Identify and evaluate competition

This helps determine which are the easiest to beat and which ones to watch closely

Keep an eye out for semantic keywords. Different words that have a similar meaning. Ie Weight and Heavy or Slim

Place keywords at the beginning of your title tag

Do not discount a page because you do not consider it competition

Perform an in-depth analysis of a sites keyword choice

In other words check the pages rankings, are they ranked 1st page for many keywords.

Check related keywords ie. Lose weight fast - lose weight quickly

Note your biggest competitors across the board

BUILD UP RELEVANCE AND TRUST TO OVER COME DOMAIN AUTHORITY



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Steve1958 Premium
Thanks very much for this Simon!
Happy New Year!
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Simowatto Premium
you too matey
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jvranjes Premium
I do not find this is a right way. Why wasting your time by checking your competition? I have never done this.

See what Kyle says about it in his live class, go to 17:50.
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Simowatto Premium
aahhhhh yea good point but unfortunately you have misinterpreted my training I am on about keyword research before you go to the trouble of writing a post and HE IS ON ABOUT NICHE COMPETITION there is a big difference matey :(
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jvranjes Premium
Actually, he suggests taking care about the competition only when you are searching for a keyword, while looking at competitors' sites is a waste of time. So there is no misunderstanding. All you need is a keyword tool and no need to study anybody's sites and how to push a competitor from the position 10 to 11.

Why would you care about their H1, or about their on page content? Think about your own. But it is your site, you do it your way, no problem with that.
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Simowatto Premium
haha ok we will agree to disagree lol
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jvranjes Premium
Agree. All the best.
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Simowatto Premium
hahahahaa your words my friend - ""His message seems to be, take care about competition only when you are searching for a specific keyword for a post."" and that is bingo- what I am referring to, specific keywords for a post!
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Simowatto Premium
tat is EXACTLY WHAT i AM ON ABOUT, nnooooootttttt NICHE COMPETITION haahaha yea u did misinterpret it lol
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jvranjes Premium
He never suggested studying others sites, it is about studying a keyword. No misunderstanding.
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ArtByHeart Premium
A lot of great info Simon...the thing is there are several buts with this approach:
1) I have no idea how to check sone of those things like site authority!
2) This approach will consume huge amounts of time
3) This approach will stop me from writing naturally!
Any thoughts on how to overcome my obstacles using this approach which for sure yields great results, would be appreciated.
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Simowatto Premium
Well, to be honest I think that it should be slotted in to your allotted time that you have given yourself to do a post. As, surely it is better to be page one than anywhere else,so, personally I think that it is well worth the effort.
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theresroth Premium
Thank you very much!
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Simowatto Premium
aww you're welcome my friend :)
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GautamWorld Premium
Thanks for this - Simon!
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Simowatto Premium
yw matey ;)
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