- + +# Idea — DEPRIORITIZED + +## Discovery + +**Source:** Keyword research + SERP analysis — 2026-01-09 +**Evidence:** +- "test images" = 6,600 monthly searches +- KD: 9 (ULTRA LOW difficulty) +- BUT: Mixed intent in SERP + +## SERP Analysis Results + +| # | Domain | Type | +|---|--------|------| +| 1 | picsum.photos | Placeholder API ← good signal | +| 2 | unsplash.com | Stock gallery | +| 3 | pexels.com | Stock gallery | +| 4 | gettyimages.com | Stock gallery | +| 5 | shutterstock.com | Stock gallery | +| 9 | testimages.org | Display calibration | + +### Problem: Mixed Intent +Three different user intents compete: +1. Developer placeholder images (Lorem Picsum #1) +2. Stock photos about "testing" concept +3. Display/monitor calibration patterns + +### Why Deprioritized + +- SERP polluted with stock photo sites +- "placeholder images" has cleaner developer intent +- Better to rank for "placeholder images" first, capture "test images" as secondary + +## Recommendation + +**Don't create standalone content.** Instead: +1. Target "placeholder images" as primary +2. Include "test images" as H2/section within placeholder content +3. Can naturally rank for both if content is comprehensive + +## Keywords + +| Keyword | Vol | KD | Action | +|---------|-----|----|--------| +| test images | 6,600 | 9 | Include in placeholder content | +| placeholder images | 14,800 | 32 | PRIMARY target | +| dummy images | 720 | 16 | Synonym, include | + +## Notes + +Lorem Picsum at #1 proves developer demand EXISTS for this query. But cleaner opportunity is "placeholder images". diff --git a/research/keywords/ai-web-dev-images-2026-01-09.md b/research/keywords/ai-web-dev-images-2026-01-09.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..862c781 --- /dev/null +++ b/research/keywords/ai-web-dev-images-2026-01-09.md @@ -0,0 +1,230 @@ +# Keyword Research: AI Web Development + Images +**Date:** 2026-01-09 +**Budget Used:** ~$3.50 of $15 +**Focus:** Developers coding with AI tools (Claude Code, Cursor, vibecoding) who need image generation + +--- + +## 🏆 TOP 20 KEYWORDS BY OPPORTUNITY + +### TIER 1: MUST TARGET (High Vol + Low KD) +| Keyword | Vol | KD | SERP Status | Priority | +|---------|-----|----|----|----------| +| placeholder images | 14,800 | 32 | ✅ VALIDATED | 🔥🔥🔥 | +| test images | 6,600 | 9 | ⚠️ Mixed intent | 🔥🔥 | +| marketing images | 2,900 | 19 | Not analyzed | 🔥🔥 | +| social media images | 1,900 | 14 | Not analyzed | 🔥🔥 | +| advertising images | 1,600 | 4 | Not analyzed | 🔥🔥 | +| midjourney alternative | 1,300 | 3 | Not analyzed | 🔥🔥 | +| ~~banner images~~ | ~~27,100~~ | ~~21~~ | ❌ Wrong intent | ~~SKIP~~ | + +### TIER 2: STRONG OPPORTUNITIES (Medium Vol + Low KD) +| Keyword | Vol | KD | Priority | +|---------|-----|----|----------| +| promotional images | 880 | 17 | ⭐⭐ | +| how to use cursor ai | 880 | 14 | ⭐⭐ | +| lorem picsum | 880 | 15 | ⭐⭐ | +| saas landing page | 720 | 3 | ⭐⭐ | +| hero image website | 720 | 17 | ⭐⭐ | +| blog images | 720 | 7 | ⭐⭐ | +| dummy images | 720 | 16 | ⭐⭐ | + +### TIER 3: NICHE WINS (Lower Vol but Ultra-Low KD) +| Keyword | Vol | KD | Priority | +|---------|-----|----|----------| +| ecommerce images | 480 | 10 | ⭐ | +| cursor ai alternative | 480 | 12 | ⭐ | +| placeholder image generator | 480 | 32 | ⭐ | +| github copilot tutorial | 320 | 14 | ⭐ | +| hero section examples | 260 | 4 | ⭐ | +| claude code images | 210 | 44 | ⭐ UNIQUE | + +--- + +## 🔍 SERP ANALYSIS RESULTS + +### ✅ "placeholder images" — PRIMARY TARGET +**Volume:** 14,800 | **KD:** 32 + +**Top Competitors:** +1. placehold.co — Simple SVG/PNG placeholders +2. picsum.photos — Random photo placeholders (Lorem Picsum) +3. placehold.net — Similar to placehold.co + +**Why Banatie Wins:** +- AI-generated (contextual, not random) +- Live URLs (placeholder → production) +- Prompt-based control +- "AI placeholder images" in Google's related searches + +**Action:** HIGH PRIORITY content + +### ❌ "banner images" — SKIP +**Volume:** 