Graham Holmes
Founder of KeywordNumbers
I'm Graham Holmes, the founder of KeywordNumbers. I'm not a faceless agency or a venture-backed startup — I'm one person who got tired of paying monthly subscriptions for keyword data that should have been free.
When I first started out, every penny counted. The tools that promised to help only let you do the basics before hitting a paywall, a trial limit or a nagging upgrade prompt. So I built a small, fast tool just for myself — one that did exactly what I needed without the upsells. It turned out I wasn't the only one who was frustrated, so I opened it up to everyone.
Today KeywordNumbers is a suite of 35+ free SEO and keyword research tools — search volume checking, keyword suggestions, difficulty scoring, SERP previews and more — all with no sign-up and no credit card. I write the articles here myself, from hands-on experience running the tools and the site, to help creators, students, side-hustlers and small business owners do proper keyword research without the enterprise price tag.
I give the tools away free for the same reason I needed them in the first place: when you're starting out, a bit of genuine help goes a long way. The site is kept running by unobtrusive ads rather than by charging you.
Recent articles by Graham
SERP & Meta
SEO Meta Tag Checker: The Quick Scan That Stops Google Guessing Your Page’s Story
Learn why a meta tag checker is your SEO secret weapon, how to use one, and what mistakes to dodge—for titles, descriptions, and more.
SERP & Meta
Check OG Meta Tags: The Mata Tag Analyser That Actually Tells the Truth
Learn how to check OG meta tags like a pro, why a meta tag analyser matters, and how to spot SERP disasters before Google does.
Content Tools
Character Counter Tool: The Unsung Hero That Stops Google Mutilating Your Meta Descriptions
Discover why a character counter tool is a must-have for SEO and content quality—and how to pick the right one.
Keyword Research
SEO Keyword Trends UK: The Shocking Truth About What Brits Are Really Googling
Get the lowdown on SEO keyword trends in the UK, with practical examples, cheeky analogies, and free tools to up your keyword research game.
General
What Keywords People Really Search For: The Secret Sauce Behind Real Google Queries
Discover how to find the keywords people are actually typing into Google, plus the best tools and tactics to unearth their true search intent.
Keyword Research
Voice Search Keyword Research: Find the Phrases People Actually Say (Not Just Type)
Learn how to do keyword research that works for voice search, with practical tools, examples, and step-by-step tips.