How to use this report
Reading keyword data
All keyword volumes and difficulty scores are live from Ahrefs (UK, monthly) where shown with the Ahrefs badge. SE Ranking verified data is shown for Chemical Solutions keywords where available. "No data" means the keyword returned no Ahrefs result - not zero searches.
Reading the charts
X-axis = keyword difficulty (0–100, lower = easier to rank). Y-axis = monthly UK search volume. Bubble size = CPC value (higher CPC = more commercially valuable audience). The ideal target sits low-right: decent volume, easy to rank.
How pillars and clusters work
Each pillar is a comprehensive 2,500–3,500 word page targeting the primary keyword. Cluster pages (800–1,500 words) target specific sub-topics and link back to the pillar. This internal link structure builds topical authority over time.
Why search intent matters
Ahrefs data shows all RSE pillar keywords are informational intent - searchers are researching before they contact anyone. Pages must lead with expertise and education. Commercial conversion happens at the end of an informational journey.
Putting volume in context
These are niche B2B infrastructure keywords. Monthly volumes of 50–300 are normal - the audience is small, specialist, and high-value. One converted lead from organic search can represent a multi-million pound contract. Volume is not the primary success metric.
On-page briefs explained
Each pillar has a clickable page brief showing the recommended H1–H3 structure, word count targets, internal link map, and AI citation notes. These briefs are ready to hand to Jayne for content creation.
Google Search Console insights - Oct 2025 to Mar 2026 (GB)
Live GSC data for rsewater.com via Ahrefs. These numbers show where the real SEO opportunity sits.
Current organic rankings
Live data showing what rsewater.com currently ranks for. Most traffic is brand-term driven - non-brand SEO is the opportunity.
| Keyword | Pos. | Vol. | Traffic | Pillar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ross shire engineering | 1 | 400 | 218 | Brand |
| ross-shire engineering | 1 | 250 | 57 | Brand |
| rse | 1 | 2,800 | 55 | Brand |
| rse jobs | 2 | 200 | 35 | Brand |
| mbbr water treatment | 9 | 70 | 2 | Water Tmt |
| mechanical filtration | 9 | 30 | 1 | Water Tmt |
| ion exchange | 33 | 350 | 0 | Water Tmt |
| chemical dosing | 37 | 150 | 0 | Chem Sol |
The six SEO pillars
| Pillar | Primary KD | Primary Vol. | Opportunity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water Treatment Solutions | 10 | 150 | High |
| Wastewater Treatment | 7 | 60 | High |
| Chemical Solutions | 0 ✓ | 100 | High |
| Asset Management | - | 50 | Medium |
| Nature Based Solutions | 41* | 600* | Medium |
| Control Systems | 5 | 200 | High |
* "Nature based solutions" KD 41 is for the broad term - cluster keywords (constructed wetlands, SuDS) are KD 11–12. ✓ = SE Ranking verified.
Pillar 1
Water Treatment Solutions
Clusters: Water Treatment · Water Recycling · Desalination
| Keyword | Vol/mo | Difficulty | CPC | Intent | Role |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Water Treatment Solutions Ahrefs · pillar |
150 | £1.90 | Info + Commercial | ✓ Pillar page | |
Water Treatment Ahrefs Existing cluster - highest volume keyword in this pillar |
1,300 | £2.00 | Informational | Cluster page | |
Water Recycling Ahrefs Existing cluster |
200 | £0.70 | Informational | Cluster page | |
Desalination Ahrefs · new New per RSE structure. High volume, KD 45 — longer term target |
2,600 | £0.35 | Informational | Cluster page |
RSE structure — cluster map
- URL: /water-treatment-solutions/water-treatment/
- H1: Water Treatment 100–150w
- H2: What is water treatment? (definition) 150–200w
- H2: RSE water treatment capabilities 100–150w
- H2: Products — links to products sub-page 150–200w
- H2: Case studies — links to case studies sub-page 100–150w
- Note: Very low KD (1). Quick win. Existing RSE page — optimise before building new.
- URL: /water-treatment-solutions/water-recycling/
- H1: Water Recycling 100–150w
- H2: What is water recycling? 150–200w
- H2: RSE water recycling solutions 100–150w
- H2: Products — links to products sub-page 150–200w
- Note: Low KD (4), 200/mo. Should be an early priority page.
- URL: /water-treatment-solutions/desalination/
- H1: Desalination 100–150w
- H2: What is desalination? 150–200w
- H2: RSE desalination capabilities 100–150w
- Note: Highest volume cluster (2,600/mo) but KD 45 requires strong domain authority. Build content now, expect rankings in 12+ months. Exceptional traffic potential (3,200/mo).
| Keyword | Volume/mo | Difficulty | CPC | Intent | Role |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Water treatment solutions Ahrefs · primary |
150 | £1.90 | Info + Commercial | ✓ Pillar page | |
Water treatment works Ahrefs |
150 | £1.30 | Informational | H2 section / FAQ | |
Water recycling Ahrefs |
200 | £0.70 | Informational | Cluster page | |
Modular water treatment plant Ahrefs |
60 | No data | No data | Informational | Cluster page |
MBBR water treatment RSE ranks pos. 9 |
70 | £0.55 | Informational | Quick win - pos. 9→1 |
Volume vs difficulty - Water Treatment keywords
Pillar–cluster map
- H1: Water Recycling Systems 100–150w
- H2: What is water recycling? (definition) 150–200w
- H2: Types - greywater recycling, effluent reuse, rainwater harvesting 200–250w
- H2: Regulatory context - Environment Agency, WRAS, AMP8 water efficiency targets 150–200w
- H2: RSE's water recycling solutions 100–150w
- Note: Low KD (4) - prioritise this page early. Quick ranking opportunity.
- H1: Modular Water Treatment Plants 100–150w
- H2: What is a modular water treatment plant? 150–200w
- H2: DfMA explained - how Design for Modular Assembly works in water treatment 250–300w
- H2: Benefits - 34% carbon reduction stat, programme certainty, quality control, up to 500 MLD 200–250w
- H2: RSE's modular WTW projects - case studies 100–150w
- Note: RSE's single biggest AI SEO differentiator. Very limited competitor content. Own this term.
Top AI query targets
"What are water treatment solutions?" · "How does modular water treatment work?" · "DfMA water treatment UK" · "What is a WTW?"
Key differentiator for AI citation
DfMA methodology is uniquely ownable by RSE. No competitor has built comprehensive AI-extractable content on this. One well-structured page = long-term AI citation domination for modular WTW queries.
Additional keywords from RSE business intelligence
| Keyword | Vol/mo | KD | CPC | Recommendation | Placement |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Reverse Osmosis Systems | 200TP: 5,400 | 5 | £0.70 | New cluster page | Water Treatment pillarTraffic potential 5,400 - exceptional. Priority addition. |
Membrane Filtration | 150 | 0 | £1.30 | New cluster page | Water Treatment pillarKD 0, 150/mo. Umbrella page for UF, MF, NF, RO. |
Drinking Water Treatment | 150 | 2 | £1.10 | Cluster page | Water Treatment pillarTargets potable/municipal angle, distinct from industrial. |
PFAS Removal / Forever Chemicals | 40-150 | No data | £0.70 | Cluster page | Water Treatment pillarEmerging regulatory topic. Build now - value compounds over time. |
Ion Exchange Systems | 40 | No data | - | H2 + FAQ | Existing ranking pos.33"Ion exchange" = 350/mo, KD 28. Optimise existing page first. |
Ultrafiltration / Microfiltration Systems | 10 | No data | £0.80 | H3 sections | Membrane Filtration clusterH3 sub-sections within Membrane Filtration page. |
Zero Liquid Discharge (ZLD) | 10 | No data | - | FAQ / body copy | Water Recycling clusterLow volume. FAQ question and body copy in Water Recycling page. |
Nanofiltration / Ceramic Membrane | 0 | - | - | Body copy only | Membrane Filtration clusterZero UK volume. Use as technical terminology to signal expertise. |
Pillar 2
Wastewater Treatment Solutions
Clusters: Products · Services · Case Studies (flat structure - no named sub-clusters)
| Keyword | Vol/mo | Difficulty | CPC | Intent | Role |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Wastewater Treatment Ahrefs · pillar H1 target Note: RSE site uses "Wastewater Treatments" (plural) which has 0/mo. The singular form has 800/mo - recommend changing to singular. | 800 | £2.00 | Informational | ✓ Pillar page | |
Wastewater treatment plant Ahrefs · supporting Use as H2 and FAQ anchor on pillar page | 500 | £1.60 | Informational | H2 + FAQ | |
Sewage treatment Ahrefs · supporting High volume. Worth targeting as H2 or separate section | 600 | £1.80 | Informational | H2 section | |
Effluent treatment Ahrefs · supporting Very low KD. Quick content win. | 250 | £1.60 | Informational | H2 + FAQ |
RSE structure — site map
"Wastewater treatment" (singular, no "solutions") gets 800/mo at KD 7 - this is 13x the volume of "wastewater treatment solutions" (60/mo) at the same difficulty. The broader term's SERP is dominated by water utilities and Wikipedia - informational intent that RSE can compete with. Recommend using "wastewater treatment" as the pillar H1 keyword and "wastewater treatment solutions" as a title tag variant for commercial intent.
