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<\/div>\nThe updates affected PPC marketing<\/a> too. You need to be cognizant of user intent when setting up PPC campaigns.<\/p>\n In this article, we explore the implications of close variants in PPC. We will define keywords, which tool should be used as keyword variations generator and why to keep your eyes open for close variants.<\/p>\n Let\u2019s dive in.<\/p>\n There are several ways to define keywords.<\/p>\n We can define keywords as the major topics that your content is about. For example, \u2018children\u2019s toys\u2019 is an appropriate keyword for a site that sells toys for children.<\/p>\n For PPC, keywords are the words or phrases we use when targeting our ads. \u2018Children\u2019s toys\u2019 is an appropriate keyword for targeting parents who want to buy toys for their children.<\/p>\n Sometimes, we use keywords interchangeably with search queries or search terms. Search terms are what users put into search engines.<\/p>\n A user may key in \u2018children\u2019s toys\u2019 in Google\u2019s search box, for example. We could refer to the search term as a keyword. Reason one: it is what our toy site is about. Reason two: we could use the phrase in a PPC campaign.<\/p>\n Now that we have looked at \u2018what is a keyword\u2019, let\u2019s explore its importance.<\/p>\n When users key in search terms, they do so for a reason. A user who keys in \u2018children\u2019s toys\u2019 may want to buy a toy for their child. The user may be a parent who wants to know more about children’s toys. It could even be a researcher who is writing a paper on toys.<\/p>\n As you can see, users have different reasons why they search. This is what we referred to earlier as \u2018user intent\u2019.<\/p>\n As a marketer, you already know who your ideal customer is. If you are selling toys, for example, parents are your ideal customers.<\/p>\n You, however, need to further define the parent. If you are selling toys for toddlers, your target parents are those with toddlers.<\/p>\n You want to have parents with toddlers coming to your site. After keying in search terms, these are the parents who should visit your site.<\/p>\n The keywords you choose should make it possible for you to get organic traffic.<\/p>\n Keywords and relevance go hand in hand. Relevant keywords help you rank higher in SERPs (Search Engine Result Pages).<\/p>\n In the parents with toddlers example, an appropriate keyword could be \u2018toddler toys\u2019. Using this keyword on your site could have you ranking higher in SERPs.<\/p>\n We have looked at the importance of keywords. Why are they important in PPC?<\/p>\n They Determine Where Your Ad Appears and How Much It Costs.<\/p>\n The keywords you choose determine ad rank<\/a>. This is a value that determines ad position. Ad position is where your ads will show when compared to your competitors\u2019 ads. Ad rank also determines whether your ads get to show at all.<\/p>\n There are many factors that contribute to ad rank. These include:<\/p>\n Your keywords need to be relevant in order to have a high ad rank score.<\/p>\n A good keyword variations generator always have option to filter keywords based on different parameters.<\/p>\n Keywords intent may be transactional, informational or navigational but based on the size of the keywords it is divided into two types:<\/p>\n These are phrases with only one or two words. Our \u2018children’s toys\u2019 and \u2018toddler toys\u2019 example are short tail keywords.<\/p>\n They have high search volumes as they are more \u2018general\u2019. They are also more competitive. You are more likely to have a higher CPC (cost-per-click) with these. It is also more difficult to rank high in SERPS with short tails.<\/p>\n \u2018Children\u2019s toys\u2019 has a search volume of 5,400 and a $1.43 CPC.<\/p>\n It is difficult to establish intent with short tails. A keyword like \u2018toddler toys\u2019 could serve multiple intents. It is difficult to have one page on your site that serves multiple intents. The same is true for PPC.<\/p>\n Terms that are related to the short tails will bring up results. Google can show your ads too. People looking for children\u2019s gifts can see your site with the \u2018toddler toys\u2019 keyword.<\/p>\n Google may not be entirely wrong. Toddler toys can be gifts too. However, gifts may not be a focus of your business.<\/p>\n Short tails are more likely to result in irrelevant traffic to your site. In PPC campaigns, you are most likely to end up wasting advertising dollars.