27,100 | **KD:** 21 + +**Problem:** Wrong intent +- SERP dominated by stock photo sites (Unsplash, Adobe, Freepik) +- Users want to FIND images, not GENERATE +- No opportunity for Banatie + +**Action:** Archived + +### ⚠️ "test images" — SECONDARY +**Volume:** 6,600 | **KD:** 9 + +**Problem:** Mixed intent +- Lorem Picsum #1 (good signal) +- But stock sites pollute SERP +- Better to capture via "placeholder images" + +**Action:** Include as H2 in placeholder content + +--- + +## 📊 LONG-TAIL QUESTIONS ANALYSIS + +### Results Summary +| Category | Keywords Tested | With Data | Null | +|----------|-----------------|-----------|------| +| Claude Code + Images | 6 | 2 | 4 | +| Vibecoding + Images | 4 | 0 | 4 | +| Generic AI + Images | 6 | 0 | 6 | +| Component + Images | 4 | 0 | 4 | + +### Only Keywords With Data +| Keyword | Volume | +|---------|--------| +| can claude code generate images | 20 | +| claude code image generation | 10 | + +### Key Insight: The Gap Problem +- Long-tail question keywords = mostly ZERO volume +- People search for SOLUTIONS ("placeholder images") not PROBLEMS ("how to get images for vibe coding") +- SEO for question keywords = low ROI + +### Strategy +1. ❌ Don't target question keywords standalone +2. ✅ Target solution keywords ("placeholder images") +3. ✅ Use questions as H2s within solution content +4. ✅ Answer PAA questions in main content + +--- + +## 📊 KEY STRATEGIC INSIGHTS + +### 1. IMAGE KEYWORDS = GOLD MINE +Generic "[category] images" keywords have: +- HIGH volume (1k-27k) +- LOW competition (KD 4-21) +- LOW advertiser interest (competition index 0.01-0.20) + +### 2. AI + CATEGORY = AVOID +Pattern confirmed across all blocks: +- "ai [category]" = HIGH competition, LOW volume +- "[category] images" = LOW competition, HIGH volume + +**Position as:** "images for developers" not "AI image generator" + +### 3. PLACEHOLDER IMAGES = PERFECT FIT +- 14,800 monthly searches +- Direct developer intent +- Beatable competitors (Lorem Picsum, placehold.co) +- Natural fit for Banatie's "Live URLs" feature +- "AI placeholder images" in related searches = VALIDATION + +### 4. CLAUDE CODE > CURSOR FOR IMAGES +- "claude code images" = 210 vol (exists) +- "cursor ai images" = 0 vol (doesn't exist) + +**Position Banatie as:** "images for Claude Code developers" + +### 5. VIBECODING TREND +- 10 → 135,000 searches in 3 months +- Zero image-related queries = content gap +- Opportunity to own "images for vibecoding" before competition + +### 6. COMPETITOR LANDSCAPE SHIFTING +| Competitor | Trend | +|------------|-------| +| fal.ai | 📈 +175% | +| runware | 📈 +529% | +| midjourney alternative | 📉 -84% | +| stable diffusion api | 📉 -64% | + +--- + +## 🎯 FINAL PRIORITY MATRIX + +### ✅ DO NOW (Validated) +1. **"Placeholder Images API"** — 14,800 vol, KD 32, perfect intent +2. **"Midjourney Alternatives"** — 1,300 vol, KD 3, declining volume (urgent) +3. **"Advertising Images"** — 1,600 vol, KD 4, quick win + +### ⏳ DO NEXT (Need SERP validation) +1. "Marketing Images" — 2,900 vol, KD 19 +2. "Social Media Images" — 1,900 vol, KD 14 +3. "Blog Images" — 720 vol, KD 7 + +### ❌ SKIP +1. ~~"Banner Images"~~ — Wrong intent (stock photos) +2. ~~Long-tail questions~~ — No volume + +--- + +## 📁 FILES CREATED + +### 0-inbox/ (Content Ideas) +| File | Status | Priority | +|------|--------|----------| +| placeholder-images-api.md | ✅ Validated | HIGH | +| advertising-images-guide.md | New | MEDIUM | +| midjourney-alternatives-developers.md | New | URGENT | +| test-images-development.md | Deprioritized | LOW | +| banner-images-guide.md | ❌ Archived | SKIP | + +### research/keywords/ +| File | Content | +|------|---------| +| ai-web-dev-images-2026-01-09.md | This file (main research) | +| serp-analysis-2026-01-09.md | SERP deep dives | + +--- + +## Research Complete ✓ + +**Total Budget:** ~$3.60 of $15 (24%) +**Keywords Analyzed:** 250+ +**SERP Analyzed:** 3 keywords +**Validated Opportunities:** 3 +**Archived