Long Tail Keywords: Don't Muck Around, Use Them Right.
Hey Friends
I Love Longtail Keywords, and the challenge that comes with using them.
Now I've come across a few sites, which I couldn't help but wonder if english was the author's second language, so I went back and reread. It felt like a real pain in the derriere, when I realized it was a grammatical miss use of long tail keywords.
Google is becoming smarter every day, long tail keywords must be used with proper English.
Using Long tail Keywords is an art, there is no shortcut. Don't try to pretend English is your second language, it just won't work.
Becoming A Long Tail Artist
Write out your full content, knowing that you still have to write out your first 150 word paragraph, that will include your Keyword(s).
A long tail Keyword can be at times daunting, and might require a lot of time. That said, make sure you use it right.
Another thing you got going in your favor, is that Google does not take into account, punctuation.
For instance;
running over a deer fear of (longtail keyword)
How could you use this, in your first paragraph, while making sure it makes sense?
- "as a Canadian, with the vast wildlife we enjoy, I'm always faced with the possibility of [ running over a deer, fear of" ] this happening has always left me in a sort of angst." ]
As a writer, the above sequence is acceptable to Google, and though not the best example, your long tail keyword will rank. Remember google does not recognize punctuation. Google does however recognize fake prose.
Now all that said, head out to Jaxxy, and create.. ;)
and happy longtail hunting :)
Later Gators
Joseph
Beirut
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This is a case where a key word should be dissected into the parts of speech. Nouns, verbs or supporting elements can be examined as the keystones that hold the KEY word together.
Very true Michael, should be a cinch for you as you have quite the extensive background in writing :)
Such an amazing and powerful tool to aquire :)
Thanks for taking the time
Much appreciated
Joseph
Ya... Sometimes that broken English keyword has so little competition yet has good traffics is just so tempting huhu... By the way, maybe I should get a pass since English is not my first language hehe..
I've always thought you have a great command of the written English language.
Always a pleasure Domenic :)
J*
Thanks Joseph. As long as your keyword phrase makes sense I.e. grammatically correct you're good to go.
Jozeph, do spaces make a difference. Is "ducks in a row" the same as "ducksinarow" and while I am at it does Google recognize connector words like in and a?
Yes Bill, if you change/add to your longtail, it won't rank the same, with of course, the exclusion of punctuation :)
Hope this helped.
I didn't know that Google didn't take punctuation into account - thanks Jozeph. A clever way to do it :)
Hi Joseph,
I "suffer" from being a stickler for correct spelling, grammar and syntax so I realise/realize that these things can be so important with google but what about American/English English spelling differences, how do they impact rankings?
Mark
Mostly misuse of verbs as far as I've noticed Mark. The odd grammatical error really won't make that much of a diff :)
There are those who do try to use longtail keywords which really don't make sense in their content .
Though American English has become somewhat of a standard, English is evolving to an International English".
The point in my post I was trying to make, is longtail keywords must make sense in your content, don't just mix and match it in your sentence.
Hope I've clarified somewhat :)
Have a great day my Friend
Joseph
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Most Authorized Websites actually used Long tail keywords on their contents to get ranging at Google as well. Get us working extra hard at searching extra-ordinary ones.
He He, you got it Sadie :)
Have a great day
Joseph