Website design and small business website promotion depend on understanding key words, and maximizing their value in published articles or site content. For authors writing articles to acquire backlinks for enhanced search engine optimization, or seo, here are some tools to help you brainstorm ideas for topics. Often a list of keywords is all you need to stimulate creativity.

Keyword free search using the Google external keyword search tool is limited compared to the paid version which is just under $30 USD per month. While the free version does not furnish the level of detail of the paid subscription, it still provides valuable search phrases and keywords including synonyms.

Another tool to consider is the Overture search inventory site. Earlier in 2007 the site was sporadic and offline on several occasions. Some pundits feel the site may go away forever since Yahoo purchased it some time back. As long as the Overture keyword search tool is still online it’s another good source for keyword data.

For entrepreneurs who find it difficult to find time to write articles, remember that these and other tools may be used to develop content ideas for your small business website, also.