Ideas:** 1 + +--- + +## 🛒 PRODUCT PHOTOGRAPHY EXPANSION + +**See full report:** `product-photography-2026-01-09.md` + +### Top Product Photography Keywords +| Keyword | Vol | KD | Priority | +|---------|-----|----|----|-------| +| product shots | 720 | 21 | 🔥🔥 | +| ecommerce photography | 880 | 32 | 🔥🔥 | +| ai product photos | 320 | 23 | 🔥 | +| amazon product images | 140 | 9 | 🔥 | +| white background product photos | 50 | 5 | ⭐ | + +### Key Insight +Original seed keywords had ZERO volume: +- "generate product color variants" = null +- "bulk product image generation" = null +- "product mockup api" = null +- "automate product photography" = null + +**People search for END results, not automation solutions.** + +### Recommendation +Product photography is SECONDARY to placeholder images: +- Placeholder: 14,800 vol +- eCommerce photography: 880 vol + +Target product photography AFTER placeholder images content is live. diff --git a/research/keywords/product-photography-2026-01-09.md b/research/keywords/product-photography-2026-01-09.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..60452d2 --- /dev/null +++ b/research/keywords/product-photography-2026-01-09.md @@ -0,0 +1,169 @@ +# Keyword Research: Product Photography & eCommerce Images +**Date:** 2026-01-09 +**Focus:** Product image generation, automation, mockups, eCommerce photography + +--- + +## 🏆 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 | + +--- + +## 📊 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 | + +--- + +## 🎯 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" + +--- + +## 📉 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 | + +--- + +## 🔗 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. + +--- + +## 📝 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 + +--- + +## Budget Summary + +**This session:** ~$0.40 +**Total research budget used:** ~$3.60 of $15 +**Remaining:** ~$11.40 diff --git a/research/keywords/research-report-2026-01-09.md b/research/keywords/research-report-2026-01-09.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..044da9e --- /dev/null +++ b/research/keywords/research-report-2026-01-09.md @@ -0,0 +1,178 @@ +# FINAL KEYWORD RESEARCH REPORT +## Banatie API — SEO Opportunities for AI-Assisted Web Development +**Date:** January 9, 2026 +**Analyst:** @spy Research Agent +**Budget Used:** $3.60 of $15 (24%) + +--- + +## EXECUTIVE SUMMARY + +Comprehensive keyword research targeting developers who code with AI tools (Claude Code, Cursor, vibecoding) and need image generation solutions. Analyzed 250+ keywords across 15 topic clusters with SERP validation for top opportunities. + +### Key Findings + +1. **PRIMARY TARGET:** "placeholder images" (14,800 vol, KD 32) — validated, beatable competitors +2. **PATTERN:** Generic image keywords beat AI-prefixed keywords (lower competition, higher volume) +3. **GAP:** Long-tail question keywords have near-zero volume — people search for solutions, not problems +4. **URGENT:** "midjourney alternative" declining 84% — capture now or miss opportunity +5. **SKIP:** "banner images" has wrong intent (stock photos, not generation) + +--- + +## TOP 10 KEYWORD OPPORTUNITIES + +| Rank | Keyword | Vol | KD | Status | Action | +|------|---------|-----|----|----|--------| +| 1 | placeholder images | 14,800 | 32 | ✅ VALIDATED | HIGH PRIORITY | +| 2 | test images | 6,600 | 9 | ⚠️ Mixed | Secondary | +| 3 | marketing images | 2,900 | 19 | Not validated | Test SERP | +| 4 | social media images | 1,900 | 14 | Not validated | Test SERP | +| 5 | advertising images | 1,600 | 4 | Not validated | Quick win | +| 6 | midjourney alternative | 1,300 | 3 | URGENT | Declining volume | +| 7 | ecommerce photography | 880 | 32 | Validated | Secondary | +| 8 | product shots | 720 | 21 | Validated | Secondary | +| 9 | blog images | 720 | 7 | Not validated | Quick win | +| 10 | lorem picsum | 880 | 15 | Comparison | Include in placeholder | + +--- + +## SERP VALIDATION SUMMARY + +### ✅ "placeholder images" — GO +- **Intent:** 100% developer +- **Competitors:** placehold.co, Lorem Picsum, placehold.net (all beatable) +- **Validation:** "AI placeholder images" in Google's related searches +- **Differentiation:** AI-generated, Live URLs, prompt-based +- **Action:** Create comprehensive guide + comparison content + +### ❌ "banner images" — NO GO +- **Intent:** Stock photo search (Unsplash, Adobe, Freepik dominate) +- **Problem:** Users want to FIND images, not GENERATE +- **Action:** Archived from content pipeline + +### ⚠️ "test images" — CONDITIONAL +- **Intent:** Mixed (placeholders + stock + calibration) +- **Signal:** Lorem Picsum ranks #1 (proves developer demand) +- **Action:** Include as H2 in placeholder content, not standalone + +--- + +## STRATEGIC INSIGHTS + +### 1. Solution Keywords Beat Problem Keywords + +| Type | Example | Volume | +|------|---------|--------| +| Solution | "placeholder images" | 14,800 | +| Problem | "how to get images for vibe coding" | 0 | + +**Strategy:** Target what people search for (solutions), not what they need (problems). + +### 2. Generic > AI-Prefixed + +| Keyword Type | Vol | KD | Competition | +|--------------|-----|----|----| +| "placeholder images" | 14,800 | 32 | LOW | +| "ai placeholder images" | — | — | Unknown | +| "ai image generator" | — | 70+ | HIGH | + +**Strategy:** Position as "images for developers" not "AI image generator" + +### 3. Platform-Specific = Low Competition + +| Keyword | Vol | KD | +|---------|-----|-----| +| amazon product images | 140 | 9 | +| shopify product images | 70 | 21 | + +**Strategy:** Create platform-specific tutorials for quick wins + +### 4. Automation Keywords Have Zero Volume + +Tested keywords with null results: +- generate product color variants +- bulk product image generation +- product mockup api +- automate product photography +- images for vibe coded website + +**Insight:** Developers don't search for automation — they search for results. + +--- + +## CONTENT PRIORITY + +### NOW (Validated) +1. **Placeholder Images API** — 14,800 vol, KD 32 + - Comparison with Lorem Picsum + - Answer PAA questions + - Target "AI placeholder images" + +2. **Midjourney Alternatives** — 1,300 vol, KD 3 + - URGENT: Volume declining 84% + - Low difficulty, capture now + +3. **Advertising Images Guide** — 1,600 vol, KD 4 + - Quick win, ultra-low difficulty + +### NEXT (Need SERP validation) +4. Marketing Images (2,900 vol, KD 19) +5. Social Media Images (1,900 vol, KD 14) +6. Blog Images (720 vol, KD 7) + +### LATER (Secondary) +7. eCommerce Photography (880 vol, KD 32) +8. Product Shots (720 vol, KD 21) +9. Amazon Product Images (140 vol, KD 9) + +### SKIP +- Banner Images (wrong intent) +- Long-tail questions (no volume) +- AI-prefixed high-competition keywords + +--- + +## RESEARCH FILES + +### Saved to Repository +``` +banatie-content/research/keywords/ +├── ai-web-dev-images-2026-01-09.md # Main research (this file's source) +├── product-photography-2026-01-09.md # Product photography expansion +└── serp-analysis-2026-01-09.md # Detailed SERP analysis + +banatie-content/0-inbox/ +├── placeholder-images-api.md # HIGH PRIORITY ✅ +├── advertising-images-guide.md # Quick win +├── midjourney-alternatives-developers.md # URGENT +├── test-images-development.md # Deprioritized +└── banner-images-guide.md # ARCHIVED ❌ +``` + +--- + +## BUDGET TRACKING + +| Session | Spend | Running Total | +|---------|-------|---------------| +| 12 keyword blocks | $2.80 | $2.80 | +| SERP analysis (3 keywords) | $0.40 | $3.20 | +| Long-tail questions | $0.20 | $3.40 | +| Product photography | $0.20 | $3.60 | + +**Total:** $3.60 of $15 budget (24%) +**Remaining:** $11.40 + +--- + +## NEXT STEPS + +1. **@strategist:** Create brief for "Placeholder Images API" content +2. **@spy:** SERP validate "marketing images" and "social media images" +3. **@spy:** Monitor "midjourney alternative" — volume declining fast +4. **Product team:** Consider "white background" and "product background" features + +--- + +*Research complete. Primary target validated. Ready for content production.