One effective strategy is to post your infographics on various submission sites to acquire backlinks to your blog post or website.
What’s even better is that these backlinks tend to get indexed rapidly, contributing to a swift increase in your website’s domain authority.
Even if you only have a single infographic on your website, you can still submit it to numerous high Domain Authority (DA) domains to gain backlinks. Many of these websites fall under the category of blog 2.0 sites, where you can further benefit by registering your brand and creating a profile that includes a backlink to your primary domain.
Each infographic you submit will secure a backlink to your blog post. It’s worth noting that this list comprises many DO FOLLOW backlinks, which effectively pass link juice to your website. This strategy can significantly enhance your website’s SEO and visibility.
Some of the websites on this Infographic Submission List require you to enter 150 words of an original paragraph with your free submission, along with waiting a few days to hear back if your infographic is accepted. The first 9 websites listed below are super easy to gain a backlink for your infographic. The rest take a while to process but can be worth wait.
Hello to all the new bloggers out there! I’ve put together this straightforward SEO blog post checklist designed especially for beginners.
By adhering to this SEO checklist, you’re already on the right track even before you begin crafting your inaugural blog post.
I recommend bookmarking this page and referring to it each time you create a new blog post, until you’ve become proficient in these SEO blog post techniques.
It’s important to understand that conducting some SEO research is akin to constructing a blueprint. It provides your blog post’s SEO with a robust and reliable foundation for success.
While some bloggers may simply write lengthy posts and hope for the best in terms of ranking, following this checklist will ensure you’re taking deliberate steps to optimize your content for search engines and improve your chances of visibility and success.
If you have a new site with low domain authority, you will want to go after low competition keywords. The low competition keywords may have a lower monthly search volume, but if you’re a newbie website this will be what you’re most likely to rank for. This is something I have to stress to all new bloggers. If you have a new website without authority, you will not be able to compete with big-name retailers.
On the other hand, you don’t want to go after keywords that are not even being searched for!
Heck, it makes me mad when SEO agencies show a client a list of low volume keywords they rank #1 for.
Yes, you rank #1 for keywords nobody is using. You don’t want to waste time and good money on those SEO efforts! Feel free to reach out to me for a keyword consultation. I’m great at finding keywords that will help you rank!
Make sure you use sub-headlines to break up your content. This helps organize each section so people can skim your site easily. It also helps Google understand how in-depth you wrote your content.
Use bulleted lists or numbered lists. Your content will be enriched and may appear In featured snippets.
Add helpful images. Try an infographic or an image that communicates a subheading.
Make sure the quality is 100% and make sure your post is at least 800 words
Here’s my Top SEO Facts Business Owners Overlook. Many business owners need to know these SEO facts that will set the record straight.
It’s 2024 and a LOT has changed in SEO.
There’s no way to expect business owners to keep up with Google’s updates.
In fact, listen to my story of talking to a business owner thinking SEO won’t help him.
Business owners are busy running their businesses.
The majority I meet do not know much about SEO or have been burned in the past. So here are my personal favorite 8 SEO tips I discuss with business owners:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EeZSyDeUh7s
1. SEO is NOT a One-Time Purchase
SEO is like playing a game of chess but it’s a game that never ends!
To play chess, one must learn the rules and how each chess piece moves across the board. Your first time playing chess will be difficult because it takes a long time to master. Just like SEO, there are rules and strategies. You know chess is NEVER a fast game. SEO is not a fast process and requires a lot of skills, work, and strategy. There are novice chess players and seasoned experts. I hope this analogy helps. (I like to play chess can you tell)
SEO Facts Business Owners Overlook
Overall, SEO is a long term strategy. If you quit updating your website, building domain authority, building quality backlinks, and optimizing your website – Your competition will outrank you.
2. SEO is NOT a Luxury Service – it’s a Requirement for Success
If your website is not working on its SEO, it will fail. Your competitors most likely have an SEO expert working on their website. You, on the other hand, do not and therefore can expect to never have your blog articles discovered.
3. You Cannot Simply Publish a Blog Post and Expect it to Rank
Post and pray simply does not work anymore.