| Keyword | Volume/mo | Difficulty | CPC | Intent | Role |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Wastewater treatment Ahrefs - highest volume target 13x volume of "solutions" variant at same KD. Use as H1 keyword. |
800 | £2.00 | Informational | ✓ Pillar H1 | |
Wastewater treatment solutions Ahrefs - commercial variant Use in title tag for commercial intent signal |
60 | £1.30 | Info + Commercial | ✓ Pillar page | |
Sludge treatment Ahrefs |
200 | £1.60 | Informational | Cluster - quick win | |
Biological wastewater treatment Ahrefs |
200 | £0.90 | Informational | Cluster page | |
Tertiary wastewater treatment Ahrefs |
70 | No data | £1.00 | Informational | Cluster page |
Effluent treatment systems Ahrefs |
10 | No data | £1.70 | No data | H2 mention / FAQ |
Phosphorus removal wastewater Ahrefs |
10 | No data | No data | No data | Cluster - AMP8 hook |
Volume vs difficulty - Wastewater keywords
Pillar–cluster map
- H1: Sludge Treatment Systems and Solutions 100–150w
- H2: What is sludge treatment? (definition - KD 0, easy AI extraction) 150–200w
- H2: Sludge treatment processes - thickening, digestion, dewatering, drying 200–250w
- H2: Regulatory context - biosolids regulations, Environment Agency permits 150–200w
- H2: RSE's sludge treatment capability 100–150w
- Priority note: KD 0 with 200/mo - easiest ranking win across all six pillars. Build first.
- H1: Biological Wastewater Treatment Systems 100–150w
- H2: What is biological wastewater treatment? 150–200w
- H2: Aerobic vs. anaerobic treatment - MBBR, activated sludge, SBR 200–250w
- H2: When to use biological treatment 150–200w
- H2: RSE's biological treatment solutions 100–150w
- Note: RSE already ranks pos. 9 for MBBR - this page directly supports that ranking.
Top AI query targets
"What are the stages of wastewater treatment?" · "How does biological wastewater treatment work?" · "AMP8 phosphorus removal requirements UK"
AMP8 time-sensitive opportunity
Content explicitly referencing AMP8 phosphorus compliance will be cited by AI for 3–5 years as utilities research procurement options. No competitor has built this content with depth. Build now.
Additional keywords from RSE business intelligence
| Keyword | Vol/mo | KD | CPC | Recommendation | Placement |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Moving Bed Biofilm Reactor (MBBR) RSE ranks pos.9 | 70 | 0 | £0.80 | Cluster - quick win | Wastewater pillarKD 0 + existing pos.9. Dedicated page pushes RSE into top 3. |
Nutrient Neutrality | 450 | 5 | £3.00 | New cluster page | Cross-pillar: Wastewater + NbS450/mo, KD 5, £3 CPC. High value. One page linked from both pillars. |
Biological Wastewater Treatment | 200 | 5 | £0.90 | Cluster page | Wastewater pillarAlready planned. Covers activated sludge, MBR, MBBR as H3 sub-sections. |
Membrane Bioreactors (MBR) | 20 | No data | £1.10 | H3 section | Biological Treatment clusterH3 within Biological Treatment page. Compare MBR vs MBBR. |
Phosphorus Removal | 10 | No data | - | H2 + AMP8 hook | Wastewater pillar pageAMP8 makes this strategically essential. H2 section with Ofwat compliance context. |
Coagulation & Flocculation | 30 | No data | £1.00 | Cluster page | Chemical Solutions pillarAlready planned. Technical audience, high-quality leads. |
pH Control & Neutralisation | 10 | No data | - | H2 section | Chemical Dosing clusterExpand to H2 section within Chemical Dosing cluster page. |
Activated Sludge / Ammonia Removal / TN Removal | 0 | - | - | Body copy only | Biological Treatment / Nutrient pagesZero UK volume. Technical body copy to demonstrate process depth. |
Pillar 3
Chemical Solutions
Clusters: Chemical Dosing · Chemical Storage & Fluid Transfer · Environmental Systems · Rental Solutions
| Keyword | Vol/mo | Difficulty | CPC | Intent | Role |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Chemical Solutions Ahrefs · pillar | 150 | £1.50 | Info + Commercial | ✓ Pillar page | |
Chemical Dosing Ahrefs Existing cluster. Very low KD. | 150 | £1.10 | Informational | Cluster page | |
Chemical Storage Ahrefs · new New cluster. Chemical Storage & Fluid Transfer. Solid volume. | 400 | £1.50 | Informational | Cluster page | |
Environmental monitoring systems Ahrefs · new New cluster. High CPC (£3.00) signals strong commercial value. | 150 | £3.00 | Informational | Cluster page | |
Water treatment rental equipment Ahrefs · new New cluster: Rental Solutions. Low volume but commercial intent. | 40 | No data | No data | Info + Commercial | Cluster page |
RSE structure — cluster map
- URL: /chemical-solutions/chemical-dosing/
- H1: Chemical Dosing 100–150w
- H2: What is chemical dosing? 150–200w
- H2: Chemical dosing applications 150–200w
- H2: RSE chemical dosing systems 100–150w
- Note: Very low KD. Existing cluster — optimise existing page first.
- URL: /chemical-solutions/chemical-storage/
- H1: Chemical Storage & Fluid Transfer 100–150w
- H2: Chemical storage solutions 200–250w
- H2: Fluid transfer systems 200–250w
- H2: RSE chemical storage capabilities 100–150w
- Note: Good volume (400/mo), very low KD (2). New cluster per RSE structure.
- URL: /chemical-solutions/environmental-systems/
- H1: Environmental Monitoring Systems 100–150w
- H2: What are environmental monitoring systems? 150–200w
- H2: RSE environmental systems solutions 100–150w
- Note: KD 0 — easiest ranking opportunity in this pillar. High CPC (£3.00).
- URL: /chemical-solutions/rental-solutions/
- H1: Water Treatment Equipment Rental 100–150w
- H2: Equipment available for hire 200–250w
- H2: Rental vs purchase — when to hire 200–250w
- H2: RSE rental solutions 100–150w
- Note: Low search volume but commercial intent. Content supports sales conversations.
| Keyword | Vol/mo | Difficulty | CPC | Intent | Source | Role |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Chemical dosing systems |
110 | £1.25 | Informational | SE Ranking ✓ | ✓ Pillar | |
Chemical dosing solutions |
0 | No data | Informational | SE Ranking ✓ | ✕ Remove - no volume | |
Chemical storage tanks Ahrefs |
150 | £1.30 | Informational | Ahrefs | Cluster - quick win | |
Environmental monitoring systems Ahrefs |
150 | £3.00 | Informational | Ahrefs | Cluster - high CPC value | |
Chemical feed systems |
10 | No data | Info + Nav | SE Ranking ✓ | H2 mention only | |
Water treatment chemical dosing |
20 | £1.20 | Informational | SE Ranking ✓ | Long-tail / FAQ |
Volume vs difficulty - Chemical Solutions keywords
Pillar–cluster map
- H1: Chemical Storage Tanks and Fluid Transfer Systems 100–150w
- H2: What is chemical storage in water treatment? 150–200w
- H2: Types - bunded tanks, IBC storage, bulk storage, MDPE tanks 200–250w
- H2: Safety and compliance - COSHH, bunding regulations, secondary containment 150–200w
- H2: RSE's chemical storage solutions 100–150w
- Note: KD 0 · 150/mo. Equally high-priority as Sludge Treatment. Build alongside Chemical Dosing cluster.
- H1: Environmental Monitoring Systems for Water Treatment 100–150w
- H2: What are environmental monitoring systems? 150–200w
- H2: Parameters - pH, turbidity, dissolved oxygen, chlorine residual, flow 200–250w
- H2: Regulatory requirement - continuous monitoring for discharge consents 150–200w
- H2: Integration with SCADA/telemetry (cross-link to Control Systems pillar) 200–250w
- Note: Highest CPC in Chemical Solutions cluster (£3.00) - commercial audience, high conversion intent.
