# DataForSEO API Keyword Metrics Example

**Use case:** 

Get DataForSEO-backed volume, CPC, competition, categories, and intent without supplying your own API login.

## Input

```json
{
  "keywords": [
    "dataforseo",
    "dataforseo api",
    "dataforseo alternative"
  ],
  "locationName": "United States",
  "languageName": "English",
  "maxUpstreamCostUsd": 0.02
}
```

## Output

```json
{
  "keyword": {
    "label": "Keyword",
    "format": "string"
  },
  "searchVolume": {
    "label": "Search volume",
    "format": "integer"
  },
  "cpc": {
    "label": "CPC",
    "format": "number"
  },
  "competition": {
    "label": "Competition",
    "format": "number"
  },
  "competitionLevel": {
    "label": "Competition level",
    "format": "string"
  },
  "intent": {
    "label": "Intent",
    "format": "string"
  },
  "monthlySearchVolume": {
    "label": "Latest 12 months",
    "format": "array"
  },
  "locationCode": {
    "label": "Location code",
    "format": "integer"
  },
  "languageCode": {
    "label": "Language code",
    "format": "string"
  },
  "checkedAt": {
    "label": "Checked at",
    "format": "string"
  }
}
```

## About this Actor

This example demonstrates how to use [Keyword Search Volume Checker Scraper](https://apify.com/automation-lab/bulk-keyword-metrics-checker) with a specific input configuration. Visit the [Actor detail page](https://apify.com/automation-lab/bulk-keyword-metrics-checker) to learn more, explore other use cases, and run it yourself.