Perform keyword research like you give a crap. Learn how to find core terms, search phrases, what factors make a good keyword, and how to organize them into highly-optimizable groups that fit perfectly on the page.
7. GIVING A…
PERFORMANCE DRIVEN
In-depth site analysis to
uncover core and related
topics, analyzing each page for
searcher intent and
keyword/topical alignment,
researching each topic for all
corresponding phrases and
related terminology, and
segmenting the phrases into
buckets based on buying cycle
and searcher intent, AND
THEN finding the best page to
optimize each keyword group.
11. core term [ kohr turm ]
noun
1.a high-volume, generalized search phrase representing
a page topic, product or service category.
2.a root phrase that serves as the basis for deeper search
research.
3.research performed at the onset of a digital marketing
campaign.
examples:
motorcycle batteries apartments skis
snowmobile helmets fire hose bags
12. search phrase [ surch freyz ]
noun
1.a core term with an added qualifier.
2.a specific search representing additional clarification or
drilling down of a topic.
3.research performed throughout the course of a digital
marketing campaign.
examples:
honda motorcycle battery downtown denver apartments kids ski gloves
full-face snowmobile helmets municipal fire hose rolling travel bags
14. PHASE 1 > STEP 1
(where to) research & discover
YOUR
CONTENT
15. PHASE 1 > STEP 1
(where to) research & discover
CREATIVE THINKING
What can I find in
thesauri, taxonomies
and ontologies?What is the average
customer searching
for?
What are my
visitors trying to
accomplish?
What terms are used in
industry glossaries and
reference materials?
What solutions do I
provide?
What terminology
describes problems I
solve?
What related
categories can I
find in search
directories?
What questions
are my visitors
asking?
Are there any
geographical phrases
that are relevant?
16. PHASE 1 > STEP 1
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YOUR
COMPETITORS’
CONTENT
17. PHASE 1 > STEP 1
(where to) research & discover
ANALYTIC &
TOOL DATA