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Casual Articles - Keyword Lists - Their Proper Care and Feeding
Many times in my work as a grant writer and consultant, I am asked by my clients to contact a foundation about potential funding. I am happy to do this; it is part of my job and it helps for me to directly ask the questions that will effect what I write in the grant proposal, but I sometimes wonder if the client isn't missing an opportunity by making that connection directly.By the same token, when I am first meeting with a potential client, they often ask me if I have good connections with any local foundations. I do, I say, but then I think to myself that my connections are irrelevant; it's their connections that matter.This all bring up the question of whether or not having a connection inside a foundation is more important than what you put in your proposal. Whenever
A search for “Nikon” came back with 100 keyword possibilities. Depending on your original keyword search you may have to clean this list up a bit before using it. For instance one of the keywords was “Nikon rifle scopes”, not what I need so I will delete that one. I usually copy the information from this web page and paste it into an Excel spreadsheet where I can manipulate it as I like. Each month you may get a different set of keywords on Overture, so don’t just do this one time and forget it. Keep on checking back to add more keywords to your list.
Another valuable tool is over on Google. (https://adw
Promotional mouse mats are a great investment because they are cheap to buy and easy promotional items or gifts to distribute. Everyone who uses a computer needs a mouse mat, and some people, especially those with laptop computers, like to have several! These promotional mouse mats can be a great boon to your business, but only if you can get your customers to use them. Advertising in the form of promotional mouse mats is great, but how do you ensure that you customers will throw away their old mouse mats in favor of the ones that you are kindly providing for them?Almost everyone who has a computer with a mouse will already have at least one mouse mat that they make regular use of, so your challenge is to find a promotional mouse mat that will be attractive enough to them to
To properly care for your Keyword List you need to understand its different needs and functions. We can divide the list into several broad categories.
1. Master Keyword List – this list has all the keywords that you can come up with for your particular need. All other lists are taken from this Master List.
2. Pay-Per-Click List – this is a subset of the Master List and will vary depending on how you are using PPC and which search engines you are buying positions in.
3. Tag List – this subset of the Master List helps you fill in those Meta Tag fields. Although many search engines are not currently paying much attention to Meta Tags, that could change at any time and the search engines will not let us know if or when they begin watching Meta Tags again. So the safe bet is to still keep these tags properly populated.
4. Web Site List – this is another subset of the Master List and is more targeted than the PPC list. This list also helps you write powerful content on your site. And don’t forget to refer to this list when setting up the Alt tags for your images (you are using Alt tags aren’t you?).
5. Email List – Are you using keywords in your email? You should be. Keywords are not only used to help people find your site in search engines, but they are words people are actively searching for. Your marketing should be addressing their needs, and your keyword list shows you what they are looking for. Just like creating copy on a web page, use the keyword list to target your email campaigns as well.
So how do you go about creating the Master Keyword list? You first have to decide what you need from your keywords. Most likely you will have a product or service that will dictate the broad category for the list. As an example I will use Nikon Camera as my starting point. Maybe I have a site that specializes in information about Nikons, or I have a store that sells Nikon Cameras, or maybe I sell software that would complement a Nikon Camera. These questions and more will begin to focus your keyword search.
Start by building a basic list using this approach, you don’t need to capitalize, leave everything lowercase.
nikon, nikon camera, nikon information, nikon sales, nikon software
Put down the basic keywords that spring into your head when thinking about your subject. This does not need to be an exhaustive list, just a starting point.
We now need to expand on this list by using tools freely available on the internet. My personal favorite is on Overture.com in their Resource Center. They have a valuable little tool called the Keyword Selector Tool. This tool will give you a list of keyword searches on Overture over a one month period. Simply type in your keyword and hit the button. You will get a list of keywords including the keyword you typed in and the number of searches performed on the keyword.
A search for “Nikon” came back with 100 keyword possibilities. Depending on your original keyword search you may have to clean this list up a bit before using it. For instance one of the keywords was “Nikon rifle scopes”, not what I need so I will delete that one. I usually copy the information from this web page and paste it into an Excel spreadsheet where I can manipulate it as I like. Each month you may get a different set of keywords on Overture, so don’t just do this one time and forget it. Keep on checking back to add more keywords to your list.
