Welcome to our comprehensive guide on using Topic Suggestions. In this article, we will walk you through the process of leveraging Topic Suggestions to identify valuable and relevant publication topics for your website. Topic Suggestions is a powerful tool designed to automate the research process, saving you time and helping you discover content ideas tailored to your domain. We'll cover how to enable and use Topic Suggestions, the types of information it provides, and the benefits of bookmarking topics. By the end of this guide, you'll be equipped with the knowledge to efficiently generate content that attracts organic traffic and boosts your search rankings. Let's dive in!

1. Accessing Topic Suggestions:

• From the dashboard, click on More and then NicheIQ from the top navigation bar.

• Ensure that Topic Suggestions is enabled. This can be done from either the NicheIQ Overview page or directly from the Topics page in the header.

2. Authorizing Google Search Console:

• Topic Suggestions will perform optimally when your Google Search Console is authorized.
• Navigate to the settings menu, and you will see a prompt to authorize Google Search Console.

• If authorization is completed, a confirmation message will appear.

3. Using the Topic Suggestions Table:

The table includes several columns:

1. Bookmark: Click the bookmark icon to save a topic. Bookmarked topics are prioritized and help in sorting.
   
   
2. Topic: Provides relevant and valuable publication topics refreshed weekly.
   
3. Potential: Indicates the perceived value of the topic (range: 0-10) based on estimated traffic, domain relevancy, and keyword difficulty.
   
4. Search Volume: Shows the estimated monthly organic traffic for the topic.
   
5. Keyword Difficulty: Reflects how challenging it will be to rank for the topic based on various factors.
   
6. Covered: You can mark topics already driving traffic to your site.
   

4. Actions in the Table:

• Pencil Icon: Adds the topic to Wordsmith.
• Writio Icon: Adds the topic to Writio.
• Layered Pages Icon: Copies the topic suggestion to the clipboard.
• Magnifying Glass Icon: Searches the topic on Google or Bing.
  
• Three Dots Icon:
  
  
  • Hide Topic: Moves the topic to a hidden list; can be unhidden later.
    
  • Mark as Covered: Marks the topic as covered if your site already has content on it.
  • Report as Offensive: Removes the topic and helps improve future suggestions.
  • Add Topic to Writio: Adds the topic to Writio.

5. Filtering and Sorting Topics:

• The topics with the highest potential are initially on top.
• Click the funnel icon to filter and then click "Ok" to apply. Click "Reset" to return to the default view.
• Use the up/down arrows to sort the table based on the selected column.
  

6. Advanced Search Options:

Utilize the search bar with advanced techniques:

• Comma (,): Separates keywords for individual topic searches.
• Minus (-): Excludes keywords from the search results.
• Plus (+): Includes keywords in the search results.

Click "Clear Filters" or "Clear Search" to reset the search.

By following these steps, you can effectively use the Topic Suggestions feature to streamline your content creation process and ensure you are focusing on topics that will drive traffic and improve search rankings.

If you encounter issues with Topic Suggestions, here are some common problems and their solutions:

1. Error Message: “Unable to generate suggestions”
   • Cause: This typically occurs if you haven't authorized your Google Search Console on your publisher dashboard.
   • Solution: Ensure that Google Search Console is authorized. If the problem persists, it could be due to low traffic, low site authority, or regional and language limitations. We are continuously working to improve and expand the service, so please check back later.
     
2. Not Enough Data
   • Cause: Insufficient data available to curate topic suggestions.
   • Solution: Verify that your Google Search Console is authorized and that your site meets the minimum traffic and authority requirements.
3. Issues with Bookmarking Topics
   • Cause: Bookmarked topics data not updating.
   • Solution: Note that the data for Potential and Keyword Difficulty does not automatically update for bookmarked topics. Aim to write about bookmarked topics within a couple of weeks to ensure relevance.
4. Manually Refreshing Topic List
   • Issue: Unable to manually refresh the list of suggested topics.
   • Solution: Topic suggestions are refreshed weekly (every Monday). This ensures that the topics remain evergreen and relevant, reflecting the current competitive landscape.

Why can't I manually refresh the list of topics suggested?

We generate topics every week (currently each Monday) to ensure that the tool provides evergreen topics that drive long-term traffic. The frequency of updates helps in content planning, allowing you to have a current list that adapts to your site's and competitors' updates.

Is the “Potential” score specific to my site?

Yes, the Potential score is tailored to your site's current domain statistics. This ensures the suggested topics are within a reasonable range for your site, allowing you to target keywords that your competition might be using.

What should I do if I get an error message: "Unable to generate suggestions"?

First, make sure you have authorized your Google Search Console on your publisher dashboard. The error can occur due to low traffic, low site authority, or regional and language limitations. We are actively working to expand and improve the suggestions, so check back later.

If I bookmark a topic and come back to it a month later, will the data (potential & keyword difficulty) update?

Currently, the data for Potential and Keyword Difficulty remains the same for bookmarked suggestions. It's best to select topics you can write about within a couple of weeks, as our technology continues to learn and evolve.

How does Advanced Search Options work?

Advanced Search Options allow you to conduct more specific searches using modifiers in the search bar. For example, a comma (,) separates keywords, the subtract/minus (-) excludes a keyword, and the add/plus (+) includes a keyword in the query.

Why should I use Topic Suggestions?

Topic Suggestions helps you discover valuable topics without the time-consuming process of manual research. It automates analysis, providing relevant suggestions that can lead to increased traffic and better search rankings.

If you need further assistance with Topic Suggestions, please log in via https://support.ezoic.com/ to make use of our dedicated resources for support. We're here to help!