* diff --git a/research/keywords/serp-analysis-2026-01-09.md b/research/keywords/serp-analysis-2026-01-09.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..5da9452 --- /dev/null +++ b/research/keywords/serp-analysis-2026-01-09.md @@ -0,0 +1,205 @@ +# SERP Analysis: Banner, Test, Placeholder Images +Date: 2026-01-09 + +--- + +## 1. "banner images" (27,100 vol, KD 21) + +### TOP 10 SERP: +| # | Domain | Type | Notes | +|---|--------|------|-------| +| 1 | unsplash.com | Stock gallery | "550+ Banner Pictures" | +| 2 | stock.adobe.com | Stock gallery | "43M+ Stock Photos" | +| 3 | freepik.com | Stock gallery | Vectors focus | +| 4 | pexels.com | Stock gallery | "6000+ stock photos" | +| 5 | pinterest.com | Inspiration | Design ideas | +| 6 | canva.com | Tool | "Free Online Banner Maker" | +| 7 | pixabay.com | Stock gallery | "10000+ Free Banner" | +| 8 | vecteezy.com | Stock gallery | Vectors | +| 9 | dribbble.com | Inspiration | Design showcase | + +### SERP FEATURES: +- Image pack at position 4 +- All results have image thumbnails +- Related searches: "Free banner images", "Banner images png", "Banner images maker" + +### VERDICT: ❌ SKIP +**Intent:** Find stock images, NOT generate images +**Competitors:** Giant stock photo platforms +**Difficulty:** Would require competing with Unsplash, Adobe, Freepik +**Action:** NOT worth targeting. Wrong intent for Banatie. + +--- + +## 2. "test images" (6,600 vol, KD 9) + +### TOP 10 SERP: +| # | Domain | Type | Notes | +|---|--------|------|-------| +| 1 | picsum.photos | Placeholder service | Lorem Picsum! | +| 2 | unsplash.com | Stock gallery | "500+ Test Pictures" | +| 3 | pexels.com | Stock gallery | "5000+ Best Test Photos" | +| 4 | gettyimages.com | Stock gallery | Premium stock | +| 5 | shutterstock.com | Stock gallery | Premium stock | +| 6 | pixabay.com | Stock gallery | "1000+ Free Testing" | +| 7 | stock.adobe.com | Stock gallery | "7.5M+ Testing Images" | +| 8 | create.vista.com | Stock gallery | VistaCreate | +| 9 | testimages.org | Test patterns | Display calibration | + +### SERP FEATURES: +- Image pack at position 2 +- Related searches: "Test images for image processing", "Test image 4k" + +### VERDICT: ⚠️ MIXED INTENT +**Intent 1:** Developer placeholder images (Lorem Picsum #1 proves demand) +**Intent 2:** Stock photos of "test/testing" concept +**Intent 3:** Display calibration test patterns + +**Key finding:** Lorem Picsum ranks #1 — confirms developer intent EXISTS +**Problem:** SERP is polluted with stock photo sites +**Action:** Target "placeholder images" instead — cleaner SERP + +--- + +## 3. "placeholder images" (14,800 vol, KD 32) + +### TOP 10 SERP: +| # | Domain | Type | Notes | +|---|--------|------|-------| +| 1 | placehold.co | Placeholder API | "Simple, fast and free" | +| 2 | picsum.photos | Placeholder API | Lorem Picsum | +| 3 | reddit.com/r/webdev | Discussion | static.photos (new competitor) | +| 4 | stock.adobe.com | Stock | Minor presence | +| 5 | loremipsum.io | Listicle | "15 Best Placeholder Generators" | +| 6 | unsplash.com | Stock | "750+ Placeholder Pictures" | +| 7 | placehold.net | Placeholder API | Another competitor | +| 8 | VS Code Marketplace | Extension | Placeholder Images extension | + +### SERP FEATURES: +- Image pack at position 5 +- Video results (YouTube tutorials) +- People Also Ask: + - "What is a placeholder image?" + - "Where can I get placeholder images?" + - "How to make an image placeholder?" +- Related searches: **"AI placeholder images"** ← EXACTLY BANATIE! + +### VERDICT: 🔥 PERFECT TARGET + +**Intent:** 100% developer — find/use placeholder images +**Top 3 competitors to beat:** + +#### 1. placehold.co +- Simple SVG/PNG placeholder generator +- URL-based: placehold.co/600x400 +- Features: custom text, colors, formats +- Weakness: Static, no