Keyword ROI Calculator
Calculate the true monetary value of a ranking keyword based on search volume, position CTR, and conversion rate.
Keyword Metrics
Average CTR for rank #3: 0%
Traffic & Revenue Potential
Visitors/mo
Conversions/mo
Calculations assume standard CTR curves. Actual CTR may vary based on SERP features.
Why Search Volume is a Vanity Metric
In modern SEO, sorting your keyword research by "highest search volume" is the fastest way to waste your marketing budget. A keyword with 100,000 monthly searches but zero purchase intent is worth mathematically less than a targeted keyword with 500 searches where 10% of visitors convert.
How the Value is Calculated
The true value of a keyword is mapped using a 4-step funnel calculation:
- Total Volume: The total number of times the phrase is searched per month.
- Click-Through Rate (CTR): The percentage of searchers who actually click your result based on your ranking position (Rank #1 averages ~31%, while Rank #10 averages ~2.5%).
- Conversion Rate: The percentage of those visitors who actually buy your product or fill out your form.
- Average Order Value (AOV): The average revenue generated per conversion.
The Cost of Not Ranking
This calculator is incredibly useful when defending SEO budgets to executives or clients. By taking the estimated Monthly Revenue and comparing it to what you would have to pay in Google Ads (PPC) to acquire the same number of clicks, you can clearly demonstrate the permanent asset value of organic rankings.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Are CTR averages accurate?
They are standard industry baselines. However, if a SERP is crowded with Ads, Featured Snippets, Local Packs, or "People Also Ask" boxes, the actual CTR for the #1 organic position can drop significantly below the standard 31%.
What is an average conversion rate for SEO traffic?
For eCommerce, a standard baseline is 1.5% to 2.5%. For B2B lead generation (SaaS), it can range from 2% to 5%. Highly transactional keywords like "buy nike shoes near me" convert much higher than informational keywords like "how are shoes made".
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