Which keyword should I aim for?

Which keywords get the most traffic?

Which keywords could I rank number 1 for next week?

Which keywords am I most relevant to?

Which keywords will generate the most revenue?

These are just a few of many questions to ask when doing keyword observation and research.

Determining which keywords to target can be a very hard experience. Most of the time Google requires time to prove you are the best, especially for very competitive terms. There are many factors to consider such as estimated monthly visitors for each word and the strength of the competition. Believe it or not, some keyword phrases are easier to target than others.

Here are some basic keyword factors to consider when trying to determine where to put your time and efforts.

• Total Estimated Visitors
• Total Sites Competing
• Allintitle:Keyword Phrase
• Keyword in URL
• Ages of Sites
• Size of Competition
• Links Pointing to Your Competition
• Competitors Listed in DMOZ and Yahoo!
• Future Keyword Trend
• Keyword’s Worth
• Sponsored Search Bidders
• Etc.

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