- H1: Coagulation and Flocculation in Water Treatment 100–150w
- H2: What is coagulation and flocculation? (definition block for AI extraction) 150–200w
- H2: How coagulation and flocculation work — jar testing, dose optimisation, process control 200–250w
- H2: Coagulants and flocculants — ferric chloride, aluminium sulphate, polyelectrolytes 200–250w
- H2: Applications — potable water, wastewater, industrial process water 150–200w
- H2: RSE's coagulation and flocculation systems (CTA) 100–150w
- Internal links: → Chemical Solutions (pillar) · → Chemical Dosing Systems · → Water Treatment Solutions
- Rationale: Technically specific keyword attracts high-quality leads. Low volume offset by high conversion intent — engineers searching this term are actively specifying equipment. Cross-pillar keyword data confirms this was already planned.
- H1: Nutrient Neutrality Solutions for Water Treatment 100–150w
- H2: What is nutrient neutrality? (definition block — high AI Overview potential) 150–200w
- H2: Regulatory context — Natural England guidance, Habitats Regulations, affected catchments 150–200w
- H2: Phosphorus and nitrogen removal technologies — chemical dosing, biological treatment, constructed wetlands 200–250w
- H2: RSE's approach — combining chemical solutions with nature-based solutions 250–300w
- H2: Case studies and AMP8 delivery (CTA) 100–150w
- Internal links: → Chemical Solutions (pillar) · → Nature Based Solutions (pillar) · → Coagulation & Flocculation · → Wastewater Treatment
- Rationale: Highest volume keyword (450/mo) touching Chemical Solutions pillar. £3 CPC signals strong commercial intent. KD 5 is very achievable. Cross-pillar page linked from both Chemical Solutions and NbS pillars maximises internal linking value. AMP8 regulatory tailwind makes this time-sensitive — build now.
Additional keywords from RSE business intelligence
| Keyword | Vol/mo | KD | CPC | Recommendation | Placement |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Chemical Storage Tanks | 150 | 0 | £1.30 | Cluster - quick win | Chemical Solutions pillarKD 0, 150/mo. Joint top priority with Sludge Treatment. |
Environmental Monitoring Systems | 150 | 4 | £3.00 | Cluster page | Chemical Solutions pillarHighest CPC in cluster (£3.00). High-value commercial audience. |
Chemical Transfer Solutions | 10 | No data | - | H2 section | Chemical Storage clusterBundle as H2 within Chemical Storage and Fluid Transfer page. |
Disinfection / Corrosion Inhibition | 10 | No data | - | H2/H3 sections | Chemical Dosing / Chlorination clustersSubsections of dosing cluster. Don't create separate pages. |
Chemical Pipework / Air Treatment / Timber Kiosks | No data | - | - | Body copy / product lists | Chemical Solutions pillar pageService/product descriptors. No search volume. Use in service lists only. |
Pillar 4
Asset Management
Clusters: Integrated Asset Delivery · Asset Operational & Maintenance · Digital Solutions (sub-clusters: Design & Engineering, DSEAR & ATEX)
| Keyword | Vol/mo | Difficulty | CPC | Intent | Role |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Water asset management Ahrefs · pillar | 100 | No data | Informational | ✓ Pillar page | |
Integrated Asset Management Ahrefs New cluster per RSE structure | 50 | No data | No data | Informational | Cluster: Integrated Asset Delivery |
Design & Engineering No search data No standalone search volume — content supports IAD cluster page | No data | No data | No data | Informational | Sub-cluster |
Asset management utilities Ahrefs New cluster per RSE structure | 30 | No data | £3.00 | Informational | Cluster: Asset Operational & Maintenance |
DSEAR & ATEX compliance Ahrefs Compliance-driven searches. Low KD, 150 traffic potential. | 100 | £0.70 | Informational | Sub-cluster | |
Asset inspection services Ahrefs Blue Light Solutions + Asset Reliability Integrity Inspections | 100 | No data | No data | Informational | Sub-cluster |
Statutory Maintenance No data Industry-specific term. Valuable as content, not primary target. | No data | No data | No data | Informational | Sub-cluster |
Equipment hire industrial No data Equipment Hire sub-cluster. Verify with broader terms. | No data | No data | No data | Info + Commercial | Sub-cluster |
Digital solutions utilities No data New cluster per RSE structure | 10 | No data | No data | Informational | Cluster: Digital Solutions |
Cyber security operational technology Ahrefs Growing niche. High CPC (£2.00) signals commercial value. | 80 | No data | £2.00 | Informational | Sub-cluster |
Digital transformation utilities Ahrefs Very low volume. Content/trust page. | 10 | No data | No data | Informational | Sub-cluster |
Operational technology Ahrefs · verify No data at OT-specific term. Broader search needed. | No data | No data | No data | Informational | Sub-cluster |
RSE structure — 3-level cluster map
- URL: /asset-management/integrated-asset-delivery/
- H1: Integrated Asset Delivery 100–150w
- H2: Design & Engineering — links to sub-cluster page 200–250w
- H2: RSE integrated asset delivery approach 100–150w
- Note: Low standalone search volume. Builds internal link equity. Design & Engineering sub-cluster is informational content, not a search target.
- URL: /asset-management/asset-operational-maintenance/
- H1: Asset Operational & Maintenance 100–150w
- H2: DSEAR & ATEX — links to sub-cluster (100/mo, KD 0) 200–250w
- H2: Blue Light Solutions — links to sub-cluster 100–150w
- H2: Statutory Maintenance — links to sub-cluster 150–200w
- H2: Asset Reliability Integrity Inspections — links to sub-cluster (100/mo) 200–250w
- H2: Equipment Hire — links to sub-cluster 100–150w
- Note: DSEAR & ATEX (100/mo, KD 0) and Asset Reliability Inspections (100/mo) are the strongest SEO sub-clusters here.
- URL: /asset-management/digital-solutions/
- H1: Digital Solutions for Water & Utilities 100–150w
- H2: Cyber Security — links to sub-cluster (80/mo) 200–250w
- H2: Industrial Water — links to sub-cluster (300/mo, KD 15) 200–250w
- H2: Operational Technology — links to sub-cluster 150–200w
- H2: Digital Transformation Services — links to sub-cluster 150–200w
- Note: Industrial Water (300/mo) is the strongest sub-cluster. Cyber Security OT (80/mo, £2.00 CPC) is commercially valuable.
"Water asset management" (100/mo, KD 0) has double the volume and confirmed zero difficulty vs "asset management water industry" (50/mo, no KD data). Both target the same audience. Recommend using "water asset management" as the pillar H1 keyword - it is shorter, easier to rank, and has higher search demand. The SERP is weak (pos 1 is DR 23) making it highly winnable.
| Keyword | Volume/mo | Difficulty | CPC | Intent | Role |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Water asset management Ahrefs - recommended primary 2x volume of long-tail variant, KD 0, weak SERP (pos 1 DR 23) |
100 | No data | Informational | ✓ Pillar H1 | |
Asset management water industry Ahrefs - long-tail variant Use as H2 section or title tag variant |
50 | No data | No data | Informational | H2 section / title variant |
Statutory maintenance water Needs SE Ranking verification |
Verify | Verify | Verify | Informational | Cluster page |
Digital transformation water industry Ahrefs |
No data | No data | No data | Informational | Cluster page |
DSEAR assessment Needs verification |
Verify | Verify | Verify | Verify | Cluster page |
Asset integrity inspection Needs verification |
Verify | Verify | Verify | Verify | Cluster page |
Asset Management has the most complex cluster structure (3 levels per the slide). The primary keyword "asset management water industry" returns 50/mo from Ahrefs but many sub-cluster keywords (DSEAR, statutory maintenance, digital transformation, equipment hire) need SE Ranking or further Ahrefs lookups to verify volume. Recommend running these through SE Ranking as a batch before committing to cluster page priorities.
Volume vs difficulty - Asset Management keywords
Pillar–cluster map (data-driven)
- H1: Planned Preventative Maintenance for Water Infrastructure 100–150w
- H2: What is planned preventative maintenance? (definition block for AI) 150–200w
- H2: PPM schedules and frameworks — frequency-based vs condition-based maintenance 200–250w
- H2: PPM for water and wastewater assets — pumps, valves, instrumentation, MEICA 200–250w
- H2: Regulatory context — Ofwat, AMP8, HSE compliance obligations 150–200w
- H2: RSE's planned maintenance services (CTA) 100–150w
- Internal links: → Asset Management (pillar) · → Asset Ops & Maintenance · → Lifecycle Asset Management · → DSEAR & ATEX
- Rationale: Best keyword in the entire BI analysis. 600/mo, KD 0, £4 CPC. Zero competition at this difficulty — build immediately.
