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What are keywords?<\/h2>\n

Simply put, keywords are the backbone of search engine optimization (SEO). They are the specific words or phrases you incorporate into your content to help your audience find you when conducting an internet search. Keywords are how you tell your audience that your content (and, by extension, your product or service) is the answer to their problem.<\/p>\n

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Why are keywords important?<\/h2>\n

A search engine provides one primary service: answering the question that the user is asking. That\u2019s it!\u00a0<\/span>How<\/span><\/em>\u00a0it provides that service is constantly changing, but its primary function does not.<\/span><\/p>\n

Therefore, if you want your audience to find your content, you must be sure that you are answering the question your audience is asking. That\u2019s where keywords come in.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Without clearly defined, targeted keywords, you cannot hope to rank well on SERPs. And if you\u2019re not ranking, you\u2019re not getting clicks. No clicks, no conversions. No money.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Yes, they are that important! However, algorithms constantly evolve to ensure they deliver the highest quality answer to the user\u2019s question. That\u2019s why practices like keyword stuffing have fallen by the wayside (in fact, keyword stuffing will likely tank your ranking if you use it) in favor of creating quality content<\/a> that incorporates short-tail and long-tail keywords in a meaningful, organic way.<\/span><\/p>\n

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How do I determine my target keywords for SEO?<\/h2>\n

First, you\u2019ll want to\u00a0understand the search intent<\/a>\u00a0of your target audience. Are they looking to make a purchase? Do they need more information? Conduct some research to find out what questions your audience is asking so you know exactly how to answer them.<\/p>\n

Next, utilize tools like Google Trends<\/a> or Answer the Public<\/a> to help you find keywords that rank well. Consider search volume and competition when narrowing down your list of primary and secondary keywords. You can even use Google\u2019s autocomplete function to a potential keyword into the search bar and see what suggestions come up.<\/p>\n

Why does search intent matter?<\/h2>\n

Understanding what your audience is searching for \u2013 and why \u2013 ensures that you\u2019re delivering exactly the content they need when they need it. It can also provide insight into where a user is on their buyer\u2019s journey.<\/p>\n

Optimizing your keywords for search intent can also mean:<\/p>\n