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Keyword Research Report

Document template for Google Docs and Word

Make a copy in Google Docs
Price
Free
Style
Modern
Difficulty
Beginner
Updated
November 6, 2026

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Overview

Keyword lists with volumes but no intent or target page leave writers guessing. This template organizes research into a method, six clusters, intent labels, a keyword-to-page map and a short priority scorecard, so a content team knows what to write, rewrite or merge next.

The sample follows a fictional design studio, Elmstead Creative, that narrowed 412 terms to 84 priority keywords in 6 clusters and forecasts 34% more non-brand clicks. Replace the keywords, volumes, target pages, owners and dates with your own research.

Useful for

  • A content lead presents the quarter's keyword plan to the marketing director
  • An agency hands a client the cluster map with one target page per keyword
  • A small studio decides which blog posts to merge and which service pages to rewrite

What's included

  • A method page showing how terms are collected, grouped, labeled and ranked
  • A cluster diagram that connects learning, comparing and buying terms to pages
  • An intent article explaining how each label changes the page you write
  • A page-mapping table with volume, target page and action for each keyword
  • A priorities scorecard, a click forecast by cluster and a make-it-yours guide

How to use it

  1. 1

    Click Make a copy in Google Docs, then confirm on the Google page. The copy is saved to your own Google Drive.

  2. 2

    Replace the method steps and cluster diagram with your own keyword sources and topic groups.

  3. 3

    Paste your keywords into the page-mapping table with volume, intent label, target page and action.

  4. 4

    Update the scorecard targets, the forecast and the initiative owners and dates for your quarter.

  5. 5

    Delete the Make it yours guide page, then share the report with your team.

What you need

Requirements

  • A Google account with access to Google Drive

Works with

  • Google Docs
  • Microsoft Word (download the .docx)

Questions

How many keywords should the map hold?

The sample keeps 84 priority terms in 6 clusters. Most teams do well with 40 to 120 terms in 5 to 10 clusters, each mapped to one page.

Can I add search volume from my own tool?

Yes. Type the monthly volumes from any keyword tool into the table and the forecast page. The sample numbers are only there to show the format.

Are the studio and figures real?

No. Elmstead Creative, its team and every figure are fictional sample data. Replace them with your own research before sharing the report.

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