- H1: Lifecycle Asset Management for Water & Utilities 100–150w
- H2: What is lifecycle asset management? 150–200w
- H2: Lifecycle stages — design, build, commission, operate, maintain, decommission 200–250w
- H2: Whole-life cost analysis and AMP8 investment planning 200–250w
- H2: RSE's integrated lifecycle approach (CTA) 100–150w
- Internal links: → Asset Management (pillar) · → Integrated Asset Delivery · → Planned Preventative Maintenance
- Rationale: 100/mo, KD 3, £4 CPC, TP 350. Maps directly to RSE's IAD and AOM service streams. High CPC signals strong commercial intent.
- H1: Predictive Maintenance and IoT for Water Assets 100–150w
- H2: What is predictive maintenance? 150–200w
- H2: IoT sensors, digital twins, and condition monitoring in water treatment 200–250w
- H2: Predictive vs preventative vs reactive — when to use each approach 200–250w
- H2: RSE's digital and OT capabilities (CTA) 100–150w
- Internal links: → Digital Solutions · → Asset Management (pillar) · → SCADA & PLC Systems
- Rationale: Highest CPC in the entire BI analysis (£6). 100/mo. Commercially valuable audience actively investing in smart asset management.
Additional keywords from RSE business intelligence
| Keyword | Vol/mo | KD | CPC | Recommendation | Placement |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Planned Preventative Maintenance Also: PPM | 600 | 0 | £4.00 | New cluster - urgent | Asset Management pillarBest overall keyword in BI list. 600/mo, KD 0, £4 CPC. Build immediately. |
Lifecycle Asset Management | 100 | 3 | £4.00 | New cluster page | Asset Management pillar100/mo, KD 3, £4 CPC, TP 350. Directly maps to IAD/AOM service streams. |
Predictive Maintenance IoT | 100 | No data | £6.00 | New cluster page | Digital Solutions clusterHighest CPC in entire BI analysis (£6). Very commercially valuable audience. |
Asset Condition Assessment | 30 | No data | - | H2 section | Asset Reliability clusterH2 within Asset Reliability and Integrity page. Supports DSEAR narrative. |
Retrofit & Asset Upgrades | No data | - | - | H2 section | Asset Ops & Maintenance clusterAMP8 retrofit is a growing market. H2 section with AMP8 upgrade context. |
Commissioning / Regulatory Compliance / Performance Optimisation | No data | - | - | Body copy / service lists | Asset Management pagesNo search volume. Use as service descriptors and FAQ content only. |
Pillar 5
Nature Based Solutions
Clusters: Products · Services · Case Studies (flat structure - Biomatrix Water partnership)
| Keyword | Vol/mo | Difficulty | CPC | Intent | Role |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Nature based solutions Ahrefs · pillar KD 41 — requires domain authority. Long-term target. | 600 | £0.90 | Informational | ✓ Pillar page | |
Constructed wetlands Ahrefs · supporting Lower KD than pillar. Worth targeting as H2 or FAQ. | 60 | No data | Informational | H2 section | |
Sustainable drainage systems (SuDS) Ahrefs · supporting Compliance-adjacent. Decent commercial signal. | 40 | No data | £1.30 | Informational | H2 + FAQ |
RSE structure — site map
"Nature based solutions" has 600/mo volume but KD 41 - dominated by government, academic, and NGO content. RSE cannot compete for this term directly. The strategy is to target low-difficulty cluster keywords (constructed wetlands KD 12, SuDS KD 11) and build topical authority, which eventually supports ranking for the broader term. The pillar page title should reflect RSE's specific angle, not the broad term.
| Keyword | Volume/mo | Difficulty | CPC | Intent | Role |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Nature based solutions Ahrefs - too broad to rank |
600 | £0.90 | Informational | Brand signal only | |
Constructed wetlands Ahrefs |
60 | No data | Informational | Cluster - primary target | |
SuDS design Ahrefs |
70 | £1.30 | Informational | Cluster - good traffic potential | |
Sustainable urban drainage Ahrefs · high traffic potential |
100 | £1.30 | Informational | Cluster - medium difficulty | |
Floating wetlands Ahrefs · Biomatrix specialty |
50 | No data | No data | No data | Cluster - own this term |
Constructed wetlands UK Ahrefs - zero volume |
0 | No data | No data | No data | Remove UK modifier |
Volume vs difficulty - Nature Based Solutions keywords
Pillar–cluster map
- H1: Floating Wetland Systems 100–150w
- H2: What is a floating wetland? (definition - very few competitors have this content) 150–200w
- H2: How floating wetlands work - plant selection, buoyancy, water quality improvement 200–250w
- H2: Applications - reservoirs, lakes, stormwater ponds, amenity water 150–200w
- H2: The Biomatrix Water approach - link to biomatrixwater.com 250–300w
- H2: Case studies 100–150w
- Note: RSE + Biomatrix is a genuinely unique market position. This content is ownable with minimal competition.
- H1: SuDS Design - Sustainable Drainage Systems 100–150w
- H2: What is SuDS? (definition) 150–200w
- H2: SuDS design principles - water quantity, quality, biodiversity, amenity 200–250w
- H2: Regulatory context - Schedule 3 of the Flood and Water Management Act, Welsh SuDS requirements 150–200w
- H2: Types of SuDS - swales, bioretention, permeable paving, wetlands 200–250w
- H2: RSE's SuDS design services 100–150w
- Note: Traffic potential of 700 - significantly higher than volume suggests. This is a high-priority cluster page.
Additional keywords from RSE business intelligence
| Keyword | Vol/mo | KD | CPC | Recommendation | Placement |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
DfMA Design for Manufacture and Assembly | 900 | 12 | £1.10 | Standalone page - urgent | Cross-pillar - Water Treatment anchor900/mo, KD 12. RSE's biggest differentiator. Needs a dedicated page. Links to all 6 pillars. |
Offsite Construction | 100 | 3 | £1.30 | New cluster page | Water Treatment / cross-pillar100/mo, KD 3. Companion to DfMA page. Own the offsite WTW construction niche. |
Nutrient Neutrality | 450 | 5 | £3.00 | Cluster page | NbS + Chemical Solutions (cross-pillar)450/mo, KD 5, £3 CPC. One page linked from both NbS and Chemical Solutions pillars. |
Ecological Enhancements | 90 | No data | - | H2 section | NbS pillar page90/mo. H2 section. Natural companion to biodiversity net gain narrative. |
Water Quality Monitoring | 150 | 1 | £1.00 | New cluster page | Control Systems / Asset Management150/mo, KD 1. Distinct from "water quality" (KD 43). Cross-pillar cluster page. |
Micropollutants / Emerging Contaminants | 50 | No data | - | H2 on PFAS page | PFAS Removal clusterBundle within the PFAS/Forever Chemicals cluster page as H2 section. |
ESG / Net Zero / Sustainability / Resilience | High | High | - | Too competitive | Brand narrative / PR onlyKD too high for RSE to rank. Use in brand copy, social and PR. Never anchor a page. |
Biodiversity Net Gain | 2,900 | 68 | £3.00 | Too competitive | Body copy + PR onlyKD 68 - dominated by planning consultancies and government bodies. |
Pillar 6
Control Systems
Clusters: Low Voltage Assemblies · Software & Systems Integration · DfMA Offsite Build · Service & Support
| Keyword | Vol/mo | Difficulty | CPC | Intent | Role |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Low voltage switchgear Ahrefs · pillar primary Best primary keyword available for this pillar | 200 | £1.20 | Informational | ✓ Pillar page | |
Low Voltage Assemblies No search data New cluster per RSE structure | No data | No data | No data | Informational | Cluster page |
Motor Control Centres (MCCs) Ahrefs Low volume but £1.40 CPC signals commercial value | 20 | No data | £1.40 | Informational | Sub-cluster |
LV Switchgear & Switchboards Ahrefs Best volume in LV cluster. Very low KD. | 250 | £0.80 | Informational | Sub-cluster | |
Control Panels No data No data at water-specific term | No data | No data | No data | Informational | Sub-cluster |
Software & Systems Integration Ahrefs New cluster. High CPC £3.00 + 350 traffic potential | 30 | £3.00 | Informational | Cluster page | |
SCADA water treatment Ahrefs Sector-specific. SCADA PLC HMI returns 0 searches. | 20 | No data | £1.50 | Informational | Sub-cluster: SCADA/PLC/HMI |
Telemetry water treatment No data No data at specific term | No data | No data | No data | Informational | Sub-cluster: Telemetry |
DfMA Offsite Build Solutions Ahrefs · new New cluster. Growing offsite/modular interest. Low KD (2). | 150 | No data | Informational | Cluster page | |
Service & Support No data New cluster. Content/trust page. No primary search target. | No data | No data | No data | Info + Commercial | Cluster page |
RSE structure — cluster map
- URL: /control-systems/low-voltage-assemblies/
- H1: Low Voltage Assemblies 100–150w
- H2: LV Switchgear & Switchboards — links to sub-cluster (250/mo, KD 1) 200–250w
- H2: Motor Control Centres (MCCs) — links to sub-cluster (20/mo) 150–200w
- H2: Control Panels — links to sub-cluster 150–200w
- Note: LV Switchgear (250/mo, KD 1) is the standout sub-cluster here — prioritise this page.