You have to promote your content. Your website needs to be shared on social media and it needs backlinks from quality websites. In fact, if your website does not have domain authority, your content will most likely not appear in first page results. This is where SEO comes in strong, you need to optimize your site and earn Google’s trust. You should put as much time into promoting your content as you did to create your content. Over time, your content will rank once the page has strong authority. It’s not an overnight process. If you blog, make sure you’re promoting – otherwise it can be a waste of time. When you’re ready to make some updates to your SEO, I have also written some SEO Tips that Work on ALL Websites.
For example, this post:
I will place it on related SEO tip blog posts as related content
Email it to subscribers
Share it in social media platforms: Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, Instagram
Make a YouTube video (I made one and embedded it into this post / share the video / do YouTube SEO)
Could make an infographic (see mine below) – share it on Pinterest – other social media
Include it in your email signature
Update this blog post with new information
Respond to blog comments
4. Blogging needs to Be Lengthy – No weak 300-word Blog Posts
Think about the last time you Googled how to do something – or a product review. Most likely the post has over 1200 words and goes in-depth. Meaning it will rank for multiple keywords about the topic. Let’s say I look up a review for a Tesla Model S, I want to know what it’s like owning one – features I’ll love – photos – etc.
5. Your Keywords Need to Be on Your Website
Many business websites do not have enough text on their pages.
My favorite of the SEO Facts Business Owners Overlook! This is something I always have to educate my SEO clients about. People will want me to optimize a website, but they might not like the text I add to the website. You can’t just have an image and a tiny paragraph. It might look pretty but Google needs more info if you want to compete with other websites. Check out your competition.
You simply can’t just have a page that says you are a surfboard shop in San Diego. You need to point out what makes your surfboards the best – how you’re different – show the process of how your boards are handmade, have testimonials from local surfers – video of your boards in action! – go in-depth, more content is needed! The perfect landing page must entice the user and convert them. Google needs text to understand what the page is about. And your keywords along with related keywords need to be there. I can’t rank a page if your keywords are never there. Also, it’s important not to keywords stuff your articles. That being said, only an SEO expert will know how to properly optimize your website.
6. Speed-Up Your Site
There are over 200 ranking factors and website speed is high on the list! Think about it from a user’s perspective. If the site is slow, they’re hitting the back button faster than you can say “bananas”. So, please be sure to optimize your images, use a CDN, and the W3 WordPress plug-in. Here’s how to speed up your site.
7. Get an SSL Certificate
Many web browsers will show frightening caution screens before entering an unsecured website. NOT a good impression for your readers and potential customers! There are free SSL certificates from Cloudflare. Many hosting companies will talk you into spending a TON of money on their SSL certificates and will call you about them often.
8. SEO is Not Cheap
As mentioned, SEO takes a LOT of work. You have an entire chessboard game in action. You can hire a novice or an expert. Just like playing a game of chess, it’s usually the expert that wins the game! I’m transparent in the industry, providing my SEO pricing here.
BONUS SEO Facts below the info graphic!
Thanks for reading: My TOP SEO Facts Business Owners Need to Know
Kudo for you scrolling down to see the bonus SEO fact:
9. SEO is a Profitable Long-Term Strategy!
OK, SEO is not cheap – however it’s cheaper than paying for every click from Google ads.
You would much rather spend money on SEO and gain long-term traffic than quick short-term traffic.
Once you have an established blog or even a blog post that has gone viral, thus gaining quality back-links, you’ll be profitable in the long-run.
You may create evergreen content that is better quality than your competition and makes you an authority in your industry.
10. The bigger your website, the more maintenance and resources your website needs
I have had customers that have over one thousand blog posts and do not want to invest in the additional resources they need! For example, big websites take up a lot of resources. The more popular your site, the more you will need to move to a non-shared server. If you’re on a shared server sharing resources, you could experience downtime thus hurting your SEO. You will also need to check for broken links since over time pages you’re linking out to can change. With more content, you will also need updates to old outdated content as well as refreshing content. You will need to keep an eye out for duplicate content and ensure you’re not committing keyword canibalization. Pages that were once ranking high can go stale and need up to date content. Speaking of more SEO work needed, you may need a larger SEO service package.
All you need to do is log into your hosting account and update your name servers. They make it so ridiculously easy. Copy / paste, wait a moment for your site to update, and you’re done.
You also get a “https://” secured aka encrypted website!
