KoMarketing Associates

SEPTEMBER 22, 2016

When I am thinking of a keyword research project, I like to think of it like fishing. It’s the same with keyword research – you have to cast a wide net to find the right “fish.” In a previous blog, we mentioned that there are many search engine options in China. The Dropdown Keyword Suggestions and Related Search.

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KoMarketing Associates

APRIL 18, 2017

Here are some metrics and other factors that help improve blog performance from month to month. Blog Traffic. Before diving into the nitty-gritty of blog performance, you should first understand the content’s impact on site traffic. Percentage of blog traffic from organic search. Blog Trends.

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KoMarketing Associates

NOVEMBER 3, 2015

Lately, there has been a bit of discussion within the SEO industry around the idea of keywords and whether or not they still matter. When you are talking about search, of course keywords still matter. However, the idea that we can look at keywords the same way we always have is even sillier. To me, this is silly.

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KoMarketing Associates

DECEMBER 5, 2012

We all know the backbone of any good SEO program is selecting the proper keywords to target. What does a company offer and what keywords do customers use to search for it? One factor that can often be overlooked when choosing the right keywords is the keyword intent. Here are four ways to evaluate keyword intent: 1.

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KoMarketing Associates

MAY 17, 2016

With these two factors carrying so much weight in today’s world of SEO, our content marketing team has been working closely with many of our clients to develop in-depth guest blogging strategies. The core benefits of guest blogging (in no particular order) are: Establishing an authoritative voice in a given industry.

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KoMarketing Associates

DECEMBER 27, 2016

One of the primary challenges with being a content marketer is constantly coming up with new and different blog post topics to write about. And there’s nothing worse than slaving away on a blog post you’re SURE will drive tons and tons of traffic and then…*crickets.*. The most expensive keywords in AdWords.

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KoMarketing Associates

MARCH 1, 2016

Last year Casie wrote a post on how to generate keyword lists and ideas. The objective was to provide resources and tactics for coming up with as many keyword phrases as possible around a particular topic. Developing a list of good keyword opportunities can be both time consuming and challenging. Prioritizing Your Keyword List.

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KoMarketing Associates

SEPTEMBER 3, 2014

The other day members of our team had an informal discussion on how we choose keywords for our clients’ web pages. We base keyword selection on criteria that includes factors like relevance, competitiveness, and existing search results. Keyword research is the life-blood of a search engine optimization campaign.

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KoMarketing Associates

NOVEMBER 24, 2015

One of the most effective content marketing tactics we recommend, for SEO and broader online marketing performance, is a B2B blogging initiative. Create opportunities for new SEO keyword strategies. Content fuels keyword visibility and what better way than through regular blog posts.

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KoMarketing Associates

DECEMBER 10, 2015

One of the struggles B2B marketers come to me with is the fact that they just don’t know how to come up with content for their blog, website, or other online platform (like social media). Even if B2B marketers feel like they are alone on this, the fact is that all industries occasionally have trouble figuring out blogging ideas or topics.

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KoMarketing Associates

DECEMBER 27, 2016

One of the primary challenges with being a content marketer is constantly coming up with new and different blog post topics to write about. And there’s nothing worse than slaving away on a blog post you’re SURE will drive tons and tons of traffic and then…*crickets.*. The most expensive keywords in AdWords.

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KoMarketing Associates

JUNE 25, 2020

But this is done in coordination with a comprehensive keyword analysis that informs and benchmarks performance. ” Google Search Console’s search performance report unlocks key insights into a website’s performance in Google search, identifying the visibility of keyword themes and opportunities for further improvements. .”

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KoMarketing Associates

JANUARY 16, 2014

Blogging has emerged and remains a critical component of B2B content marketing strategies across all industries. Blogging is an effective way for B2B brands to interact with peers, colleagues, or prospects on a daily, weekly, or monthly basis, driving leads and generating brand awareness. . Blog Post Optimization.

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KoMarketing Associates

MAY 14, 2015

There are a lot of questions when someone starts a new blog and developing an ongoing blogging initiative. In addition to defining objectives and success metrics, simple concerns on how to actually write an effective blog post arise as well. Use keyword research to evaluate opportunities which can bring search engine traffic.

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KoMarketing Associates

JANUARY 28, 2016

Yet, as I watched it this past weekend, it dawned on me that Mean Girls actually taught me a lot about how not to approach many aspects of life, especially when it comes to writing blogs. I don’t mean writing blogs in pink text on Wednesdays. Develop a Blogging Strategy With A Real Purpose. Write To Your Target Audience.

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KoMarketing Associates

JANUARY 21, 2016

Sure, you must give due time and consideration to keyword research, editorial scheduling, and content strategy, but none of those things would matter if you didn’t actually write up a post to publish. So what’s the magic formula for how to write blog posts faster? Research shows 80% of readers never make it past a blog post’s headline.

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KoMarketing Associates

MAY 25, 2022

Google Ads works beautifully to gather quality leads with high buyer intent—if you leverage the tools Google provides and target high-intent keywords. . The key to successfully using Google Ads for B2B lead generation is picking the right keywords and using the features Google Ads has to offer. . Find The Right (High Intent) Keywords

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KoMarketing Associates

FEBRUARY 25, 2009

Aaron Wall just wrote an important post on SEO and the impact of brand strength in relation to competitive keyword visibility. The team at SEO Book provided examples of highly competitive keywords and the recent surge in brand-specific website rankings. What is the Key Takeaway? The Finer Point of Aaron Wall’s Post.

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KoMarketing Associates

MARCH 31, 2015

One of those points was in the impact of social media and blogging on the vendor selection process. The role of social media and blogging remains a minimal in vendor selection. 46% indicate a corporate blog is not a factor in vendor selection. The role of social media and blogging remains a minimal in vendor selection.

