Ever wondered how some small websites with barely any authority still manage to rank on the first page of Google?

Well, it’s no magic. These websites are simply targeting high-volume, low-competition keywords that most people ignore. They’re smart — and you can be too. If you don’t have the time or budget to do deep SEO research, you can still win by copying what’s already working.

In this blog, I’ll show you how to find and extract keywords from low DR (Domain Rating) sites that are ranking on Google, and how you can use those keywords to outrank them — even without buying expensive tools like Ahrefs or SEMrush.

Let’s dive in,


💡 Why Low DR Sites Are Ranking on Google

DR stands for Domain Rating — a score that tells how strong a website’s backlink profile is. Big websites have DRs of 70–90+, while small blogs and new sites usually have DR under 20.

But here’s the truth: Google doesn’t just care about DR.

If your content is relevant, useful, and answers the searcher's query better than others — you can rank. That’s why even blogs with DR 5, 10, or 12 are ranking on keywords with thousands of monthly searches.

So if they can do it, why not you?


🔍 The Shortcut: Copy What’s Already Working

No need to waste hours hunting for “hidden gems.” You can just find what low authority websites are already ranking for, extract their keywords, and create better content around the same topics.

Here’s how to do that — step by step — with free tools.

🛠 Step-by-Step Guide: Find & Extract Keywords from Low DR Sites

✅ Step 1: Install the MozBar Chrome Extension

First things first, install the MozBar extension from the Chrome Web Store. It’s free.

Once installed, you’ll start seeing DA (Domain Authority) and PA (Page Authority) under each search result on Google. For this guide, just focus on DA — which is similar to DR.

✅ Step 2: Search for a Keyword in Your Niche

Go to Google and type any keyword related to your niche. For example:
best protein powder for beginners

Look at the top 10 results and check which websites have DA under 15 using MozBar. These are the low-authority sites we’re targeting.

✅ Step 3: Pick a Low DR/DA Site and Copy Its URL

Found a site with low DA ranking in the top 10? Perfect. Copy the exact URL of the ranking page, not the homepage.


✅ Step 4: Paste the URL into SEMrush

Now open SEMrush (you can use their free trial or basic version) and paste the URL into the search bar.

It will show you all the keywords that page is ranking for, along with:

  • Monthly Search Volume (US + Global)

  • Keyword Difficulty

  • Position in SERPs

  • Traffic Potential

Even one low DR blog post can rank for hundreds of keywords. That’s where the gold is!

✅ Step 5: Extract and Use Those Keywords

Now that you have the list of keywords that page is ranking for:

  • Pick the ones with decent volume (e.g., 200–10,000/month)

  • Avoid very high competition unless you have solid content

  • Write a better, deeper, well-structured post targeting those keywords

  • Use variations and sub-keywords as headings or FAQ

Congratulations — you’ve just “legally stolen” winning keywords from a real example and used them to your advantage. 💪



🎁 BONUS: 500 Keywords with Traffic Potential & Low DR Site Rankings

500 US Ranked Keywords


To make this easier for you, we’ve compiled a list of 500 keywords with their US + Global search volume, where low DR websites are already ranking in the top 10.

You can start testing this strategy with these keywords right away.

👉 [Download the Sample 500 Keyword List Here (Google Drive)]


🚀 Why This Method Still Works in 2025

Google is getting smarter. But that doesn’t mean only high-authority sites can rank. In fact:

  • Google rewards good content more than just backlinks.

  • User intent and engagement matter more than your DR.

  • You can outrank bigger sites if you offer better value.

There are literally thousands of low competition keywords out there that nobody is targeting — or they’re being targeted by small sites that you can easily beat with stronger content.

📝 Final Tips

  • Use tools like MozBar, SEMrush (free version), and even Google Search Console if your site is already indexed.

  • Focus on long-tail keywords.

  • Keep your content helpful, original, and well-organized.

  • And of course… stay consistent. Don’t just stop at one article.


✅ Conclusion

You don’t need Ahrefs or an SEO agency to find golden keywords. Just use this method to find low DR sites, extract what’s working for them, and do it better.

I’ll also be sharing 1,000+ keywords daily on this blog with exact traffic data — so make sure to follow and stay updated.

Let’s grow your site, the smart way. 🚀