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| slug | title | status | priority | created | source | validated |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| placeholder-images-api | Placeholder Images API: Modern Alternative to Lorem Picsum | inbox | HIGH | 2026-01-09 | keyword-research | 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:
- Developer intent — 100% of SERP is dev-focused
- Beatable competitors — simple tools, not giants
- "AI placeholder images" in related searches = Google validates our angle
- 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:
- Comparison: "Lorem Picsum vs Banatie"
- Target: "AI placeholder images" (related search)
- 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
- @strategist: Create brief with comparison angle
- Include PAA answers in content structure
- Plan YouTube video for SERP video results