- URL: /control-systems/software-systems-integration/
- H1: Software & Systems Integration 100–150w
- H2: SCADA, PLC & HMI Solutions — links to sub-cluster 200–250w
- H2: Telemetry — links to sub-cluster 150–200w
- H2: RSE's systems integration approach 100–150w
- Note: High CPC (£3.00) and 350 traffic potential despite modest volume. Commercially valuable content.
- URL: /control-systems/dfma-offsite-build/
- H1: DfMA Offsite Build Solutions 100–150w
- H2: What is DfMA? 150–200w
- H2: Benefits of offsite construction for control systems 200–250w
- H2: RSE's DfMA capabilities 100–150w
- Note: Good volume (150/mo), very low KD (2). Growing market interest in modular/offsite. Build early.
"Control systems" as a standalone term is highly competitive (industrial automation, IT, manufacturing). The strategy is to target water-specific and sector-specific cluster keywords (low voltage switchgear, SCADA water treatment, motor control centres) where competition is lower and RSE's expertise is directly relevant. The pillar page anchors the topic; cluster pages capture the traffic.
| Keyword | Volume/mo | Difficulty | CPC | Intent | Role |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Low voltage switchgear Ahrefs - highest verified vol. |
200 | £1.20 | Informational | Cluster - highest priority | |
Motor control centres Ahrefs |
20 | No data | £1.40 | Informational | Cluster page |
SCADA water treatment Ahrefs |
20 | No data | £1.50 | No data | Cluster page |
Control panels water Needs verification |
Verify | Verify | Verify | Verify | Cluster page |
Telemetry water industry Ahrefs - zero volume |
0 | No data | No data | No data | Not a standalone target |
LV switchgear & switchboards From slide - verify volume |
Verify | Verify | Verify | Verify | Cluster page |
Volume vs difficulty - Control Systems keywords
Pillar–cluster map
- H1: Low Voltage Switchgear and Switchboards 100–150w
- H2: What is low voltage switchgear? (definition) 150–200w
- H2: Types - distribution boards, MCCBs, ACBs, busbar systems 200–250w
- H2: Applications in water and wastewater treatment 150–200w
- H2: Standards and compliance - IEC 61439, BS EN standards 150–200w
- H2: RSE's LV switchgear solutions (Saftronics) 100–150w
- Note: 200/mo, KD 5 - highest traffic potential in the Control Systems pillar. Build this cluster page first.
- H1: SCADA and PLC Systems for Water Treatment 100–150w
- H2: What is SCADA in water treatment? 150–200w
- H2: PLC vs. SCADA vs. HMI - when to use each 200–250w
- H2: System integration - telemetry, remote monitoring, data logging 200–250w
- H2: Cyber security for OT systems (cross-link to Asset Management / Digital Solutions) 200–250w
- H2: RSE's SCADA and PLC capability 100–150w
- Note: "Telemetry water" returns zero volume - do not use as standalone keyword. Fold telemetry into this page as a subsection.
Additional keywords from RSE business intelligence
| Keyword | Vol/mo | KD | CPC | Recommendation | Placement |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Electrical Control Panels | 150 | 0 | £0.90 | New cluster page | Control Systems pillar - NEW150/mo, KD 0, TP 250. Not in original plan. Create dedicated page immediately. |
Systems Integration (SI) | 400 | 14 | £2.50 | New cluster page | Control Systems pillar - NEW400/mo, KD 14, £2.50 CPC. Highest non-brand volume in Control Systems. |
Telemetry Systems Avoid "telemetry water" = 0 volume | 90TP: 1,200 | 13 | £0.90 | New cluster page | Control Systems pillar - NEWTraffic potential 1,200 despite 90/mo. Parent SERP is much larger. Use "telemetry systems" not "telemetry water". |
MCC Panel Manufacturer | 40 | No data | - | H2 + commercial CTA | MCC / LV Assemblies clusterCommercial intent confirmed. H2 with clear CTA. Buyers in procurement mode. |
IoT Water Management | 30 | No data | £1.70 | H2 section | Digital Solutions / Control SystemsGood CPC. H2 in Digital Solutions cluster, cross-linked from Control Systems. |
Water Treatment Control Systems | 0 | - | - | H2 in pillar intro | Control Systems pillar pageZero volume as exact phrase. Use as natural H2 in pillar page intro. Semantic value only. |
Real-Time Water Quality Monitoring | 10 | No data | - | H2 section | Telemetry / Control Systems clusterH2 within Telemetry Systems cluster. Bridges SCADA, IoT, and environmental monitoring. |
This section covers a list of possible industry keyword terms provided by Gary Callachan as part of RSE's internal business intelligence process. We've gathered Ahrefs search volume and difficulty data for each term, and provided suggestions on where they could be included across the site.
These are not requirements - they are reference suggestions to support the broader content strategy. Use your own judgement on which, if any, are worth prioritising.
Keywords reviewed
Pages to create
Use in content only
Too competitive now
No search volume
Top 5 priority additions - verified Ahrefs data
- Planned Preventative Maintenance - 600/mo, KD 0, £4 CPC. Best keyword in the entire BI list. Add to Asset Management immediately.
- Reverse Osmosis Systems - 200/mo, KD 5, traffic potential 5,400. Add to Water Treatment as priority cluster.
- DfMA - 900/mo, KD 12. Should be a standalone cluster page, not just a mention. Cross-links to all 6 pillars.
- Electrical Control Panels - 150/mo, KD 0. Missing from original Control Systems plan. Add immediately.
- Systems Integration - 400/mo, KD 14, £2.50 CPC. Highest non-brand volume in Control Systems. Needs dedicated page.
Needs its own page
Sufficient UK volume and low enough difficulty for RSE to rank. Should be the H1 / URL of a dedicated page integrating directly into the six-pillar architecture.
Use in body copy
Real industry terminology with some volume but too low to justify a standalone page. Use in copy, H2 sections, FAQ blocks and meta descriptions. Valuable for topical depth and AI citation.
Too competitive now
High KD (40+) dominated by government, universities or global brands. Use in brand narrative and PR - not as SEO page targets. Reassess in 12 months once domain authority grows.
Not how people search
Genuine industry terms useful for demonstrating expertise in body copy - but should not anchor any page title, URL or H1. Several RSE BI terms fall here - flag to business intelligence team.
High traffic potential
Some keywords show high traffic potential despite modest volume - meaning the parent topic drives much more traffic. Prioritise these even when headline volume looks low. RO Systems (TP 5,400) is the best example.
High commercial value
High CPC (£3+) indicates a commercially valuable audience even at low volume. In B2B water infrastructure, 30/mo at £6 CPC (Predictive Maintenance IoT) is worth far more than 300/mo at £0.50 CPC.
