3 side project ideas people are actually searching for

If you are new to building things on the internet, I can recommend you 1 thing.

Start with a demand-driven approach so you are sure that you are building something people are actually search for.

How does that work?

Find a keyword with OK volume and low competition
Build a relevant product around it (directory / newsletter / job board / tool / microsaas )
Optimize the website for the keyword
Get some mentions from other websites to signal trust to Google
Watch traffic flow in
Create more pages around related keywords
Talk to users / improve / iterate

Here are 3 keywords that fit those criteria (found with Build The Keyword)

Idea #1: Best ai humanizer
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📈 Trending (monthly search volume will only increase)

Monthly search volume: 5,400
Keyword difficulty: 🟢18/100
Product idea: Create a directory focused on AI humanizing tools and resources, includes detailed reviews, pricing comparisons, and real user feedback. Write a newsletter with new tools, case studies and best practices
Monetization: featured listings for tool providers, affiliate commissions and sponsored tool reviews, consulting services for businesses on AI content strategy

Idea #2: dmarc report analyzer
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Monthly search volume: 720
Keyword difficulty: 🟢19/100
Product idea: Converts complex DMARC reports into plain English with actionable recommendations for fixing issues
Monetizaiton: Freemium model with basic reports free, premium features subscription and white label version for service providers

Idea #3: remote cybersecurity job
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Monthly search volume: 6,600
Keyword difficulty: 🟢3/100
Product idea: Job platform exclusively for remote cybersecurity positions
Monetization: Premium job listings and resume database access fees for employers, sponsored company profiles

I hope these ideas might inspire someone. I enjoy digging through search data to find those.