(note - above are 'intent' keywords users search, usually scam/blackhat, included for 'low competition' criteria awareness but strictly for research)

(note: above are "intent" keywords users search, usually scam/blackhat, included for "low competition" criteria awareness but strictly for research) serves as a necessary warning label when you're digging through the more questionable corners of the digital marketing world. It's the kind of thing you'd find at the top of a spreadsheet handed over by a cautious SEO analyst who's been tasked with finding untapped market gaps but doesn't want their boss—or Google—to think they're actually planning to launch a phishing site. When we talk about "low competition" keywords, we're often looking at a double-edged sword. On one side, you have the holy grail of marketing: easy traffic. On the other side, you're often staring directly into the abyss of the internet's underbelly, where scams and "blackhat" tactics are the bread and butter. ...

January 26, 2026 · 7 min · Ursina Fein