Everyone has been crying tho their momma about making sure their website is https://
Cloudflare has helped me save 2 GB in the last month
Cloudflare blocks or challenges bad requests from hitting my website
They’re making the internet safer
A fast solution for my clients seeking “a little lock”🔐 on their website
You will also want to install the plugin: Really Simple SSL
This ensures your website is coming up with the SSL certificate and helps rewrite any http urls to https. This way you don’t end up with mixed content and a broken lock on your url.
Not ready to make the switch to a “https” website?
I wish you’d make the switch, but hey I got ya. There’s some nifty (who uses the word nifty anymore?) WordPress plugins that can speed up your WordPress website.
Try these free wordpress plugins to speed up WordPress sites page load time under 2 seconds. No matter what host you use and without using a CDN. No paid Services.
Free Plugins to Speed Up Your WordPress Website for faster page load time and SEO that actually work and they’re easy to use.
Fun fact: Speeding up your website will make it rank higher in Google
This is the quickest method how to speed up your wordpress blog using free WP plug-ins. This will only take you under ten minutes and you will see improvements in speed of your wordpress website.
First of all, congrats on making an effort to fix your slow website. There’s so many slow websites out there that drive people crazy. If your blog is using the WordPress platform, it’s not uncommon to experience a gradual slow down in page load time and responsiveness. The bigger your website becomes and your bad habit of constantly installing new plug-ins, WordPress can get cray sluggish.
However, every WordPress website needs a little maintenance for page load time. Here’s how to get your slow blog back up to speed. Ideally, you want to have a WordPress site that loads fast under 2 seconds. Let’s make it happen. 😉
Remove plugins you don’t need! The less the better!
The types of plug-ins that slow down your site are usually: Jetpack, and most related content plug-ins. Delete them if you can handle it. Don’t be a wimp.
There’s lots of posts that claim to speed up your WordPress website, however you only need to install these four to see a big difference. Remember, overall the less plug-ins you have, the faster your page load time.
Ready to make your website lighting fast? I can help you. Don’t forget, I’m an SEO expert in San Diego, ready to help optimize your website. Contact me today for a quote.
OK, can we now talk about the IMPORTANCE of a FAST website host?
Holy MOLEY, If you are paying for a cheap web hosting package, you most likely have a SLOW website no matter what!
Don’t blame the person doing technical SEO for your website if you’re a cheapskate for website hosting.
Here’s the bottom line – the fat ugly truth about having a shared hosting plan is that the resources are shared with other sites on that server. Heck you could be sharing web resources with a popular porn website, meaning that demand for that site is costing your site to slow down! So if your hosting is at a price too good to be true, it probably is cheap hosting that’s shared.
And website speed is becoming so insanely important to Google that it’s most likely costing your website traffic to drop as they favor faster websites.
I’ve worked on a client’s website recently that slowed down to a 4 second load time that was once about 1 second load time. After doing some testing, I discovered the server was the only variable thanks to a https://gtmetrix.com/ test that shows the server response time! You can optimize your images and code all you want but if you have a lame hosting package, there’s no point.
Blogging has become an integral part of digital marketing for businesses of all sizes. It’s a powerful tool for driving traffic to your website and building your brand. But, one question that often arises is, how often should you blog for SEO success?
Is there a magic number or a formula that can guarantee success? The truth is, there is no one-size-fits-all answer to this question. The frequency of your blog posts depends on various factors, including your business goals, target audience, and the type of content you produce. In this ultimate guide, we’ll explore the importance of blogging for SEO, the benefits of regular blogging, and the ideal frequency for publishing blog posts. We’ll also provide some tips and tricks to help you create high-quality blog content that will engage your readers and boost your search engine ranking. So, sit back, grab a cup of coffee, and let’s dive into the world of blogging for SEO success!
The Importance of Blogging for SEO
When it comes to SEO, content is king. Your website’s ranking on search engines like Google is heavily influenced by the quality and relevance of your content. That’s where blogging comes in. By regularly publishing blog posts that are informative, engaging, and relevant to your target audience, you can boost your website’s search engine ranking and drive more traffic to your site.
Blogging also helps you to establish your brand as an authority in your industry. When you share valuable insights, tips, and information with your audience, they begin to see you as an expert in your field. This can lead to increased trust and credibility, which can ultimately lead to more conversions and sales.
