October 2017 - Page 2 of 2

All Keywords Aren’t Created Equal. Why it is Still Important to Focus on Long Tail Keywords?

A lot of SEO beginners and self-proclaimed experts have the tendency of focusing on the most popular keywords while executing their online marketing strategies. This is because they think that the ‘biggest keywords’ will automatically lead to high conversions and more money-which is actually a huge misconception. It’s no wonder why a lot of guys in the online marketing business keep asking; is it still important to focus on long tail keywords?

Long tail keywords

Well, even before we dive into the details of answering this question, you should consider the fact that about 70% of terms searched on all the major search engines are long tail keyword searches. Owing to that simple fact, you don’t even have to be an expert in analytics to realize the significance of long tail keywords. Read on if you want to secure one of the top spots in this highly competitive online business.

What are Long Tail Keywords?

Essentially, long tail keywords are longer, more specific key phrases or keywords consisting of more than two words. There is really no ‘standard’ set to determine the length a long tail keyword but it is widely accepted that any keyword with more than three words is a long tail keyword.

If you want to boost your business, you should forget about acquiring customers with emails and phone calls. Today you will need to learn the principles of content marketing and how to market generations on social media. It is necessary to be sure that the brand you are representing or the products you are selling are going to attract all generations.

The task to market generations on social media isn’t easy. The simplest example is that Baby Boomers and Millennials are consuming content at different times of the day.

In terms of preferences, Baby Boomers cherish loyalty, being original and unique. Generation X has mastered online shopping enough to know everything about coupons and free samples of the product. Millennials tend to be focused on innovations and trust online reviews.

The youngsters from Generation Z are likely to be influenced by famous people and real life experiences. They have matured from traditional toys and have their own understanding of life.

In order to sell your brand and connect and build your audiences’ trust, you need to use the strategies of targeted marketing. Especially when you are marketing to a generation that is different from yours.

Surprisingly, even the Greatest Generation – the people who have seen war, also hang out online at times. They deserve to be treated well. That’s why they are targeted with respectful direct messages.

To find out more, please check the following infographic on how to market generations on social media: