What we are learning about ranking

Tests we ran, mistakes we made, and what the data said. Written by the people building RankSpiral, not a content team.

NewSep 14, 2026

Find Competitor Keywords Without Copying the Competition

Skip the 2,400-row spreadsheet nobody reads. Learn how to find real organic rivals, pull keyword data free, and filter down to what's actually winnable.

RichardRichard·19 min read·Sep 14, 2026
Sep 13

A Free Competitor Keyword Tool That Actually Works

No credit card, no trial. A 90-minute workflow using Google, Search Console and Keyword Planner to find keywords you can actually win.

RichardRichard·20 min read
Sep 12

Using Google Keyword Planner for Real SEO Research

It's built for ads, not SEO. Learn which metrics to ignore, how settings skew data, and how to turn 800 keyword ideas into a real content plan.

RichardRichard·20 min read
Sep 12

What You're Really Buying With Content Marketing Services

See the full operation behind a content marketing service, from strategy to publishing to ROI. No vague deliverables, just how it actually works.

RichardRichard·20 min read
Sep 11

Link Building Explained (Not the Property App)

Confused BuildingLink app with link building SEO? Get the 2026 playbook on backlinks that actually move rankings, not just directory clutter.

RichardRichard·20 min read
Sep 11

Keyword Research That Actually Ranks Pages

Skip tool estimates. Learn the SERP-first system for keyword research: validate intent, cluster by overlap, score winnability. No fluff, just method.

RichardRichard·22 min read
Sep 10

Best Free Keyword Research Tools in 2026 (And When Free Stops Working)

We tested every free plan's real limits: search caps, export locks, row limits. See which tools stay free and which trap you.

RichardRichard·21 min read
Sep 10

Marketing Content Explained for Small Business Owners

Skip the 47-format lists. Get 3 questions to ask before writing, so every post, email, and page actually connects to sales.

RichardRichard·21 min read