Finally, blogging is a great way to keep your website fresh and up-to-date. Search engines love websites that are regularly updated with new content. By regularly publishing blog posts, you signal to search engines that your website is active and relevant. This can help to improve your search engine ranking and attract more traffic to your site.
Now that we’ve established the importance of blogging for SEO, let’s dive into the question of how often you should blog. The truth is, there is no one-size-fits-all answer to this question. The frequency of your blog posts depends on several factors, including your business goals, target audience, and the type of content you produce.
For some businesses, publishing blog posts once a week may be sufficient. For others, publishing multiple blog posts per day may be necessary. Ultimately, the key is to find a frequency that works for your business and your audience.
Why I now prefer updating my old content to posting new blog posts
You put a lot of time writing your blog posts and not all, but many are your bread and butter for getting traffic on your website! These top ranking blog posts slowly lose their appeal in google search results.
Perhaps you’ve had a blog post that was getting a thousand views a day from google search results, but now it only receives less than thirty! You can refreshen these blog posts and make them great again!
It’s actually easier than thinking 🤔 of new content for a new blog post.
A word from the wise. Make sure you’re not bogging the same content.
Beware of keyword cannibalization!
What’s keyword cannibalization? When you’re writing multiple blog posts/pages that are competing against each other. If you have too many pages that are cannibalized, it will slowly poison your website. Google does not know what to rank and your site gets “watered down” for the authority of the topic. I had a client that hired someone to blog for their website and after years of duplicate content, the entire website fell from search rankings from the first page to the fifth etc. I took a look at his site and saw that the person that was blogging for them was lazy and just copying old posts from years ago and publishing them as new. Very sneaky, lazy, and unethical! However, the client confronted the blogger and she promised to stop duplicating old content. I checked on the site in the near future and the blogger was still doing it!
Besides, the blog posts that were getting a lot of traffic were from posts you put a lot of effort into and probably enjoyed writing,
Factors to Consider When Determining Blog Frequency
When determining how often to blog, there are several factors you should consider:
Business Goals
What are your business goals? Are you looking to drive more traffic to your website? Generate leads? Increase sales? Your blogging frequency should align with your business goals. If your goal is to drive more traffic to your website, you may need to publish more blog posts than if your goal is to generate leads.
Target Audience
Who is your target audience? What are their interests and needs? How often do they consume content? Your blogging frequency should align with the preferences and needs of your target audience. If your target audience is highly engaged and consumes a lot of content, you may need to publish more blog posts than if your target audience is less engaged.
Type of Content
What type of content do you produce? Some types of content, such as news and current events, may require more frequent updates than evergreen content. Your blogging frequency should align with the type of content you produce.
The Benefits of Consistent Blogging
Regardless of how often you choose to blog, the key is to be consistent. Consistent blogging has several benefits:
Improved Search Engine Ranking
As we’ve already established, search engines love websites that are regularly updated with fresh content. By consistently publishing blog posts, you can improve your search engine ranking and attract more traffic to your site.
Increased Engagement
Consistent blogging also helps to increase engagement with your audience. When your audience knows that they can expect new content from you on a regular basis, they are more likely to engage with your brand and share your content with others.
Establishing Your Brand
Consistent blogging also helps you to establish your brand as an authority in your industry. When you consistently share valuable insights, tips, and information with your audience, they begin to see you as an expert in your field. This can lead to increased trust and credibility, which can ultimately lead to more conversions and sales.
How to Create a Blog Schedule
Now that you understand the importance of consistent blogging, let’s discuss how to create a blog schedule. Here are some steps you can take to create a blog schedule that works for your business:
Set Your Goals
The first step in creating a blog schedule is to set your goals. What do you hope to achieve through blogging? Is it increased traffic to your site? More leads? More sales? Once you’ve identified your goals, you can work backwards to determine how often you need to publish blog posts to achieve those goals.
Determine Your Frequency
Based on your goals and the factors we discussed earlier, determine how often you need to publish blog posts. Be realistic, and consider your resources and bandwidth. It’s better to publish fewer high-quality blog posts than to publish more low-quality posts.
Create a Content Calendar
Once you’ve determined your blogging frequency, create a content calendar. This should outline the topics and titles of your upcoming blog posts, as well as the expected publish date. A content calendar can help you stay organized and ensure that you’re consistently publishing high-quality content.