| RSE keyword | Vol/mo | Difficulty | CPC | Traffic potential | Recommendation | Where it fits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Drinking Water Treatment | 150 | 2 | £1.10 | 250 | Cluster page | Water Treatment pillarKD 2. Targets potable/municipal angle distinct from industrial. |
Reverse Osmosis (RO) Systems | 200 | 5 | £0.70 | 5,400 | Cluster page - NEW | Water Treatment pillar - priorityTraffic potential 5,400 is exceptional. Priority addition to cluster. |
Membrane Filtration | 150 | 0 | £1.30 | 100 | Cluster page - NEW | Water Treatment pillarKD 0. Umbrella page covering UF, MF, NF, RO as sub-sections. |
Ion Exchange (IX) Systems | 40 | No data (broad term KD 28) | - | - | H2 + FAQ | Existing pos.33 rankingOptimise existing page first. "Ion exchange" 350/mo, KD 28. |
PFAS Removal / Forever Chemicals | 40-150 | No data | £0.70 | - | Cluster page - NEW | Water Treatment pillarEmerging regulatory topic. Build now - content compounds in value. |
Water Recycling & Reuse | 200 | 4 | £0.70 | 50 | Cluster page | Water Treatment pillarAlready planned. Drop "Solutions" from title - adds no search volume. |
Ultrafiltration / Microfiltration Systems | 10 | No data | £0.80 | - | H3 sections | Membrane Filtration clusterH3 sub-sections within Membrane Filtration page. |
Nanofiltration / Ceramic Membrane / ZLD | 0-10 | - | - | - | Body copy only | Membrane Filtration / Water Recycling clustersZero/near-zero UK volume. Use as technical body copy to signal expertise. |
| RSE keyword | Vol/mo | Difficulty | CPC | Recommendation | Where it fits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Biological Wastewater Treatment | 200 | 5 | £0.90 | Cluster page | Wastewater pillarUmbrella for activated sludge, MBR, MBBR as H3 sub-sections. |
Moving Bed Biofilm Reactor (MBBR) | 70 | 0 | £0.80 | Cluster - quick win | Wastewater pillar - RSE ranks pos.9KD 0. Dedicated page pushes into top 3. Highest priority. |
Sludge Treatment | 200 | 0 | £1.60 | Cluster - easiest win | Wastewater pillarKD 0, 200/mo. Joint top priority. Build first. |
Nutrient Neutrality | 450 | 5 | £3.00 | Cluster page - NEW | Wastewater + NbS (cross-pillar)450/mo, KD 5, £3 CPC. One page linked from two pillars. |
Membrane Bioreactors (MBR) | 20 | No data | £1.10 | H3 section | Biological Treatment clusterH3 comparing MBR vs MBBR vs activated sludge. |
Phosphorus Removal | 10 | No data | - | H2 + AMP8 hook | Wastewater pillarStrategically essential despite low volume. AMP8 compliance context. |
Chemical Storage Tanks | 150 | 0 | £1.30 | Cluster - quick win | Chemical Solutions pillarKD 0. Joint top priority with Sludge Treatment. |
Environmental Monitoring Systems | 150 | 4 | £3.00 | Cluster page | Chemical Solutions pillarHighest CPC in cluster. High-value commercial audience. |
Coagulation & Flocculation | 30 | No data | £1.00 | Cluster page | Chemical Solutions pillarAlready planned. Technically specific - high quality audience. |
Activated Sludge / Ammonia Removal / Total Nitrogen / Solids Removal / Fluoridation | 0 | - | - | Body copy only | Multiple pagesZero UK volume. Technical body copy to demonstrate process breadth. |
| RSE keyword | Vol/mo | Difficulty | CPC | Recommendation | Where it fits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Chemical Storage Tanks | 150 | 0 | £1.30 | Cluster: quick win | Chemical Solutions pillarKD 0, 150/mo. Joint top priority with Sludge Treatment. |
Environmental Monitoring Systems | 150 | 4 | £3.00 | Cluster page | Chemical Solutions pillarHighest CPC in cluster (£3.00). High-value commercial audience. |
Nutrient Neutrality | 450 | 5 | £3.00 | Cluster page: cross-pillar | Chemical Solutions + NbS450/mo, KD 5, £3 CPC. One page linked from both pillars. |
Coagulation & Flocculation | 30 | No data | £1.00 | Cluster page | Chemical Solutions pillarAlready planned. Technically specific, high quality leads. |
pH Control / Disinfection / Corrosion Inhibition | 10 | No data | - | H2 sections | Chemical Dosing clusterH2 or H3 sections within existing dosing cluster pages. |
Chemical Transfer / Pipework / Timber Kiosks / Air Treatment | No data | - | - | Body copy / product lists | Chemical Solutions pillar pageNo search volume. Service/product descriptors in service lists only. |
| RSE keyword | Vol/mo | Difficulty | CPC | TP | Recommendation | Where it fits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Planned Preventative Maintenance Also: PPM | 600 | 0 | £4.00 | 150 | Cluster - urgent | Asset Management pillar - NEWBest overall keyword in BI list. Build first. |
Lifecycle Asset Management | 100 | 3 | £4.00 | 350 | Cluster page - NEW | Asset Management pillarKD 3, £4 CPC, TP 350. Maps to IAD / AOM service streams. |
Predictive Maintenance IoT | 100 | No data | £6.00 | - | Cluster page - NEW | Digital Solutions clusterHighest CPC in entire analysis (£6). Commercially valuable audience. |
Asset Condition Assessment | 30 | No data | - | - | H2 section | Asset Reliability clusterH2 within Asset Reliability and Integrity page. |
Water Treatment Maintenance / Remote Monitoring / Retrofit & Upgrades | 20 | No data | - | - | H2 sections | Asset Management clustersH2 sections across IAD and Asset Ops clusters. |
Commissioning / Regulatory Compliance / Performance Optimisation | 0 | - | - | - | Body copy / service lists | Asset Management pagesNo search volume. Service descriptors and FAQ content only. |
| RSE keyword | Vol/mo | Difficulty | CPC | TP | Recommendation | Where it fits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Systems Integration (SI) | 400 | 14 | £2.50 | 200 | Cluster page - NEW | Control Systems - NEWHighest non-brand volume in Control Systems. 400/mo, £2.50 CPC. |
Electrical Control Panels | 150 | 0 | £0.90 | 250 | Cluster page - NEW | Control Systems - NEWKD 0, TP 250. Not in original plan. Build immediately. |
Telemetry Systems Not "telemetry water" = 0 volume | 90 | 13 | £0.90 | 1,200 | Cluster page - NEW | Control Systems - NEWTraffic potential 1,200. Use "telemetry systems" not "telemetry water". |
MCC Panel Manufacturer | 40 | No data | - | - | H2 + CTA | MCC / LV clusterCommercial intent confirmed. Include with clear CTA. |
Motor Control Centres (MCC) | 20 | No data | £1.40 | - | Cluster page | LV Assemblies clusterAlready planned. Bundle with LV Switchgear or Electrical Control Panels. |
PLC & SCADA Integration | 10 | No data | - | - | H2 section | SCADA / Software clusterH2 within SCADA cluster. Low volume but highly specific audience. |
IoT Water Management / Real-Time Monitoring | 10-30 | No data | £1.70 | - | H2 sections | Digital Solutions / Control SystemsH2 sections bridging both pillars. Cross-link between them. |
Water Treatment Control Systems / Industrial Water Automation | 0 | - | - | - | Body copy only | Control Systems pillarZero volume as exact phrases. Semantic body copy only. |
| RSE keyword | Vol/mo | Difficulty | CPC | Recommendation | Where it fits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
DfMA Design for Manufacture and Assembly | 900 | 12 | £1.10 | Standalone page - urgent | Cross-pillar - Water Treatment anchor900/mo, KD 12. RSE's single biggest differentiator. Needs own page linking to all 6 pillars. |
Offsite Construction | 100 | 3 | £1.30 | Cluster page - NEW | Water Treatment / cross-pillar100/mo, KD 3. Companion to DfMA. Own the offsite WTW construction niche. |
Nutrient Neutrality | 450 | 5 | £3.00 | Cluster page - cross-pillar | NbS + Chemical Solutions450/mo, KD 5, £3 CPC. One page linked from both pillars. |
Floating Wetlands | 50 | No data | - | Cluster page | NbS pillarAlready planned. Biomatrix partnership makes this uniquely ownable. |
Water Quality Monitoring | 150 | 1 | £1.00 | Cluster page - NEW | Control Systems / Asset Management150/mo, KD 1. Distinct from "water quality" (KD 43). Cross-pillar page. |
PFAS Remediation / Micropollutants | 40-50 | No data | £0.70 | Cluster page - NEW | Water Treatment pillarTimely regulatory topic. "Forever chemicals" as secondary H2 for AI discoverability. |
Ecological Enhancements / Urban Regeneration | 90-900 | 5 | low | H2 sections only | NbS pillar pageUrban regeneration CPC too low (£0.35) for standalone target. H2 only. |
Biodiversity Net Gain | 2,900 | 68 | £3.00 | Too competitive | Body copy + PR onlyKD 68. Dominated by planning consultancies and government. |
Nature Based Solutions | 600 | 41 | £0.90 | Too competitive | Brand signal onlyKD 41. Target cluster keywords (floating wetlands, SuDS) instead. |
ESG / Net Zero / Sustainability / Resilience / Innovation | High | High | - | Too competitive | Brand narrative / PR onlyNever anchor a page on these terms. Use in social and brand copy only. |
| RSE keyword | Vol/mo | Difficulty | CPC | Recommendation | Where it fits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
DfMA Design for Manufacture and Assembly | 900 | 12 | £1.10 | Standalone page: urgent | Cross-pillar: all 6 pillars900/mo, KD 12. RSE's single biggest differentiator. Needs a dedicated page linking to all pillars. |
