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Keywords are what your visitors use to find your site
Keywords establish relevancy with search engines
Google isn’t stupid
Why do you need a keyword map?
• Individual pages need to be optimized
• You want to be relevant for a range of keywords
• Keyword maps help make keyword research less messy
What is a keyword map?
A keyword map is a way of organizing the keywords you want to target into a framework you can incorporate into your site structure.
Setting up your keyword map
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Google Adwords• Free tool (just create an Adwords account)
• Research terms that will establish RELEVANCY
• Ignore demand - you’re not the one bidding
At this point: Relevant Keywords ≠ Traffic Keywords
Use LogicConsolidate & rearrange as you go
The Framework Emerges
Translating to WordPress
Adding relevance to category pages
Inbound Link Opportunity
Relevant KeywordLinks
Most Recent Posts
Category Page “Updated” Every Time a New Post is Published
Which Keywords Are Worth It?
• Low competition, relevant
• High search volume, relevant
• Ready to buy - low search volume ok
Demand vs Supply
Results for “Healthy Smoothies”
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Match Up Categories
