Effective SEO Keyword Research and… Better Search Engine Rankings, 5 Steps

March 28th, 2012  ()  Keyword List › James Taylor › 6 Comments

One of the best feelings working as an SEO expert, with my clients, large or small, in Ottawa or across the continent, is seeing a site rise to a reasonable position in the google search engine rankings, to eventually achieve a first page result. Even better when it’s a keyword that is highly relevant to the content on the site, and appetizing to the target market in terms of search volume. Achieving such targeted rankings, using ethical but competitive methods, propels search engine optimization that is both sustainable and truly organic. This keyword research can also be used as a cornerstone for a solid search engine marketing (SEM) foundation. The most interesting part is: the weapons to do this are […]

SEO Basics: What makes a good Keyword List for SEM & SEO Copywriting?

February 22nd, 2012  ()  Keyword List › James Taylor › 18 Comments

Keywords (a.k.a. search terms) are the words and phrases that people use to proactively find what they are looking for in search engines such as Google, Yahoo or Bing. The choice of keywords that prospects use to find what they are seeking on the web is a critical factor in determining what sites are going to be served up in the Search Engine Results Pages (SERPs).

Definition of a Keyword:

A word that serves as a key to a code or cipher.
A significant or descriptive word.
A word used as a reference point for finding other words or information.
Any significant word or phrase, esp. a word used to describe the contents of a document.

Many of the top-ranking webpages, for any search query, rank […]