Offsite Construction | 100 | 3 | £1.30 | Cluster page: NEW | Water Treatment / cross-pillar100/mo, KD 3. Companion to DfMA page. Own the offsite WTW construction niche. |
Water Quality Monitoring | 150 | 1 | £1.00 | Cluster page: NEW | Control Systems / Asset Management150/mo, KD 1. Distinct from "water quality" (KD 43). Cross-pillar cluster page. |
PFAS Remediation / Micropollutants | 40-50 | No data | £0.70 | Cluster page: NEW | Water Treatment pillarTimely regulatory topic. "Forever chemicals" as secondary H2 for AI discoverability. |
Pilot Plants | 30 | No data | £1.60 | H2 / service page | Modular Water Treatment page30/mo, £1.60 CPC. RSE pilot plant capability is a strong differentiator. |
ESG / Net Zero / Sustainability / Resilience | High | High | - | Too competitive | Brand narrative / PR onlyNever anchor a page on these terms. Use in social and brand copy only. |
Modular Construction | No water data | No data | - | H2 on DfMA page | DfMA and Offsite Construction pagesBroad term. Use "modular water treatment" as H2 within DfMA page. |
| Term | Vol/mo | Reason | Best use |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nanofiltration (NF) Systems | 0 | Zero volume | Technical body copy in Membrane Filtration cluster. H3 comparison table alongside UF, MF, RO. |
| Ceramic Membrane Filtration | No data | No data | Technical differentiator mention in Membrane Filtration cluster. Good for AI citation as specific expertise signal. |
| Zero Liquid Discharge (ZLD) | 10 | Too low | FAQ in Water Recycling cluster. "What is ZLD?" is a good AI extraction target despite low volume. |
| Activated Sludge Systems | 0 | Zero volume | H3 within Biological Treatment cluster. Comparison: activated sludge vs MBR vs MBBR. |
| Fluoridation | 0 | Zero volume | Brief mention in Drinking Water Treatment cluster. DWI regulatory context. |
| Ammonia Removal / Total Nitrogen / Corrosion Inhibition / Solids Removal | 0-10 | Zero/too low | Technical body copy across Biological Treatment, Nutrient Neutrality and Chemical Solutions pages. |
| Chemical Pipework / Air Treatment / Timber Kiosks | No data | Product descriptors | Service/product lists within Chemical Solutions pages. Not search terms. |
| Water Treatment Maintenance Services / Commissioning / Regulatory Compliance | No data | No search data | H2 section headers in Asset Management pages. FAQ: "Does RSE provide commissioning support?" |
| Performance Optimisation / Turnkey | 0 | Zero volume | Brand narrative and service description copy only. "End-to-end" performs better as a phrase. |
| DfD / DfA (Design for Disassembly / Assembly) | No data | No data | Technical mention on DfMA page as part of the full design philosophy framework. |
| Modular Construction (water context) | No water data | Too broad | H2 section within DfMA and Offsite Construction pages. Not a standalone target. |
| Standardisation / Standard Products / Lean Manufacturing | 0-10 | No/low data | Manufacturing process body copy on DfMA and Offsite Construction pages. |
| Pilot Plants | 30 | Low volume | H2 section on Modular Water Treatment page. £1.60 CPC suggests commercial audience worth noting. |
| Water Quality (broad) | 450 | KD 43 | Use throughout body copy as a natural phrase. "Water quality monitoring" (KD 1) is the rankable variant. |
| Urban Regeneration | 900 | Low CPC (£0.35) | H2 section on NbS page only. 900/mo but CPC too low to justify standalone targeting. |
AMP8 Keyword Review
Ahrefs-validated keyword data · Pillar mapping · SEO article briefs for Charlotte Street Partners
This section responds to Michelle's (RSE Marketing Manager) keyword suggestions with Ahrefs-validated data. We've validated all 20 keywords she proposed and mapped each one to the existing six-pillar structure - confirming which deserve standalone pages, which work best as H2 sections, and which should remain body-copy references only.
Where Michelle's exact phrasing returned no Ahrefs data, we've identified the closest rankable variant and provided data for that instead.
| Keyword | Vol/mo | KD | CPC | TP | Recommendation | Where it fits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
AMP8 | 1,000 | 2 | $2.00 | 500 | Standalone hub page | Cross-pillar hubOne dedicated AMP8 hub page linking to all 6 pillars. Not a cluster page - a cross-cutting content piece. |
AMP8 requirements | No data | No data | - | - | H2 section | AMP8 hub pageVery niche long-tail. H2 within the AMP8 hub page. |
Ofwat AMP8 | 70 | 5 | - | 30 | H2 section | AMP8 hub pageRegulatory context. H2 within AMP8 hub. |
AMP8 wastewater treatment | No data | No data | - | - | Don't target | N/ANo search data. Combine AMP8 hub + Wastewater pillar via internal linking instead. |
Storm overflows Closest match for "storm overflow reduction solutions" | 200 | 9 | - | 100 | Article / H2 section | Wastewater pillar or CSP articleGood volume. Used as H2 in the Water Quality article brief for Charlotte Street Partners. |
Water resilience Closest match for "water network resilience" | 90 | 13 | - | 30 | H2 / article primary | AMP8 hub or CSP articleModerate difficulty. Primary keyword for the Infrastructure Resilience article. |
Digital water Closest match for "digital water technologies" | 60 | 0 | - | 0 | H2 section | Digital Solutions clusterKD 0 but zero traffic potential. H2 within Digital Solutions. |
Water industry automation | 0 | No data | - | - | Body copy only | N/ANo UK search volume. Use as body copy in Control Systems pages. |
Chemical dosing systems Shorter version of Michelle's suggestion | 100 | 0 | $1.70 | 300 | Already a cluster page target | Chemical Solutions pillarConfirmed. SE Ranking verified at 110/mo. Already in strategy. |
SCADA water treatment | 20 | No data | $1.50 | - | Already covered | Control Systems pillarLow volume, high intent. Already in SCADA & PLC cluster brief. |
| Keyword | Vol/mo | KD | CPC | TP | Recommendation | Where it fits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Industrial water treatment Previously removed - needs discussion | 300 | 15 | $1.80 | 100 | Cluster page (pending decision) | Water Treatment pillarHighest value industrial umbrella term. Previously set aside in dashboard - Michelle has independently identified it as a priority. Recommend discussion on whether to reinstate. |
Industrial wastewater treatment | 200 | 3 | $2.50 | 250 | NEW cluster page - high priority | Wastewater pillarLow KD, high TP, strong CPC. One of the strongest new opportunities validated. |
Effluent treatment plant | 200 | 0 | $1.80 | 70 | Cluster page - quick win | Wastewater pillarKD 0. Currently an H2 - consider elevating to standalone cluster page. |
Process water treatment | 30 | No data | $0.80 | - | H2 section | Water Treatment pillarLow volume, partial data. H2 within pillar page. |
Trade effluent treatment | 150 | No data | - | - | NEW cluster page or strong H2 | Wastewater pillar150/mo is solid volume. UK-specific regulatory term with high-intent buyers. |
Trade effluent compliance UK | No data | No data | - | - | FAQ / body copy | Trade effluent pageVery long-tail. FAQ within trade effluent content. |
Environmental permit water discharge | No data | No data | - | - | Body copy only | Regulatory sectionsNo search data. Use in compliance H2 sections. |
Industrial water recycling | 10 | No data | - | - | H3 / body copy | Water Recycling clusterVery low volume. H3 within Water Recycling page. |
Chemical dosing automation | No data | No data | - | - | H2 section | Chemical Dosing clusterNiche cross-term. H2 within Chemical Dosing page, cross-link to Control Systems. |
Water treatment monitoring systems Checked as "water monitoring systems" | 10 | No data | - | - | Already covered | Chemical Solutions pillarAlready covered by Environmental Monitoring Systems (150/mo, KD 4). |
- AMP8 (1,000/mo, KD 2)
- Storm overflows (200/mo, KD 9)
- Industrial wastewater treatment (200/mo, KD 3)
- Effluent treatment plant (200/mo, KD 0)
- Trade effluent treatment (150/mo)
- Industrial water treatment (300/mo, KD 15) *pending decision
- Ofwat AMP8 (70/mo, KD 5)
- Water resilience (90/mo, KD 13)
- Digital water (60/mo, KD 0)
- Process water treatment (30/mo)
- Chemical dosing automation
- AMP8 requirements
- AMP8 wastewater treatment
- Water industry automation
- Trade effluent compliance UK
- Environmental permit water discharge
- Industrial water recycling (10/mo)
- Water treatment monitoring systems (10/mo)
Chemical dosing systems (100/mo, KD 0, TP 300) - already a cluster page target. SCADA water treatment (20/mo) - already in Control Systems pillar.
1,000/mo, KD 2. The single biggest keyword opportunity not yet in the strategy. A hub page that cross-links to all pillars strengthens the entire site's topical authority around AMP8.
Each brief provides the target keyword, URL, page structure, word counts, and internal links. Designed to be handed directly to Charlotte Street Partners alongside their editorial direction from Michelle.
