Every truly successful SEO campaign starts with precision research that eliminates costly guesswork from the very beginning. To genuinely grow your client’s business and establish lasting market dominance, you need to know exactly what their target audience is actively searching for, which specific keywords drive the most meaningful impact, and how realistically competitive those valuable terms are in their market. Random guesswork simply isn’t an option if you want sustainable results that continue delivering value month after month.
At Outsource Assassin, our experienced SEO researchers dig deep into genuine search intent, accurate keyword difficulty analysis, and critical competitive gaps to create a clear, completely actionable strategy tailored specifically for your clients’ success. We handle all the complex, time-intensive work… from uncovering genuinely high-value keywords that competitors miss to building comprehensive content roadmaps that guide every piece of content creation, so your agency can save countless hours, stay laser-focused on growth, and consistently deliver impressive results faster than ever before.
Most agencies know research is the foundation of every successful SEO campaign, but few have the time or specialized expertise to dig deep enough. You’re juggling client calls, managing campaigns, and trying to grow your business instead of spending hours analyzing competitor backlinks or building comprehensive topical maps from scratch.
Our research team eliminates this bottleneck completely. We deliver the strategic intelligence you need to position your clients ahead of their competition, backed by data that actually drives results. Whether you’re pitching a new client or optimizing an existing campaign, our research gives you the confidence to make bold recommendations that work.
The difference isn’t just in the data we provide. It’s in how we present it. Every research deliverable is designed for agencies, meaning clean, client-ready reports you can white-label and present as your own expert analysis. No more scrambling to interpret confusing spreadsheets or trying to explain technical jargon to clients who just want to know what’s next.
Our research services tackle the three biggest gaps we see in agency SEO strategies: understanding what content to create, identifying where competitors get their authority, and knowing which keywords actually convert.
Topical map creation gives you the complete content roadmap your clients need to establish true topical authority. We analyze search intent, competition levels, and content gaps to build comprehensive maps that show exactly what pages to create and how to structure them for maximum impact.
Competitor backlink analysis reveals the link-building opportunities your competitors don’t want you to find. We go beyond surface-level tools to identify the specific publishers, tactics, and relationship networks driving their rankings. Then we hand you the exact outreach strategy to replicate and improve on their success.
Keyword research focuses on commercial intent and conversion potential, not just search volume. We identify the high-value, lower-competition keywords that your clients’ competitors are missing, complete with content recommendations and difficulty assessments that help you prioritize campaign efforts for maximum ROI.
Building an in-house research team sounds appealing until you calculate the real costs. A skilled SEO analyst commands $60,000 to $80,000 annually, plus benefits, training, and the premium research tools they need. You’re looking at $100,000+ per year before they produce their first report.
Outsourcing research gives you immediate access to specialists who live and breathe competitive analysis. Our team uses enterprise-level tools most agencies can’t justify purchasing, and we stay current with algorithm changes and industry shifts that affect research methodologies. More importantly, we deliver faster turnaround times because research is our core focus, not a side task squeezed between client meetings.
The strategic advantage becomes clear when you consider scalability. Need research for five new clients this month? We handle it without hiring, training delays, or capacity constraints. Your internal team stays focused on strategy, client relationships, and business growth while we provide the data foundation that powers everything else.
We completely understand that outsourcing can feel like a significant step for your agency, and you likely have important questions about how everything works… that’s exactly why we’ve made the entire process refreshingly simple and straightforward. Every service we offer is strategically designed to be completely transparent, fully white-label, and genuinely agency-friendly, so you can focus entirely on growing your business and serving more clients while we handle all the complex, time-intensive work behind the scenes.
From specific turnaround times and detailed reporting processes to flexible customization options and unlimited scalability potential, our comprehensive FAQs cover absolutely everything you need to know to get started with confidence. Can’t find the exact answer you’re looking for? Contact our experienced team directly… we’re here to help you make the smartest decision for your clients and your agency’s growth.
Our topical maps go far beyond basic keyword lists. You receive a complete content strategy document that includes primary and supporting topics, search intent analysis, internal linking recommendations, and content brief templates for each page. We also provide competitor gap analysis showing opportunities your clients’ competitors haven’t addressed yet. Every map is designed so your content team can start writing immediately without additional research or planning.
We combine multiple data sources and manual verification to give you actionable intelligence, not just raw link lists. Our analysis identifies relationship patterns, content strategies, and outreach opportunities that automated tools miss. You receive specific contact information, successful pitch angles used by competitors, and detailed breakdowns of which link types drive the most authority in each niche. This level of detail transforms backlink data into a clear acquisition roadmap.
Standard keyword research projects are completed within 5 to 7 business days, while comprehensive topical maps typically require 10 to 14 days depending on industry complexity. Rush projects can be accommodated with 48 to 72 hour turnaround for an additional fee. We always provide realistic timelines upfront and deliver on schedule. Your client deadlines are our priority.
Yes, our research team has experience across healthcare, finance, SaaS, e-commerce, legal, and other technical verticals. We understand industry-specific compliance requirements, technical terminology, and unique competitive landscapes that affect keyword strategy and content planning. Specialized industry research may require additional time for proper context understanding, but the results are worth the investment.
Absolutely. Every research deliverable is designed for white-label presentation with your agency branding. Reports include executive summaries, visual data presentations, and clear next-step recommendations that make you look like the strategic expert your clients need. We never include our branding or contact information in client-facing materials. The research insights are presented as your agency’s professional analysis.
