digital marketing: the science behind keyword selection

Denise Maling EVP, Client Services

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THE SCIENCE BEHIND KEYWORD SELECTION | #AISMediaEdu

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Amplified. Digital Marketing Performance

ATTRACT ENGAGE

CONVERT


SOCIAL

CRM & MA

ANALYTICS

SEARCH EMAIL

DESIGN

STRATEGY

CONTENT


AWARD-WINNING MARKETING & UX DESIGN


WHERE YOU’VE SEEN US


FEATURED CLIENTS & ATTENDEES


Source: GoogleInsights

Customer Journey Channel Roles(Assist vs. Conversion)

The Science Behind KEYWORD

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Social

Organic Search

Paid Search

Email

Display

Direct

1.  Competitive Intelligence 2.  High volume keywords 3.  Relevancy 4.  Intent 5.  Actual Selection


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5 Key Elements To Keyword Selection

þ Single-word terms þ Terms that are too broad, and not

focused on what you offer þ Terms that are industry specific

3 Common Mistakes to Avoid The Science Behind KEYWORD

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Determine Your Current Keyword Strength

Existing Keywords

Keyword Potential


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1.  Increase Traffic 2. Drive Brand Awareness 3. Generate Leads

What’s Your Goal? The Science Behind KEYWORD

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89.82% of people click links on the first page of search results.

Key search behavior facts we know…

Source: Wordstream


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Competitive Intel

Identify Your Top 3 Competitors


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Site Comparison The Science Behind KEYWORD

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What To Look For:

1.  Keywords competitors rank for & you don’t 2.  Keywords you rank for & competitors don’t 3.  Volume of branded key terms

Competitive Intel The Science Behind KEYWORD

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Site (A)

Competitive Intel The Science Behind KEYWORD

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Site (B)

TAKAEWAY: Use common sense. Don’t

chase. Verify.


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Identify High Volume Keywords

Identify Voluminous Keywords The Science Behind KEYWORD

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Company Ranking for High Volume Keywords

TAKAEWAY: Getting to Position #1 with

less volume creates an easier opportunity to get there.


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Relevancy

Always Keep the Goal in Mind


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Filter for Relevance The Science Behind KEYWORD

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What To Look For:

1.  Do you have content on your site that speaks to the keyword?

2.  If you were a potential customer would this keyword be worth writing content for?

3. Is your keyword industry or service related?

When Choosing Relevant Keywords…

Tip 1: Choose keywords that are relevant to your products, services & content. Tip 2: Keywords must accurately describe your content. Visitors will skim your website and leave because they can’t find what they’re looking for.


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Relevant Keywords

Company With Highly Relevant Terms

TAKAEWAY: Be sure to geo-modify and

add localization.


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Intent

Build Your Customer Personas

•  Demographics •  Lifestyle •  Need

•  Technology involvement •  Goals and challenges •  And more…


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Define Target Audience

Responsible for budget and support. New Platform = headaches Needs to safeguard team

Interest Level: High

Psychographic: Dubious Role: Gate Keeper

CIO “Skeptic 3.0”

CMO “Loud and Clear”

VP of Sales “Let’s Do This!”

Branding and supporting sales Needs compliance

Consistency

Interest Level: Low Psychographic: Control Role: Brand Champion

200 member team Wants new way to nurture leads

Needs can’t fail tools

Interest Level: High Psychographic: Enthusiastic / fearful

Role: Driver

B2B MA Personas The Science Behind KEYWORD

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What is Your Target Audience Searching for?

Answer The Following Questions:

1.  Do we show how we are different? 2.  Is trust an issue with our service? 3.  What are customers trying to accomplish?


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Customer Journey The Science Behind KEYWORD

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Avoid friction & guide customers to easily navigate where they want to go.

High Intent Keywords The Science Behind KEYWORD

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Company With High Intent Keywords

TAKAEWAY: Will this person buy based on

this keyword?


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Keyword Selection

What Makes A Keyword Highly Effective? þ Competitor’s keywords

þ More specific – less broad þ Relevancy þ  Intent


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Final Selection The Science Behind KEYWORD

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Well Defined List

TAKEAWAYS FOR SEARCH MARKETING SUCCCESS KEY 2015

1.  It is not just about volume 2. Relevancy is about your customer and what they’re looking for 3. Take time to research so your list of keywords is solid and offers

a measureable ROI and new customers


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