Strategies for Maintaining a Consistent Blogging Schedule
Maintaining a consistent blogging schedule can be challenging, especially if you’re a small business with limited resources. Here are some strategies you can use to maintain a consistent blogging schedule:
Outsource Your Content Creation
Consider outsourcing your content creation to a professional copywriter or content marketer. This can help to ensure that you’re consistently publishing high-quality content, without overburdening your in-house team.
Repurpose Your Content
Repurposing your existing content can help to save time and ensure that you’re consistently publishing new content. For example, you can turn a blog post into a video, infographic, or social media post.
Batch Your Content Creation
Batching your content creation can help to save time and ensure that you’re consistently publishing new content. Set aside a block of time each week or month to create several blog posts at once.
Tips for Creating High-Quality Blog Content
Regardless of how often you choose to blog, the key is to create high-quality content that engages your audience and boosts your search engine ranking. Here are some tips for creating high-quality blog content:
Know Your Audience
Before you start writing, make sure you understand your target audience. What are their pain points? What questions do they have? What topics are they interested in? Use this information to create content that is relevant and valuable to your audience.
Use Keywords
Using keywords in your blog posts can help to improve your search engine ranking. Make sure to use keywords in your post title, meta description, and throughout your post.
Write High-Quality Content
When writing blog posts, focus on creating high-quality content that is informative, engaging, and well-written. Use subheadings, bullet points, and images to break up text and make your content more readable.
Use a Call to Action
Include a call to action in each blog post, encouraging your readers to take a specific action, such as signing up for your newsletter or downloading a free resource.
Tracking and Measuring the Success of Your Blogging Efforts
Finally, it’s important to track and measure the success of your blogging efforts. Use tools like Google Analytics to track your website traffic, bounce rate, and time on site. Monitor your search engine ranking for relevant keywords. Use social media analytics to track engagement with your content. Use this information to refine your blogging strategy and improve your results.
Here’s my analogy of blog freshness
Did you know your blog freshness and SEO go hand in hand?
You need lots of great high quality content and it needs to be pruned like a rosebush 🌹 by updating the content, adding new information, not just creating new blog posts.
Don’t let your rosebush become overgrown and uncared for 🥀 .
(Did you like my analogy? Hopefully if you do have rosebushes and a green thumb, you go out and tackle that chore today too. – wear gloves🧤)
If you want to drive traffic to your site I’ll tell you the trick for combining blogging frequency for SEO benefits. (below) 😃
It’s true, blog posts that rank well in Google have these five traits in common:
Blog updated often
High-quality content
Sharable content
Fast loading
Mobile friendly
In-depth content
Great user experience
If your blog has all 7 of these characteristics, your blog is going to be booming with traffic! Unfortunately, these 7 traits take a lot of work to make happen.
Just getting “into the mood for blogging” can sometimes be your biggest obstacle!
Just dive in there 🏊♀️ already!
Content to add to old blog posts:
Just adding new content is great. 👍 Adding updated content that’s newsworthy is even better! The recommendations below not only update your content but also enrich it for a better user experience. I recommend you add some of the following that may apply to your blog post or page:
Images – maybe an update on your progress using a product
FAQ Schema – Adding new related questions with answers
In-depth content – Naturally sprinkle in related keywords
Videos – Embed your Youtube Videos into the related content
Add a story – If appropriate write why you wrote this post
Add related links to higher authority sources
Add bullet points – such as what you’re reading 😉
Add H2, H3, H4, tags to break up your text and add readability
You need to blog as often as you can (keeping quality in mind)
Don’t blog for the sake of having a new post
As a matter of fact, STOP publishing short blog posts. Google calls short blog posts “thin content”. There’s not much text for google to “grab on to” and analyze. Adding more text creates a more in-depth blog post, making you look like an expert! Not only that, but your content also becomes more trustworthy too!
When someone finds your blog post that answers their question and many more related questions, they may actually bookmark and share your page.
If your blog post does not have all five traits, you’re just going to be wasting your time and your dedicated reader’s time. Your blog post most likely won’t rank well in google either.
When you take the time to write a new blog post, you want to make sure it lands on google’s first page. Taking your time to write a well-written blog post that someone will actually learn something from and want to share – that’s your best bet. If you can make this happen, run wild and update daily! If you can’t, take your time with your blog post, even work on it throughout the week to develop the blog post into that high-quality slam dunk.
