Wednesday, April 13, 2011

SEO Tips - Keyword Research


SEO Tips - Keyword Research

Key word research is where it all begins. Let’s cover some of the main points you should remember when you begin your keyword research.

1. Many new website owners make bad assumptions about the type of keywords they should use. Niche keyword phrases are what will give you the best chance in the beginning.  Good research will mean good market, which will mean good niche, which will mean good product choice.  Everything can be traced back to good keyword research.  

Many new website owners want to tackle the most common keyword phrases. It’s important to remember that there is too much competition for new websites. Example – if you are selling shoes then choose words like athletic shoes, or children's shoes.

2. When generating your keywords, don’t just guess at them. Use the "google" keyword tool to help you make the right decision. There are lots of options on the internet, but the most commonly used tool is probably Google’s keyword tool. It can be found by simply searching for “google keyword tool” in any search engine. This tool will show both local and global searches. It will also provide you with competition information.

On a Side Note - When you find a keyword or phrase, try and choose a domain name or URL with the keyword included, for example let’s say your keyword is “childrens shoes” so your URL would be something like childshoebarn.com this will greatly increase your ranking ability.

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