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# Keyword Research: AI Web Development + Images
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**Date:** 2026-01-09
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**Budget Used:** ~$3.50 of $15
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**Focus:** Developers coding with AI tools (Claude Code, Cursor, vibecoding) who need image generation
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---
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## 🏆 TOP 20 KEYWORDS BY OPPORTUNITY
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### TIER 1: MUST TARGET (High Vol + Low KD)
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| Keyword | Vol | KD | SERP Status | Priority |
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|---------|-----|----|----|----------|
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| placeholder images | 14,800 | 32 | ✅ VALIDATED | 🔥🔥🔥 |
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| test images | 6,600 | 9 | ⚠️ Mixed intent | 🔥🔥 |
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| marketing images | 2,900 | 19 | Not analyzed | 🔥🔥 |
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| social media images | 1,900 | 14 | Not analyzed | 🔥🔥 |
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| advertising images | 1,600 | 4 | Not analyzed | 🔥🔥 |
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| midjourney alternative | 1,300 | 3 | Not analyzed | 🔥🔥 |
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| ~~banner images~~ | ~~27,100~~ | ~~21~~ | ❌ Wrong intent | ~~SKIP~~ |
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### TIER 2: STRONG OPPORTUNITIES (Medium Vol + Low KD)
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| Keyword | Vol | KD | Priority |
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|---------|-----|----|----------|
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| promotional images | 880 | 17 | ⭐⭐ |
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| how to use cursor ai | 880 | 14 | ⭐⭐ |
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| lorem picsum | 880 | 15 | ⭐⭐ |
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| saas landing page | 720 | 3 | ⭐⭐ |
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| hero image website | 720 | 17 | ⭐⭐ |
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| blog images | 720 | 7 | ⭐⭐ |
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| dummy images | 720 | 16 | ⭐⭐ |
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### TIER 3: NICHE WINS (Lower Vol but Ultra-Low KD)
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| Keyword | Vol | KD | Priority |
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|---------|-----|----|----------|
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| ecommerce images | 480 | 10 | ⭐ |
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| cursor ai alternative | 480 | 12 | ⭐ |
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| placeholder image generator | 480 | 32 | ⭐ |
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| github copilot tutorial | 320 | 14 | ⭐ |
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| hero section examples | 260 | 4 | ⭐ |
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| claude code images | 210 | 44 | ⭐ UNIQUE |
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## 🔍 SERP ANALYSIS RESULTS
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### ✅ "placeholder images" — PRIMARY TARGET
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**Volume:** 14,800 | **KD:** 32
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**Top Competitors:**
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1. placehold.co — Simple SVG/PNG placeholders
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2. picsum.photos — Random photo placeholders (Lorem Picsum)
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3. placehold.net — Similar to placehold.co
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**Why Banatie Wins:**
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- AI-generated (contextual, not random)
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- Live URLs (placeholder → production)
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- Prompt-based control
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- "AI placeholder images" in Google's related searches
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**Action:** HIGH PRIORITY content
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### ❌ "banner images" — SKIP
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**Volume:** 27,100 | **KD:** 21
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**Problem:** Wrong intent
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- SERP dominated by stock photo sites (Unsplash, Adobe, Freepik)
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- Users want to FIND images, not GENERATE
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- No opportunity for Banatie
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**Action:** Archived
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### ⚠️ "test images" — SECONDARY
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**Volume:** 6,600 | **KD:** 9
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**Problem:** Mixed intent
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- Lorem Picsum #1 (good signal)
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- But stock sites pollute SERP
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- Better to capture via "placeholder images"
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**Action:** Include as H2 in placeholder content
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## 📊 LONG-TAIL QUESTIONS ANALYSIS
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### Results Summary
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| Category | Keywords Tested | With Data | Null |
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|----------|-----------------|-----------|------|
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| Claude Code + Images | 6 | 2 | 4 |
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| Vibecoding + Images | 4 | 0 | 4 |
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| Generic AI + Images | 6 | 0 | 6 |
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| Component + Images | 4 | 0 | 4 |
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### Only Keywords With Data
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| Keyword | Volume |
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|---------|--------|
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| can claude code generate images | 20 |
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| claude code image generation | 10 |
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### Key Insight: The Gap Problem
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- Long-tail question keywords = mostly ZERO volume
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- People search for SOLUTIONS ("placeholder images") not PROBLEMS ("how to get images for vibe coding")
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- SEO for question keywords = low ROI
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### Strategy
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1. ❌ Don't target question keywords standalone
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2. ✅ Target solution keywords ("placeholder images")
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3. ✅ Use questions as H2s within solution content
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4. ✅ Answer PAA questions in main content