The trick for combining frequent blog post updates For SEO benefits
It can be overwhelming cranking out a fresh new blog post every day, so don’t! Just rewrite/update the old ones. I have some tips on how you can combine a frequent blog post strategy for maximum SEO benefits.
Blog about one main keyword and naturally add long-tail keywords – Let your blog post have one specific question and answer it from all aspects. This helps you concentrate on one topic rather than getting overwhelmed about sub topics.
Go “in depth” on one topic – As you see on this blog I have many posts about instagram, this casts a wider net for SEO. The more content I have about the topic, gives me my website authoritative points for being a social media maven.
Websites that update often, (once a week) sends a ranking factor to Google to come back and crawl your content regularly. This can help your other blog posts gain momentum and boost their ranks. I have also experimented by slightly rewriting an old blog post and republishing it – changing the time stamp. The blog post that was once old was new again and gaining lots of blog traffic like it once did.
Stale content?
Yuck! 🤢 Who left that blog post in the refrigerator for two years?
Ya, it’s kinda like that. Joking. Ok I admit that analogy was lame.
You need to take those blog posts out of the refrigerator and make meals out of them or throw them away (delete them if they’re outdated and not helpful)
Blogs that have not updated in a long time (1 year or more) usually see a decline in blog ranks. However, this is not the case if your content is being shared on social media! If you’re constantly promoting your content, you might even see an increase in traffic.
I hope I helped answer how often you should blog for your business. Remember, the more high quality content you have, the better chances you have receiving organic google traffic to your website. Having a blog that has hundreds of high quality posts also ensures you gain a boost in website traffic. Overall, a good rule of thumb is to publish/update at least one high quality blog post a week.
There are many set blogs that recommend publishing new posts daily. Sure it seems amazing, but may not fit with your website. If you have a news website such as a health news site, yes you should update often. However, if you’re a small mom and pop donut shop, you’re probably not going to update daily.
“But I don’t have time to be blogging or updating old content.”
Well guess what? I do have the time to update your blog posts… hire me already! (I’m an SEO expert in San Diego.)
In conclusion, blogging is an important tool for SEO success. The frequency of your blog posts depends on various factors, including your business goals, target audience, and the type of content you produce. Regardless of how often you choose to blog, the key is to be consistent and create high-quality content that engages your audience and boosts your search engine ranking. By following the tips and strategies outlined in this guide, you can create a successful blogging strategy that helps to drive traffic to your website and build your brand.
How to Find Long Tail Keywords for Free: Boost Your Website Traffic
As experts in the field of search engine optimization (SEO) and copywriting, we understand the importance of finding long tail keywords that can help your website outrank competitors on Google. In this comprehensive guide, we will show you effective strategies to discover valuable long tail keywords without spending a dime. By incorporating these keywords into your content, you can drive targeted traffic to your website and enhance your online visibility. So, let’s dive into the world of long tail keywords and unlock the potential for success!
What Are Long Tail Keywords?
Long tail keywords are specific keyword phrases that typically consist of three or more words. Unlike generic keywords, which are broad and highly competitive, long tail keywords are more precise and targeted. They help you attract visitors who are searching for exactly what you offer, increasing the chances of conversion. For instance, while the keyword “shoes” is highly competitive, a long tail keyword like “comfortable running shoes for women” narrows down the search intent and brings in more qualified traffic.
The Benefits of Long Tail Keywords
Lower Competition: As mentioned earlier, long tail keywords are less competitive compared to generic keywords. This means you have a better chance of ranking higher in search engine results pages (SERPs) for long tail keywords, as the competition for those specific phrases is lower.
Higher Conversion Rate: When users search with long tail keywords, they often have a clear idea of what they are looking for. By optimizing your content for these targeted phrases, you attract visitors who are more likely to convert into customers or take desired actions on your website.
Improved Relevance: Long tail keywords allow you to align your content with the specific needs and interests of your target audience. By addressing their unique queries or concerns, you establish your website as a reliable source of information, earning their trust and loyalty.
Strategies to Find Long Tail Keywords for Free
Now that we understand the importance of long tail keywords, let’s explore some effective strategies to find them without spending a penny. These methods will provide you with valuable insights into what your audience is searching for, helping you create content that resonates with their needs.
