✔ EASY (0-14)

New sites can rank!

Real examples:

• “hoka bondi 8 vs 7”
• “running cadence tips”
• “best socks for hiking”

Strategy:
Quality content, few links

Time to rank:
2-4 weeks

⚡ MEDIUM (15-29)

Doable with effort

Real examples:

• “shoes for flat feet”
• “C25K training plan”
• “trail vs road shoes”

Strategy:
In-depth content + backlinks

Time to rank:
1-3 months

🔥 HARD (30-49)

Needs strong SEO

Real examples:

• “best running shoes”
• “marathon guide”
• “Nike Pegasus review”

Strategy:
Expert content + backlinks

Time to rank:
3-6 months

🚫 EXTREME (50-100)

Major authority needed

Real examples:

• “running”
• “shoes”
• “Nike”

Strategy:
Avoid unless DR 60+

Time to rank:
6-12 months