Technical Requirements
Everything you need to know about system specifications and software requirements for our keyword research training programs
System Specifications
Operating System
Windows 10/11 (64-bit), macOS 10.14 or later, Ubuntu 18.04+ or similar Linux distribution
Processor
Intel i5 4th generation or AMD Ryzen 5 equivalent (minimum). Intel i7 8th gen or AMD Ryzen 7 recommended for optimal performance
Memory
8 GB RAM minimum, 16 GB recommended. Heavy keyword analysis tools perform significantly better with additional memory
Storage
250 GB available disk space (SSD preferred). Data-heavy research projects require substantial storage for datasets and exports
Network
Stable broadband internet connection with 10 Mbps download speed minimum. API-heavy tools need consistent connectivity
Display
1920x1080 resolution minimum, dual monitor setup recommended. Keyword research involves extensive data visualization and multiple windows
Essential Software
Google Chrome Microsoft Excel Google Sheets Notepad++ 7-Zip
Research Tools
Ahrefs SEMrush Google Keyword Planner Ubersuggest Answer The Public
Analysis Software
Power BI Tableau Public Python 3.8+ R Studio
Setup Recommendations
- Install Chrome extensions for SEO analysis before the course starts
- Set up Google Analytics and Search Console accounts
- Ensure your antivirus allows web scraping tools
- Configure VPN if working with geo-specific keyword data
- Backup important browser bookmarks and settings
- Test all software installations at least one week prior
Our technical team regularly tests these requirements across different systems. We've found these specs work reliably for both beginner and advanced research workflows.
Course-Specific Needs
Browser Setup
Chrome with 20+ SEO extensions installed. Firefox as backup browser. Safari users need Chrome for full compatibility.
API Access
Google Ads account for Keyword Planner access. Trial accounts for major SEO tools. Twitter API for social listening modules.
Data Storage
Cloud storage account (Google Drive or Dropbox) with 50 GB free space for project files and research datasets.
Development
Visual Studio Code for script editing. Anaconda Python distribution for advanced analytics modules. Git for version control.
Communication
Slack for course discussions. Zoom client for live sessions. Screen recording software for project presentations.
Technical Support
Having trouble with setup or need help choosing the right configuration? Our technical team provides pre-course support to ensure your system is ready for day one of training.
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