Join Matt Bailey for an in-depth discussion in this video Read keyword data effectively, part of SEO: Keyword Strategy.
…As you begin building your keyword lists,…it's important to understand where the keyword…data comes from, so that you don't get too bogged down into the details.…One thing that is very important to…remember, is that keyword research, and all…these numbers that you're seeing, this isn't science, this is more of an art.…And so be wary of being too concerned about the keyword numbers and…the amount of searches.…You see, all the keyword tools are going to approach this differently.…
So when you see the number of searches.…Depending upon the tool, that could be a 30…day estimate, a 60 day estimate or an annual estimate.…You've got to look at each tool to see where…they're getting the information and how they are presenting it.…Otherwise, you might be getting distracted…because for some key words, a thirty day total may not include the seasonal trend.…And so you can get distracted by thinking it's a low searched…key words, when in fact your not looking at the big picture.…
Another thing is to understand where this data comes from.…
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10/12/2017Released
2/27/2014- Understanding how keywords work
- Using long-tail keywords, phrase patterns, and plurals
- Organizing keyword data with a keyword spreadsheet
- Interpreting data and discovering searcher intent
- Measuring keyword competitiveness and brand impact
- Examining keyword demand and keyword trends
- Applying keywords to your website for maximum searchability
- Creating effective PPC ads based on keywords
- Understanding PPC bidding strategies to avoid costly mistakes
- Measuring results so you can further prioritize marketing efforts
Skill Level Intermediate
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Q: This course was updated on 10/12/2017. What changed?
A: The following topic was updated: Moz. In addition, new videos were added that cover the Wordtracker keyword tool and SEO in Google Analytics.
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Introduction
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Welcome1m 13s
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1. Mine the Rich Resources of Keywords
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What are keywords?4m 11s
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The implications of keywords6m 36s
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How can we use keywords?5m 27s
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View the keyword universe3m 25s
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2. Managing Keyword Data for Maximum Insights
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Find initial keywords2m 18s
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Utilize the long tail4m 25s
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Find phrase patterns2m 15s
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Search for synonyms3m 19s
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Plan for plurals1m 56s
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3. Find Searcher Intent from Keyword Searches
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Find searcher intent1m 48s
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Measure brand impact2m 26s
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Assess the right searcher5m 45s
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Assess competitive data4m 5s
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4. Adding Three-Dimensional Keyword Data
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Compare keyword trends5m 15s
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Asking why3m 22s
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Articulating strategy2m 35s
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5. Using Keyword Management Tools
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Raven tools3m 55s
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Moz4m 26s
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SEMrush2m 27s
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Wordtracker keyword tool4m 36s
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6. Apply Keywords to Your Website
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Understand page structure3m 40s
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7. Apply Keywords to Your PPC Campaign
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Create effective ads4m 16s
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Avoid costly mistakes4m 48s
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Focus on negative keywords3m 16s
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8. Measure Your Results
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Do not be fooled by rankings3m 35s
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Measure the right outcomes6m 19s
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SEO in Google Analytics4m 43s
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Conclusion
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Next steps2m 25s
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