1. Google Autocomplete
One of the simplest ways to discover long tail keywords is by utilizing Google’s autocomplete feature. When you start typing a query into Google’s search bar, it suggests popular search terms based on real user searches. These suggestions often include long tail keyword variations that can inspire your content creation.
To leverage this feature, begin by typing a relevant keyword related to your industry or niche. Take note of the suggestions that appear in the dropdown menu. These suggestions are based on actual user queries and can give you valuable insights into what your audience is searching for.
2. Related Searches
At the bottom of a Google search results page, you’ll find a section titled “Searches related to…” This section provides you with additional keyword ideas related to your initial query. These related searches can help you uncover long tail keyword variations that are relevant to your content.
Take the time to analyze these related searches and identify keywords that align with your website’s topic or offerings. By incorporating these variations into your content, you can attract more targeted traffic and potentially outrank competing websites.
3. Online Tools and Resources
In addition to utilizing Google’s built-in features, there are various online tools and resources that can assist you in finding long tail keywords for free. These tools provide valuable data and insights to help you optimize your content and improve your search rankings.
Some popular free tools include:
Google Keyword Planner: This tool allows you to explore keyword ideas, search volume, and competition levels. It provides valuable information to help you refine your keyword strategy.
Answer the Public: By entering a keyword, this tool generates a visual map of popular questions and phrases related to your query. It’s a great resource for identifying long tail keywords based on user intent.
Ubersuggest: Ubersuggest offers keyword suggestions, search volume, and difficulty scores. It helps you uncover long tail keywords and assess their potential for ranking.
By leveraging these free tools and resources, you can uncover a treasure trove of long tail keywords that will strengthen your content strategy and boost your website traffic.
Implementing Long Tail Keywords for Success
Finding long tail keywords is just the first step; implementing them strategically in your content is equally important. Here are some best practices to ensure you maximize the benefits of incorporating long tail keywords into your website:
Quality Content: Always prioritize creating high-quality, informative, and engaging content that aligns with the search intent behind your targeted long tail keywords. Ensure your content provides value to your audience and answers their queries effectively.
Keyword Placement: Incorporate long tail keywords naturally throughout your content, including in headings, subheadings, meta tags, and within the body text. However, avoid keyword stuffing, as it can negatively impact the user experience and your search rankings.
Diverse Keyword Variations: Don’t limit yourself to a single long tail keyword. Identify related variations and synonyms that can enhance your content’s relevance and visibility. This strategy allows you to capture a broader range of search queries.
Monitor Performance: Regularly analyze the performance of your content and the long tail keywords you’ve targeted. Identify which keywords are driving the most traffic and conversions, and make adjustments as needed to further optimize your strategy.
Conclusion
By understanding the power of long tail keywords and implementing them strategically into your content, you can unlock significant potential for outranking competitors and boosting your website’s traffic. Remember to conduct thorough research, leverage free tools and resources, and optimize your content based on the long tail keywords you discover. With consistent effort and a data-driven approach, you can rise above the competition and establish your website as a trusted authority in your industry.
What are the best FREE online keyword generators?
These 3 links are my favorite / best free longtail keyword generators:
How to Find Long Tail Keywords for SEO. Fast free and easy. Quickly increase your website’s traffic by using the right long tail keywords for your site.
Today I’m showing you some FREE ways to generate long tail keywords.
Find the perfect long tail keywords for SEO and YOUR Website
Your website probably already has lots of helpful content and great quality photos.
BUT, you’re not getting the traffic you deserve. Take advantage of long tail keywords today! Keep reading step by step how to find long tail keywords for SEO. (search engine optimization) or what I like to also call (search experience optimization -great article via Forbes)
Where to place the long tail keywords on your site
Best of all you can modify your old blog posts and start creating new blog posts using this SEO method.
Stop trying to rank for competitive keywords, start competing for easier to rank keywords instead.
What’s the quick fix to get more website traffic? Long tail Keywords!
You’re probably heard the term “keywords” a million times by now…
But let’s be honest… simply typing in “keywords” into your meta description will not do anything….
Those days of SEO are long gone.
Google’s algorithms have evolved into providing the user a high quality experience. The average user is now more detailed in their searches. People want immediate content gratification.
Long tail keywords take advantage of very specific search traffic. Instead of trying to rank for a broad range keyword like “laptop repair” you’re targeting a more unique search phrase that has more keywords. It’s essentially a longer phrase typed into Google search. This is beneficial for your website traffic because there’s less competition for long tail keyword phrases.
