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A lower-half market with bid estimates 32% above the typical state.
Short answer
Delaware is in the lower half of 51 markets (the states and DC with data) for breadth of boat dealers and brokers search demand, with 16 distinct search terms at 100 or more searches a month. The median top-of-page bid is $1.43, 32% above the typical state ($1.08). Advertisers bid more here than in most states, which makes organic visibility worth more.
BTop searches
What people in Delaware search for
The most-searched boat dealers and brokers terms in Delaware, ranked by Google's monthly search range and then by bid. Close variants (the same words in a different order) are shown once, and brand, retailer and DIY searches are left out.
| Search term | Monthly searches in Delaware | Top-of-page bid |
|---|---|---|
| boat dealers near meNear me | 100-1K | $2.79 |
| yacht for sale | 100-1K | $2.77 |
| fishing boat | 100-1K | $2.00 |
| rent a pontoon boat | 100-1K | $2.00 |
| rent a pontoon | 100-1K | $2.00 |
| fish boat | 100-1K | $2.00 |
| pontoons | 100-1K | $1.67 |
| pontoon boat | 100-1K | $1.49 |
| pontoon boats for sale | 100-1K | $1.36 |
| pontoon barge for sale | 100-1K | $1.36 |
| tracker boats | 100-1K | $1.35 |
| center console boat | 100-1K | $1.20 |
Google Ads Keyword Planner, Delaware, Sep 2025 to Aug 2026. Bids are Google's high-range top-of-page estimates, not cost per lead. Urgent and Near me tags are matched from the words in each term. Method.
CWhat it means
What this means for a boat dealer in Delaware
- C1 Advertisers bid more here.At a $1.43 median top-of-page bid estimate, every ranking you earn in the Map Pack or organic results replaces clicks that are priced higher in Delaware than in most states.What to doPut organic work first, and judge paid campaigns on cost per booked job, not cost per click.
- C2 For the top 10% of terms, Google's top-of-page bid estimate (high range) is $2.77 or more.Those are usually the high-intent searches.What to doRank organically for them: that is where the biggest savings sit.
- C3 Total demand is modest.Each lead carries more weight, so tracking every one to a booked job matters more than chasing volume.What to doOne well-built site with strong service pages can often cover the whole state.
- C4 Search demand per resident is below the national average.Index 60, where 100 is the US average.What to doPlan targets on the state’s own numbers, not national averages.
DHow Delaware compares
Delaware against its nearest markets
| Rank | State | Distinct terms | Median bid estimate | Per resident |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 37 | Idaho | 21 | $1.67 | 41 |
| 38 | New Hampshire | 17 | $1.15 | 48 |
| 39 | Delaware | 16 | $1.43 | 60 |
| 40 | Nebraska | 16 | $0.72 | 32 |
| 41 | West Virginia | 16 | $0.69 | 36 |
| Typical state (median) | $1.08 | 100 |
Google's ranges are wide, so states close together should be treated as similar. Method.
EWhere to start
Where to start
The full playbook for boat dealers, including job values, channels and a 90-day plan, is in How can a boat dealer or yacht broker get more buyers?. For the channels behind the numbers above:
FIndex
Other industries in Delaware
- Plumbing
- HVAC
- Roofing
- Water damage restoration
- Water heaters
- Pest control
- Tree service
- Gutters and windows
- Fencing
- House cleaning
- Septic systems
- Standby generators
- Remodeling
- Decks
- Garage storage and floors
- Landscaping
- Walk-in showers and bath remodels
- Therapy and counseling practices
- Medical practices
- Law firms
- Financial advisors
- Antiques and collectibles
Google Ads Keyword Planner, Delaware, Sep 2025 to Aug 2026Methodology