Stephen S Keywords - Asset Management
Ahrefs-validated review of Stephen Slessor's Asset Management keyword suggestions · 19 keywords · Business / SEO alignment analysis
Stephen provided 19 keywords he believes describe RSE's Asset Management service lines. Every term has been validated through Ahrefs, mapped to the existing six-pillar structure, and classified as either an SEO page target, an H2 section, or sales/service language.
Headline finding: strong alignment between the business team and the SEO strategy. Twelve of Stephen's nineteen topics are already covered across the dashboard. Two genuine new opportunities emerged - DSEAR assessment (1,600/mo, KD 0) and OT security (600/mo, KD 4). Five terms are valid service/sales language rather than SEO targets.
Keywords reviewed
Already on dashboard
New action items
Service copy only
Stephen's terms represent real buyer language and valid service descriptions. SEO targeting requires mapping that language to the phrases people actually type into Google - and the two aren't always the same. Every term in this review has been placed at one of three levels:
| Stephen's term | Ahrefs-verified variant | Status | Placement / notes |
|---|---|---|---|
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Water asset management UK
Target: AM Homepage · Decision-stage
No Ahrefs data
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water asset management
100/mo · KD 0 · TP 70
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Already on dashboard | Asset Management pillar (P4)UK modifier returns no data. Shorter form (100/mo, KD 0) is already the primary keyword for P4. No action needed. |
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Phosphorus removal water treatment
Target: Design & Engineering / IAD · Solution-stage
No Ahrefs data
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phosphorus removal
70/mo · KD 1 · TP 40
Alt: phosphate removal 60/mo, KD 0
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On dashboard as H2 | Wastewater pillarLong-tail exact phrase returns zero. Shorter variants already planned as H2 within the nutrient removal cluster. |
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Nutrient removal water systems
Target: Design & Engineering / IAD · Solution-stage
No Ahrefs data
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nutrient neutrality
400/mo · KD 4 · £2.36 CPC · TP 250
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On dashboard · cross pillar | Chemical Solutions + Nature Based SolutionsNutrient neutrality (400/mo, KD 4) is the strong rankable variant. Already a cross-pillar cluster page. |
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24/7 water maintenance UK
Target: Asset Ops & Maintenance · Problem-stage
No Ahrefs data
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No rankable variant found
All tested variants return 0–10/mo
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Service copy only | Asset Ops service pageValid service-page copy and sales messaging, but not an SEO search keyword. Use in hero sub-copy and proposal decks. |
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Emergency water maintenance services
Target: Blue Light Solutions · Urgent / high conversion
No Ahrefs data
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emergency water repair
~30/mo · minimal data
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Service copy only | Blue Light Solutions pageAll emergency water variants return near-zero. Not how B2B water clients search. Better as a service page led by brand messaging and SLA language. |
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Statutory maintenance water
Target: Statutory Maintenance · Compliance-stage
No Ahrefs data
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statutory maintenance
30/mo · minimal data
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On dashboard · needs verify | Asset Management pillarWater-specific modifier kills the volume. Broader "statutory maintenance" is only 30/mo. Dashboard already flagged this cluster as needing SE Ranking verification. |
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DSEAR water industry compliance
Target: DSEAR & ATEX · Compliance-stage
No Ahrefs data
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DSEAR assessment
1,600/mo · KD 0 · £1.87 CPC · TP 1,100
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NEW · major find | Dedicated cluster page - newStephen's variant = no data, but "DSEAR assessment" is the biggest keyword discovery in the entire Asset Management analysis. Recommend a dedicated cluster page. Full brief below. |
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SCADA systems water industry
Target: Operational Technology · Solution-stage
No Ahrefs data
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SCADA systems
150/mo · KD 0 · £1.10 CPC · TP 2,590
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On dashboard (H2) | Control Systems pillar (not AM)Water-specific SCADA terms return 0–20/mo. "SCADA systems" (150/mo, TP 2,590) is the big keyword but lives in Control Systems pillar, not Asset Management. |
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OT cybersecurity water
Target: Cyber Security · Growing concern
No Ahrefs data
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OT security
600/mo · KD 4 · £2.76 CPC · TP 500
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Term swap recommended | Swap on existing clusterMuch stronger variant. Currently targeted as "cyber security operational technology" (80/mo). Recommend switching primary target to "OT security". Full brief below. |
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AMP8 water investment UK
Target: Multiple pages · Content keyword
No Ahrefs data
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AMP8
1,000/mo · KD 2 · £1.87 CPC · TP 500
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Already on dashboard | AMP8 hub pageAlready covered in the earlier AMP8 Keyword Review. Hub page already briefed. |
| Stephen's term | Ahrefs-verified variant | Status | Placement / notes |
|---|---|---|---|
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Water treatment compliance UK
Target: Compliance pages · Support driver
No Ahrefs data
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environmental compliance
200/mo · KD 7 · TP 60
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On dashboard (H2) | Compliance H2 · body copyUK-specific variant = no data. "Environmental compliance" is the nearest rankable term but broad. Use as H2, not a standalone page. |
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Tertiary water treatment
Target: Technical pages · High-value technical
20/mo · £0.87 CPC
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tertiary wastewater treatment
10/mo · £0.79 CPC
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On dashboard (FE) | Wastewater pillarLow volume both ways. Already planned as a featured entity section in Wastewater. |
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Water equipment hire
Target: Equipment Hire · Commercial
No Ahrefs data
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water treatment hire
70/mo · minimal data
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Related services on dashboard | Chemical Solutions · service copyNiche term. Not a big SEO play. Rental/hire offerings already noted within Chemical Solutions pillar. |
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Asset condition assessment water
Target: Asset Reliability · Technical
No Ahrefs data
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asset condition assessment
30/mo · minimal data
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On dashboard (H2) | Asset Reliability clusterWater-specific = zero. Broader term already covered as H2 in Asset Reliability. |
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Digital twins water infrastructure
Target: Innovation stage
No Ahrefs data
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digital twins water
~10/mo · minimal data
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Service copy only | Digital Solutions body copyAll digital-twin + water variants return 0–10/mo. Not an SEO target. Use in body copy for thought-leadership signalling. |
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Water asset lifecycle management
Target: Multiple pages · Whole life-cost
No Ahrefs data
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lifecycle asset management
100/mo · KD 3 · £3.16 CPC · TP 350
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On dashboard · BI addition | Asset Management pillarAlready on the dashboard as part of Asset Management. Strong keyword - KD 3, £3.16 CPC, TP 350. |
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Predictive maintenance water systems
Target: Digital Solutions / Asset Ops · Solution-stage
No Ahrefs data
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predictive maintenance IoT
100/mo · £2.13 CPC
Highest CPC in AM BI additions
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On dashboard · BI addition | Asset Management pillarWater-specific variant = 10/mo. "Predictive maintenance IoT" already on dashboard and carries the highest CPC in the entire AM BI context. |
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Water infrastructure renewal
Target: Design & Engineering / IAD · Investment-stage
No Ahrefs data
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water infrastructure
200/mo · KD 7 · TP 20
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On dashboard (H2) | AMP8 hub · Design & Engineering"Renewal" modifier = no data. "Water infrastructure" is a high-intent parent topic but very broad/informational. Consider as H2 in AMP8 hub page. |
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Net zero water operations
Target: Sustainability messaging · ESG / brand
No Ahrefs data
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net zero water
0–20/mo across all variants
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Service copy only | Brand narrative · not SEODashboard already flags ESG / net zero / sustainability as brand narrative terms only - too competitive for an SEO page target. |
- DSEAR assessment - 1,600/mo, KD 0, TP 1,100. New dedicated cluster page.
- OT security - 600/mo, KD 4, £2.76 CPC. Swap in as primary on existing Cyber Security cluster.
- Water asset management · phosphorus removal · nutrient neutrality
- Statutory maintenance · SCADA systems · AMP8
- Environmental compliance · tertiary wastewater treatment
- Asset condition assessment · lifecycle asset management
- Predictive maintenance IoT · water infrastructure
- 24/7 water maintenance UK
- Emergency water maintenance services
- Water equipment hire
- Digital twins water infrastructure
- Net zero water operations
DSEAR assessment is a net-new cluster page. OT security is a term swap that reshapes the existing Cyber Security cluster. Each brief provides URL, page structure, word counts, and internal links.
Stephen's instincts about what Asset Management does for water clients are right - he's pointed at real buyer needs across every cluster. SEO's job is to translate that language into the exact phrasing Google search traffic actually exists around. Both sides are aiming at the same audience; the difference is just how the question gets typed. Two genuine wins come out of this review (DSEAR assessment, OT security) and the rest validates that the dashboard is already pointed in the right direction.