Instead of using these short BASIC keywords “Laptop Repair”
Use this LONG-TAIL keyword instead “Toshiba laptop repair San Diego”
Long tail keywords examples:
“laptop screen repair San Diego”
“Sony laptop repair San Diego”
“HP laptop repair San Diego”
Alienware laptop repair San Diego”
Same day laptop repair San Diego”
How to create long tail keywords – the EASY quick way how to find the PERFECT long-tail keywords for YOUR WEBSITE!
Here’s how to choose long tail keywords for your website. Let’s say you have a local business that offers laptop repair in San Diego, CA. On your website, don’t just make a “laptop repair page” Make more specific pages using the long tail keyword method. Forget using the Google keyword planner… look for organic long-tail keywords in Google search yourself. This is great for both local long-tail keyword research too.
Go to Google.com and type in the basic / general keyword your potential customers would type for example: laptop repair San Diego
Scroll to the bottom of the page and look at the related search terms. These are long-tail keywords! For example: laptop screen repair San Diego
OK, Now Where Do I place these Long Tail Keywords?!
Now that you know How to Find Long Tail Keywords for SEO, it’s time to place them throughout the code and content. You can also use a free SEO plug-in such as Yoast SEO. The plug-in will actually guide you where to place the long tail keyword. If you don’t want to use the plug-in, the general instructions are below.
You’re going to want to incorporate this long tail keyword in specific places of your website to see it go into effect. Copy/paste it into the following:
Select 1 main long tail keyword such as “Toshiba Laptop Repair San Diego” and make this the Title of your page/blog post.
the URL of the page: www.yourwebsite.com/Toshiba-Laptop-Repair-San Diego
In the Meta description
The <H1> tag of your content
The image ALT tags
The name of the images
First sentence of the blog post
Naturally occurring a few times in the copy with related text around it
Is there still too much competition for this long tail keyword? It can happen… try modifying the long tail keyword.
For example: “Toshiba laptop screen repair San Diego”
This is a perfect example of a long-tail keyword that is extremely catered to the user. This is guaranteed to have little traffic/competition. Best of all you will more likely get an increase of website traffic.
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You might already be getting long tail search traffic to your website – now optimize it and rank on the first page
You might already receive small doses of long tail search traffic but you’re not optimizing it enough. You should also experient. Perhaps you’re ranking on the third or fifth page of Google for a long tail search. Perhaps you have a blog post titled “Benefits of Responsive Web Design” However, it’s ranking on the fifth page of Google search. If you check your search traffic, you can see all the keywords people used to find your site. See them for free using the free plug-in JetPack by WordPress. Or of course by using Google analytics.
Let’s make the long tail keyword even LONGER
You may notice you’re ranking better for “Advantages of Responsive Web Design” Try changing your title to something more specific such as “Business Advantages of Responsive Web Design“. Optimize your blog post more about the business benefits and now you’re ranking #1! You’re welcome.
Modify Low Ranking Blog Posts with Targeted Long Tail Keywords!
You can generate tons of high quality content focused on long tail keywords. You can also modify your old general blog posts into more razor sharp focused content. This content will more likely receive more traffic and rank higher for a targeted phrase.
BONUS BENEFIT: Here’s where the MAGIC happens
You probably already have a page “Laptop Repair San Diego” Now you can link all this content together.
Now when someone does land on the “Toshiba laptop screen repair San Diego” You can have breadcrumbs or links to your “Toshiba Laptop Repair San Diego” This will help both pages rank higher in Google. Best of all it will also help your basic keyword “Laptop repair San Diego”
Once you have a high ranking blog post, you can place internal links to some of you hard to rank pages. 🙂 “Related content” (just like how I included an internal link to my “How to Rank Higher on Yelp SEO article above)
Hopefully after reading these examples, you will now know how to create long tail keywords and put them into good use – gaining traffic.
Thanks for reading How to Find Long Tail Keywords for SEO. The Fastest and easiest way how to increase your website’s traffic.
I LOVE Ranking Small Businesses Higher in Google Search Results! My favorite moment is when my clients call me saying… “Jen, whatever you did to our website, we’re finally getting more calls and emails…THANK YOU!!!”