Another valuable tool is over on Google. (https://adwo
So, you think you can build a successful Internet business. What makes you think that? Just because some lucky jerk in his underpants, without a job, turns nothing into millions you have decided if he can do it, so can I. O.K., so what are you going to sell? What's your product? How are you going to market that product? You think by finding someone online that will give you your very own FREE website you're going to become rich. There are over 600 million people online, what makes you think everyone is going to 'zero in' on yours. Guess what? It takes a little more action.I'm not saying it can't be done. It can and is. But, you have to learn how to be successful and like any other business it takes work. You must plan, act on that plan and be consistent in your effo
3. Tag List – this subset of the Master List helps you fill in those Meta Tag fields. Although many search engines are not currently paying much attention to Meta Tags, that could change at any time and the search engines will not let us know if or when they begin watching Meta Tags again. So the safe bet is to still keep these tags properly populated.
4. Web Site List – this is another subset of the Master List and is more targeted than the PPC list. This list also helps you write powerful content on your site. And don’t forget to refer to this list when setting up the Alt tags for your images (you are using Alt tags aren’t you?).
5. Email List – Are you using keywords in your email? You should be. Keywords are not only used to help people find your site in search engines, but they are words people are actively searching for. Your marketing should be addressing their needs, and your keyword list shows you what they are looking for. Just like creating copy on a web page, use the keyword list to target your email campaigns as well.
So how do you go about creating the Master Keyword list? You first have to decide what you need from your keywords. Most likely you will have a product or service that will dictate the broad category for the list. As an example I will use Nikon Camera as my starting point. Maybe I have a site that specializes in information about Nikons, or I have a store that sells Nikon Cameras, or maybe I sell software that would complement a Nikon Camera. These questions and more will begin to focus your keyword search.
Start by building a basic list using this approach, you don’t need to capitalize, leave everything lowercase.
nikon, nikon camera, nikon information, nikon sales, nikon software
Put down the basic keywords that spring into your head when thinking about your subject. This does not need to be an exhaustive list, just a starting point.
We now need to expand on this list by using tools freely available on the internet. My personal favorite is on Overture.com in their Resource Center. They have a valuable little tool called the Keyword Selector Tool. This tool will give you a list of keyword searches on Overture over a one month period. Simply type in your keyword and hit the button. You will get a list of keywords including the keyword you typed in and the number of searches performed on the keyword.
A search for “Nikon” came back with 100 keyword possibilities. Depending on your original keyword search you may have to clean this list up a bit before using it. For instance one of the keywords was “Nikon rifle scopes”, not what I need so I will delete that one. I usually copy the information from this web page and paste it into an Excel spreadsheet where I can manipulate it as I like. Each month you may get a different set of keywords on Overture, so don’t just do this one time and forget it. Keep on checking back to add more keywords to your list.
Another valuable tool is over on Google. (https://adw
With the number of consumers in the marketplace continuing to increase and new businesses sprouting like mushrooms all over to respond to everyone's needs, coming up with new advertising and marketing plans can become a pain for business owners who are trying to make their enterprises stand out in the crowd.As customers come and customers go and attention spans get shorter and shorter by the second, the problem for business owners is finding a way to have a potential customer stop even for just a second to look at a specific advertisement.That is the reason the majority of marketers resort to using TV or outrageously blown up billboards screaming for attention. However these methods can be a strain in the pocket for the beginning business person. If you are just starting
So how do you go about creating the Master Keyword list? You first have to decide what you need from your keywords. Most likely you will have a product or service that will dictate the broad category for the list. As an example I will use Nikon Camera as my starting point. Maybe I have a site that specializes in information about Nikons, or I have a store that sells Nikon Cameras, or maybe I sell software that would complement a Nikon Camera. These questions and more will begin to focus your keyword search.
Start by building a basic list using this approach, you don’t need to capitalize, leave everything lowercase.
nikon, nikon camera, nikon information, nikon sales, nikon software
Put down the basic keywords that spring into your head when thinking about your subject. This does not need to be an exhaustive list, just a starting point.
We now need to expand on this list by using tools freely available on the internet. My personal favorite is on Overture.com in their Resource Center. They have a valuable little tool called the Keyword Selector Tool. This tool will give you a list of keyword searches on Overture over a one month period. Simply type in your keyword and hit the button. You will get a list of keywords including the keyword you typed in and the number of searches performed on the keyword.
A search for “Nikon” came back with 100 keyword possibilities. Depending on your original keyword search you may have to clean this list up a bit before using it. For instance one of the keywords was “Nikon rifle scopes”, not what I need so I will delete that one. I usually copy the information from this web page and paste it into an Excel spreadsheet where I can manipulate it as I like. Each month you may get a different set of keywords on Overture, so don’t just do this one time and forget it. Keep on checking back to add more keywords to your list.