<\/p>\n These are on the other end of the spectrum. They are phrases with 3 to 10 words. They could even be longer.\u00a0 There are many keyword generator tools available in market which help you to shortlist your keywords immediately based on long-tail.<\/p>\n For example our \u2018toddler toys\u2019 short tail can be like in long tail with more words. We used a keyword tool and got several versions to have long tail keywords examples:<\/p>\n Long-tail keywords<\/a> have lower search volume. They however are more targeted and can match user intent. They also have less competition.<\/p>\n This means that you are more likely to rank higher in SERPs. You can also get relevant organic traffic to your site from SERPs. Your ideal target audience<\/a> is also more likely to see your ads.<\/p>\n Let\u2019s look at the long tail \u2018toddler toys for boys\u2019. You could use it to:<\/p>\n An even longer tail is \u2018toddler toys to keep them busy\u2019. This keyword has an even more focused search intent. The parents with the toddlers could be frustrated. They are looking for a way to keep their children busy.<\/p>\n They could be working from home. They want to have fewer distractions from their toddlers. They might want their children to spend less time on screens.<\/p>\n You can use the above long tail:<\/p>\n Following are other types of keywords which you can consider in digital marketing:<\/p>\n Negative keywords<\/a> are worth mentioning as they play a vital role in PPC.<\/p>\n They help you exclude keywords you deem irrelevant to your PPC campaigns. For example, let\u2019s say that your toys site only sells handcrafted toys.<\/p>\n You may want to exclude all brand names from your site. This is because your toys are least likely to be found in major stores.<\/p>\n Negative keywords help to make your ads more focused.<\/p>\n This may not be a keyword type per se. It is however important to do some competitor keyword research. The strategy here is to look for missed opportunities. You can look for the keywords your competition is not ranking for. Target them in your ads and content. If they have high search volume and are long tail, then they are ideal.<\/p>\n These keywords help you reach even more relevant audiences you can filter out your keywords based on:<\/p>\n Geo specific targeting could also help you take care of specific dialects.<\/p>\n It may help to use keywords that are seasonal. These need to be relevant, though. People selling roses are most likely to benefit from including \u2018Valentines\u2019 in their keywords. This only works if it is around Valentines. Having \u201cChristmas Discount\u201d and \u201cNew Year Sale\u201d will be the best examples of seasonal keywords.<\/p>\n The quick answer is that you should use all. This however depends on your goal and budget. You may want to outdo your competition for a particular keyword, for example. Here, you could go for a short tail like \u2018children\u2019s toys\u2019.<\/p>\n You want to keep a hawk’s eye on your CPC. So, you are better placed to go with long tails. Depending on your business, you can add the other types too.<\/p>\n How close should a search term be to your keyword? Google has keyword matching options that allow you to define this. There are several choices here. Let\u2019s investigate them below.<\/p>\n This is usually the default if you do not specify the keyword matching type.<\/p>\n
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<\/a><\/div>\nWhat is a keyword?<\/h2>\n
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<\/div>\nWhy are keywords important?<\/h2>\n
i-Help Users Get Relevant Content in Front of the User’s Eyeballs<\/h4>\n
ii-Help Drive Relevant Organic Traffic to Your Site<\/h4>\n
iii-Help Your Site Rank Better in SERPS<\/h4>\n
What Is the Importance of Keywords in PPC?<\/h2>\n
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Types of Keywords<\/h3>\n
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Short Tail Keywords<\/h3>\n
Long Tail Keywords<\/h3>\n
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Negative Keywords<\/h3>\n
Competitor Keywords<\/h3>\n
Geo-specific Keywords<\/h3>\n
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Seasonal Keywords<\/h3>\n
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<\/a><\/div>\nWhat Types of Keywords Should You Use in Your PPC?<\/h2>\n
Keyword Matching Options<\/h3>\n
Broad Match<\/h3>\n
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