Monday, October 27, 2008

Using Keywords to Jumpstart Your Pay Per Click Advertising

By Brian Basch

A good list of keywords is vital for a successful pay per click campaign. You should be diligent in your research and attempt to find the best keywords. Try to compile a substantial list and leave no stone unturned to be successful.

You are probably wondering how to achieve this? Let us assume that you have chosen the base keyword "loan." This is a popular keyword. Unfortunately this is a saturated keyword and it is not easy to get a high position for it. To improve your position you should extend your keyword research.

Imagine all the ways that your base keyword can be used. There are several interpretations that a searcher might be looking for when they type in loans. Think of all the different ways searchers may interpret your keyword. Examples are; "getting loan" "house loan," "bad credit loan" etc.

These keywords are just a slight deviation from the base keyword. You can dig down and expand your scope. There are many varieties of loans available. You should combine these keywords with your first basic list and see all the options you will come up with, just from one base word.

An ad campaign can also be compiled from just lenders names. Then expand your concept by adding .com, .net or a country extension, if you are trying to target a country. Despite the fact that there are no domains for these key phrases you will be surprised to know that searchers do type in search words like this. These searchers will notice your ad and even take action by clicking through.

It's best to avoid general keywords, since there's so much competition for them. Instead, take it a little further, and expand on terms that are related to your general word. Rephrase various terms, too. "Bad credit loan" can easily be rephrased as "loan bad credit" to reach a different set of searchers.

Campaigns and keywords can be created around the different search keywords that your potential buyers will be looking for. It is wise to try all sorts of different keywords and phrases as searchers can use a wide variety of keywords and phrases.

Think about using domain names, product and serial numbers, and even plurals and misspellings of words as a springboard for your keyword list. Think about eliminating spaces between words - this is a common typing mistake that results in a large number of searches.

Use company names and domain names, as well as variations on them. Think about using superlatives like "best" or "cheapest", and remember that there may be spelling variations in different countries.

Check log files for your website to find out which keywords are working. You'll easily be able to find out which keyword a visitor used to find your site.

A good keyword list is the foundation for a successful pay per click campaign. To ensure your success, explore all your options before you decide on the words you're going to target.

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