Another valuable tool is over on Google. (https://adw
A few years ago, David McClelland of Harvard did some interesting research about getting ahead in life.He found that people who rise to the top have higher aspirations than those who are sitting next to them in classes, working in the next cubicle, or living next door.This “need to achieve,” more than talent, money, and other advantages is the key determinant of success.There are other terms for it, such as “fire in the belly,” “durable ambition,” and the like.But fundamentally, when you aspire, you go higher!™What’s extraordinary to me, and I’ve seen this first hand time and again, is the extent to which we limit ourselves and restrict our lifestyles based more on attitudes than on earnings.For example, today, you can rent an apartment in Beve
Start by building a basic list using this approach, you don’t need to capitalize, leave everything lowercase.
nikon, nikon camera, nikon information, nikon sales, nikon software
Put down the basic keywords that spring into your head when thinking about your subject. This does not need to be an exhaustive list, just a starting point.
We now need to expand on this list by using tools freely available on the internet. My personal favorite is on Overture.com in their Resource Center. They have a valuable little tool called the Keyword Selector Tool. This tool will give you a list of keyword searches on Overture over a one month period. Simply type in your keyword and hit the button. You will get a list of keywords including the keyword you typed in and the number of searches performed on the keyword.
A search for “Nikon” came back with 100 keyword possibilities. Depending on your original keyword search you may have to clean this list up a bit before using it. For instance one of the keywords was “Nikon rifle scopes”, not what I need so I will delete that one. I usually copy the information from this web page and paste it into an Excel spreadsheet where I can manipulate it as I like. Each month you may get a different set of keywords on Overture, so don’t just do this one time and forget it. Keep on checking back to add more keywords to your list.
Another valuable tool is over on Google. (https://adw
It’s true about any profession. The "old pros" somehow always seem to get everything done much quicker and more effectively. They’ve made their mistakes and are sensitive to the pulse rate of the industry.Most professions take years of experience or education to master, getting free publicity doesn’t. It’s much more an issue of finding out the little "insider secrets" that work, and learning how to apply them to your publicity campaigns.Above all others, there are 4 cardinal rules you can’t afford to ignore if you hope to be successful. Not following them is a sure fire way to start depending entirely on luck instead of skill for your progress.These rules that should be spray painted across the wall in the front office of every business are:1.
A search for “Nikon” came back with 100 keyword possibilities. Depending on your original keyword search you may have to clean this list up a bit before using it. For instance one of the keywords was “Nikon rifle scopes”, not what I need so I will delete that one. I usually copy the information from this web page and paste it into an Excel spreadsheet where I can manipulate it as I like. Each month you may get a different set of keywords on Overture, so don’t just do this one time and forget it. Keep on checking back to add more keywords to your list.
Another valuable tool is over on Google. (https://adwords.google.com/select/main?cmd=KeywordSandbox) You can also find this tool in the Tools section of Google Adwords. This is used like the Overture tool, simply type in your keyword and click on Get More Keywords. This search gave me 225 possible keywords, many of which I will clean out. A nice feature of the Adwords tool is that it allows you to download the list as a CSV file for use in Excel or another program.
There are many other sources for keyword lists. A good place to start is on Search Engine Watch at http://searchenginewatch.com/facts/article.php/2156041
Don’t forget specialized sites like eBay. They have a banner ad program named eBay Keywords where you can find suggestions for keywords to use with banner ads on eBay. http://ebay.admarketplace.net
And finally pay attention to the log files for your web site. You will have a list of searches people used to find your site. This is a very targeted list of keywords that were actually successful in driving traffic to your site.
Now that you have a huge list of keywords you are ready to create your Master Keyword List. Place all these keywords into a spreadsheet and clean out the inappropriate keywords (like “Nikon Binoculars”). Then arrange in order from most relevant to least relevant.
You need to weed this Master List down for your PPC campaign. You may find that the keywords near the top of your list are the most expensive and that the ones in the middle may have a better cost to sales ratio. But the more keywords you can use on PPC, the broader your exposure.
The top 25 should work well for your Meta Tag list. Depending on your needs you may need to remove duplicate words. Try to limit any individual word to 5 uses or less (example: don’t use “nikon” more than 5 times).
The top 10 keywords are your sales words for your web site and email campaigns since these are the most tightly focused keywords in the list.
Don’t forget that the needs of your list will be changing as the market place shifts. Every month or so do a new search for keywords to keep your keyword list up to date. Trim out the words that are either no longer appropriate or effective. Be sure to keep an eye on your log files. Keep your sub-lists current. And give your Keyword List the care and attention it needs to live a long and active life.
And finally, if only 4 people purchase some training off of my site due to the keywords in this article I can finally get that Nikon Camera that I have been wanting.
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