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Search volume

What it is: search volume is the average number of monthly searches for a keyword. BurstWriter shows it on every topic — marked "✓ verified" when it comes from real DataForSEO data, or "~estimated" when it’s an AI estimate.

Why it matters: volume tells you whether a topic is worth writing. A perfectly-written article for a keyword nobody searches earns no traffic; verified volume removes that guesswork.

Goal: prioritise topics with real demand instead of betting on estimates.