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KoMarketing Associates

APRIL 10, 2020

A couple examples: In one client scenario we identified a series of legacy blog posts that were down year over year, contributing to performance declines. In certain cases, we’re seeing keyword positional improvements but realizing the overall impressions in organic search results for these keywords are down period over period.

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KoMarketing Associates

JUNE 5, 2018

Long-form content is essentially the technique of developing articles and blog posts in excess of 1,000 words. For example, Neil Patel’s article discussing why 3,000+ word blog posts lead to more success, highlights compelling data from Hubspot and Buzzsumo that supports this argument. Strategic Keyword Targets.

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KoMarketing Associates

FEBRUARY 10, 2021

By analyzing the factors of web pages that appear in Google SERPs for targeted keywords, SEOs are able to determine potential tactics for improving their pages’ positions in those results. A very simple SERP could look like this: You’ll also notice I used a long tail keyword – “goldfish farming online course.”

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KoMarketing Associates

DECEMBER 22, 2016

on your blog. I’ve done a number of content analyses over the past year (for both scenarios outlined above) and these are the key elements I’ll typically look at: Blog traffic (total & organic): How has the blog performed over a set timeframe? Organic search visibility: What keywords rank for the blog?

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KoMarketing Associates

SEPTEMBER 8, 2020

Do write a keyword-optimized headline. This does have a good keyword, and it’s clear, but it’s not likely to attract your next great opportunity. Of course, try to sprinkle in a few keywords and keyword variations so your profile can appear in more searches. Do research the keywords you’re using in your profile.

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KoMarketing Associates

MAY 21, 2019

And, for many of our clients, whose buying cycles can reach up to 18 months, high volume keywords tend to drive top of the funnel traffic, which take time to convert. Of course, I could create an entire book on why a multi-channel keyword strategy is necessary but that’s not what this blog post is about.

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KoMarketing Associates

APRIL 19, 2018

I’m going to discuss one method that directly relates to keyword ranking. Among the top goals of any B2B company engaged in SEO work is to rank on the first page of Google results for their priority keywords. As with all content marketing initiatives, you must start with keyword research. Identify Priority Keywords.

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KoMarketing Associates

JANUARY 3, 2017

According to survey data from Ascend2, relevant content creation, keyword / phrase research and external / internal linking top the list. Of course, content creation and the identification of website opportunities for external link building are often defined by keyword research and effective search analysis. Keyword Theme Visibility.

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KoMarketing Associates

AUGUST 19, 2020

This blog post will take a look at the most popular A/B testing tool , Google Optimize , and explain how it is the most cost-effective choice available. Google Ads Keywords, Ad Groups and Campaigns. For example, let’s say an advertiser is seeing poor results for the keyword “website protection”. Easy & Free A/B Testing.

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KoMarketing Associates

APRIL 1, 2020

This type of cross-linking further may establish SEO relevance between content marketing assets and keyword rich, lead generation-specific solutions pages. Types of content to consider: SEO Pillar Pages designed to capture broad objectives of a competitive keyword theme. Blog Posts supporting long-tail keyword opportunities.

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KoMarketing Associates

MARCH 12, 2019

We wouldn’t recommend that, but if you already had a list of keywords and you already had landing pages, you could write a few ads quickly, set up campaign tracking and launch the campaign in one work day. You can see which keywords your ads are showing up for, and which keywords convert (or not). The algorithms change.

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KoMarketing Associates

APRIL 9, 2019

SpyFu can show you detailed information about your competitors’ SEO and pay per click campaigns, including keywords , estimated spend, estimated traffic, and even the ads they’ve run. It will give you suggestions for negative keywords, tell you who their top organic and paid competitors are, and more. Facebook Ads Library.

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KoMarketing Associates

JANUARY 3, 2017

According to survey data from Ascend2, relevant content creation, keyword / phrase research and external / internal linking top the list. Of course, content creation and the identification of website opportunities for external link building are often defined by keyword research and effective search analysis. Keyword Theme Visibility.

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KoMarketing Associates

JULY 30, 2019

When developing content to spur traffic growth and build brand awareness, be sure to include keyword research as a part of your process. Using tools like Google’s Keyword Planner or the Moz Keyword Explorer will help you to identify keywords and phrases that the audience is searching, as it relates to your topic.

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KoMarketing Associates

FEBRUARY 6, 2018

Thus, B2B SEO programs can fail when keyword-specific content marketing efforts miss the mark in connecting with broader marketing requirements. Keyword research is only the start for content marketers tasked with supporting SEO. Blogs and third-party publications which are often critical for link building outreach as well.

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KoMarketing Associates

DECEMBER 13, 2018

In this post, I’ll highlight 12 tips that will help you write better SEO content to achieve your keyword ranking and traffic goals: Choose the Right Topic. Arguably the most important puzzle piece is choosing the right keyword target and headline. Assign a Keyword Target. Create a Keyword-Focused Headline.

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KoMarketing Associates

MARCH 29, 2018

Here we’ve outlined some of our favorite B2B SEO tools for everything from keyword research to link building, content development, technical auditing, performance analysis, and more. Pro Tip: Find out where competitors are ranking in organic search results and analyze their keyword strategies. Google Adwords Keyword Planner.

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KoMarketing Associates

NOVEMBER 16, 2017

The sections we will cover include: Identifying Keywords and Keyword Themes. Step 1: Identify Keywords and Keyword Themes. To develop an organic search-friendly content marketing strategy, you must first have a core set of keywords that are a focus of the business. Assigning Quarters to Themes.

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