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## 📊 KEY STRATEGIC INSIGHTS
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### 1. IMAGE KEYWORDS = GOLD MINE
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Generic "[category] images" keywords have:
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- HIGH volume (1k-27k)
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- LOW competition (KD 4-21)
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- LOW advertiser interest (competition index 0.01-0.20)
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### 2. AI + CATEGORY = AVOID
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Pattern confirmed across all blocks:
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- "ai [category]" = HIGH competition, LOW volume
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- "[category] images" = LOW competition, HIGH volume
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**Position as:** "images for developers" not "AI image generator"
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### 3. PLACEHOLDER IMAGES = PERFECT FIT
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- 14,800 monthly searches
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- Direct developer intent
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- Beatable competitors (Lorem Picsum, placehold.co)
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- Natural fit for Banatie's "Live URLs" feature
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- "AI placeholder images" in related searches = VALIDATION
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### 4. CLAUDE CODE > CURSOR FOR IMAGES
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- "claude code images" = 210 vol (exists)
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- "cursor ai images" = 0 vol (doesn't exist)
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**Position Banatie as:** "images for Claude Code developers"
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### 5. VIBECODING TREND
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- 10 → 135,000 searches in 3 months
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- Zero image-related queries = content gap
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- Opportunity to own "images for vibecoding" before competition
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### 6. COMPETITOR LANDSCAPE SHIFTING
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| Competitor | Trend |
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|------------|-------|
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| fal.ai | 📈 +175% |
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| runware | 📈 +529% |
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| midjourney alternative | 📉 -84% |
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| stable diffusion api | 📉 -64% |
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## 🎯 FINAL PRIORITY MATRIX
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### ✅ DO NOW (Validated)
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1. **"Placeholder Images API"** — 14,800 vol, KD 32, perfect intent
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2. **"Midjourney Alternatives"** — 1,300 vol, KD 3, declining volume (urgent)
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3. **"Advertising Images"** — 1,600 vol, KD 4, quick win
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### ⏳ DO NEXT (Need SERP validation)
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1. "Marketing Images" — 2,900 vol, KD 19
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2. "Social Media Images" — 1,900 vol, KD 14
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3. "Blog Images" — 720 vol, KD 7
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### ❌ SKIP
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1. ~~"Banner Images"~~ — Wrong intent (stock photos)
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2. ~~Long-tail questions~~ — No volume
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## 📁 FILES CREATED
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### 0-inbox/ (Content Ideas)
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| File | Status | Priority |
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| placeholder-images-api.md | ✅ Validated | HIGH |
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| advertising-images-guide.md | New | MEDIUM |
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| midjourney-alternatives-developers.md | New | URGENT |
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| test-images-development.md | Deprioritized | LOW |
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| banner-images-guide.md | ❌ Archived | SKIP |
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### research/keywords/
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| File | Content |
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|------|---------|
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| ai-web-dev-images-2026-01-09.md | This file (main research) |
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| serp-analysis-2026-01-09.md | SERP deep dives |
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## Research Complete ✓
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**Total Budget:** ~$3.60 of $15 (24%)
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**Keywords Analyzed:** 250+
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**SERP Analyzed:** 3 keywords
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**Validated Opportunities:** 3
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**Archived Ideas:** 1
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## 🛒 PRODUCT PHOTOGRAPHY EXPANSION
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**See full report:** `product-photography-2026-01-09.md`
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### Top Product Photography Keywords
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| Keyword | Vol | KD | Priority |
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| product shots | 720 | 21 | 🔥🔥 |
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| ecommerce photography | 880 | 32 | 🔥🔥 |
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| ai product photos | 320 | 23 | 🔥 |
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| amazon product images | 140 | 9 | 🔥 |
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| white background product photos | 50 | 5 | ⭐ |
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### Key Insight
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Original seed keywords had ZERO volume:
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- "generate product color variants" = null
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- "bulk product image generation" = null
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- "product mockup api" = null
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- "automate product photography" = null
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**People search for END results, not automation solutions.**
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### Recommendation
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Product photography is SECONDARY to placeholder images:
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- Placeholder: 14,800 vol
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- eCommerce photography: 880 vol
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Target product photography AFTER placeholder images content is live.
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