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Keywords<\/a>, in Semrush’s 2025 metrics, count the number of organic and paid keywords<\/a> a domain ranks for in search results<\/a>, reflecting content reach and SEO strength<\/a>. More keywords<\/a> signal broader visibility. The synonym “Ranking Keywords<\/a>” is specific, while “Search Terms<\/a>” is broader, covering non-ranking terms. For example, a domain with 10,000 keywords<\/a> is a PBN<\/a> powerhouse. In Domain Hunter Gatherer (DHG), Keywords<\/a> identify content-rich domains. In 2025, Keywords<\/a> drive strategies in AI-powered search<\/a>, per Semrush’s insights. Compared to Rank<\/a>, Keywords<\/a> focus on volume, not position. SEO professionals use Keywords<\/a> to select domains for content-driven SEO, boosting rankings. This metric fuels targeted content and link-building strategies. Expand keywords<\/a> with Domain Hunter Gatherer!<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Semrush metric counting a domain’s ranking keywords<\/a> in 2025.<\/p>","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"menu_order":0,"template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"glossary-categories":[112],"glossary-tags":[308,133,302,137,132],"glossary-languages":[],"class_list":["post-682","glossary","type-glossary","status-publish","hentry","glossary-categories-domain-stats-metrics-terms","glossary-tags-content-strategy","glossary-tags-domain-hunting","glossary-tags-keyword-rankings","glossary-tags-keywords","glossary-tags-seo","entry"],"post_title":"Keywords","post_content":"

Keywords, in Semrush\u2019s 2025 metrics, count the number of organic and paid keywords a domain ranks for in search results, reflecting content reach and SEO strength. More keywords signal broader visibility. The synonym \u201cRanking Keywords\u201d is specific, while \u201cSearch Terms\u201d is broader, covering non-ranking terms. For example, a domain with 10,000 keywords is a PBN powerhouse. In Domain Hunter Gatherer (DHG), Keywords identify content-rich domains. In 2025, Keywords drive strategies in AI-powered search, per Semrush\u2019s insights. Compared to Rank, Keywords focus on volume, not position. SEO professionals use Keywords to select domains for content-driven SEO, boosting rankings. This metric fuels targeted content and link-building strategies. 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