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Keywords

What are keywords?

Keywords are the search terms users enter into search engines to find an answer or solution. A distinction is made between short-tail keywords (few words, high volume, highly competitive) and long-tail keywords (multiple words, lower volume, clearer intent). Today, search intent is more important than search volume: informational, transactional, navigational, commercial. At Waterproof Web Wizard, we always combine keyword research with GSC, DataForSEO, and SERP analysis, a keyword that doesn’t match SERP reality is a waste of budget.

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  • Search Terms
  • Keyword
  • Long-tail keywords
  • Short-tail keywords
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