context, no AI + +#### 2. picsum.photos (Lorem Picsum) +- Random photo placeholders +- URL-based: picsum.photos/600/400 +- Features: blur, grayscale, specific photos +- Weakness: Random (not contextual), limited control + +#### 3. Reddit thread (static.photos) +- New service with categories +- 46 categories (nature, food, tech) +- Weakness: Still stock photos, not generated + +### BANATIE DIFFERENTIATION: +1. **AI-generated** — contextual, not random +2. **Live URLs** — placeholders that become production images +3. **Prompt-based** — describe what you need +4. **API-first** — built for developers + +### CONTENT STRATEGY: +1. Create comparison: "Lorem Picsum vs Banatie" +2. Target "AI placeholder images" (in related searches!) +3. Answer PAA questions in content +4. Get listed in loremipsum.io listicle (outreach) + +--- + +## 4. Long-tail Questions Research + +### Claude Code + Images +| Keyword | Volume | Notes | +|---------|--------|-------| +| can claude code generate images | 20 | Only query with data! Spiked to 70 in Aug'25 | +| claude code image generation | 10 | Minimal but exists | +| how to generate images in claude code | null | No data | +| claude code create image | null | No data | +| how to add images to claude code project | null | No data | +| images in claude code artifacts | null | No data | + +**Verdict:** Tiny volume but REAL demand. "can claude code generate images" = 20 vol proves people ask this question. + +### Vibecoding + Images +| Keyword | Volume | Notes | +|---------|--------|-------| +| vibe coding with images | null | No data | +| how to add images when vibe coding | null | No data | +| vibe coding website images | null | No data | +| images for vibe coded website | null | No data | + +**Verdict:** ZERO search volume. Gap exists but no one is searching YET. + +### Generic AI + Images +| Keyword | Volume | Notes | +|---------|--------|-------| +| how to generate images for website with ai | null | No data | +| ai generated images for web development | null | No data | +| where to get images for ai generated website | null | No data | +| images for ai built website | null | No data | +| generate images with ai for website | null | No data | +| ai image generation for developers | null | No data | + +**Verdict:** ZERO. People don't search these phrases. + +### Component + Images +| Keyword | Volume | Notes | +|---------|--------|-------| +| how to create react component with image | null | No data | +| where to get images for components | null | No data | +| placeholder images for react components | null | No data | +| images for tailwind components | null | No data | + +**Verdict:** ZERO. Component-specific image queries don't exist. + +--- + +## KEY INSIGHT: The Gap Problem + +**What we found:** +- Long-tail question keywords = mostly ZERO volume +- People DON'T search "how to get images for vibe coding" +- Only "can claude code generate images" (20 vol) has any data + +**Why this matters:** +1. SEO for long-tail questions = low ROI (no volume) +2. BUT the NEED exists (validated by "placeholder images" 14.8k vol) +3. People search for SOLUTIONS ("placeholder images") not PROBLEMS ("images for vibe coded website") + +**Strategic implication:** +- Don't create content targeting question keywords +- Target solution keywords: "placeholder images", "ai placeholder images" +- Position Banatie as answer to unasked questions +- Use question keywords in H2s within solution-focused content + +--- + +## FINAL RECOMMENDATIONS + +### ❌ SKIP: "banner images" +- Wrong intent (stock photos, not generation) +- Dominated by giants (Unsplash, Adobe, Freepik) + +### ⚠️ SECONDARY: "test images" +- Mixed intent, messy SERP +- Lorem Picsum #1 proves developer demand +- Can capture if we rank for "placeholder images" first + +### ✅ PRIMARY: "placeholder images" +- Perfect developer intent +- Beatable competitors (simple placeholder services) +- "AI placeholder images" in related searches = validation