Low Competition Keywords

I have been doing a lot of research on how to find low competition keywords. I have two niche websites up and running at this point.

I have come to the conclusion that I may not rank with my aromatherapy site due to the competitors that have been in the field for way longer than I have. And, as it turns out, I am o.k. with that. I will still add content based on low hanging fruit, and that will be enough for me.

As far as my coffee site goes, I think I can rank with this one and make some monetary gains with it. I just need to refocus my content a little and it will be great!

Now, back to the low competition keywords. In my lengthy research I am coming across terms such as Page Authority, Juice Links and CPC (cost per click). I am also looking at the top 10 sites in Google based on the keyword to see if any of the sites are eCommerce, forums, Q & As and other niche sites. Looking at these will let me know if I will be able to rank on the first page.

I would like to know if any of my fellow WA'ers have had any experience with these things. I am finding A LOT of training on the topic. I haven't seen anything on Page Authority or Juice Links here at WA. I am assuming this is because WA's training is niche based. Interesting......

I am aiming to find a low competition keyword (and then many more after) that will rank quickly and have a monetary benefit, even if it's only off of Adwords clicks. The process is a little lengthy, but if it works as well as I am led to believe, it will be worth it.

Please give me your thoughts. Also, if you have any questions, I believe I may have some answers on the topic (although I'm still learning).

Many Thanks~

Lindsey