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        • brewngrow
          brewngrow last edited by

          For example I have a keyword - IPA Beer, and I have a keyword - IPA Beer Kit. If I use the keyword IPA Beer Kit will I get the benefit of the IPA Beer keyword as well as the IPA Beer Kit keyword? Hope this makes sense. Thanks in advance for the help!

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          • pankajvmgupta
            pankajvmgupta last edited by

            Yes it will... As your long tail keywords also include short tail keywords in it. So yes you will get the credit for the same.

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            • lawyersonia
              lawyersonia last edited by

              Combining two keywords in your content can potentially help you rank for both keywords, but it's not guaranteed. Search engines like Google analyze various factors to determine the relevance and authority of your content for specific keywords. Here are some steps you can take to optimize your content for multiple keywords:

              Conduct Keyword Research: Identify relevant keywords that your target audience is searching for. Look for keywords with high search volume and low competition.

              Create High-Quality Content: Develop informative and engaging content that incorporates your target keywords naturally. Ensure that your content provides value to your audience and addresses their needs or interests.

              Use Keywords Strategically: Place your target keywords strategically throughout your content, including in the title, headings, meta tags, and body text. Avoid keyword stuffing, as this can negatively impact your rankings.

              Optimize for User Intent: Consider the intent behind each keyword and tailor your content to meet the needs of users searching for those keywords. Provide helpful information, answer questions, and offer solutions to their problems.

              Monitor Performance: Track the performance of your content using analytics tools to see how it ranks for your target keywords. Make adjustments as needed to improve your rankings over time.

              While combining two keywords in your content can potentially help you rank for both, it's essential to focus on providing high-quality, relevant content that meets the needs of your audience. By following these best practices, you can increase your chances of ranking well for multiple keywords and driving organic traffic to your we

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              • iKrishna
                iKrishna last edited by

                Yes, I will get credit in both targeted keywords, which will help rank those keywords as well.

                With this practice, search bots could find more prefixes and suffix keywords. And increase the possibility of search engines.

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                • DenzelSEO
                  DenzelSEO last edited by

                  Hello guys, I'm a Junior SEO Specialist. can i ask, my keyword 1 is seo specialist, then on my services page the keyword 2 is Seo expert., is this cannibalization? this is my website. help pls https://denzelsalazar.pinoyseo.ph/

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                  • minhasokz
                    minhasokz last edited by

                    I depends on Search Intent what people are searching like if you Search for SEO Expert or SEO Expert in Pakistan Both of these page have different intent.
                    So only using keywords does not fullfill it.

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                    • MrOSMANI
                      MrOSMANI @brewngrow last edited by

                      @brewngrow
                      Of course!

                      When you use the “IPA Beer Kit” keyword, you can get the benefit of both the “IPA Beer” and “IPA Beer Kit” keywords. This is because "IPA Beer Kit" includes the keyword "IPA Beer" as part of it. So by optimizing for “IPA Beer Kit,” you are also covering the “IPA Beer” keyword. I hope this clears up your doubts!

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                      • behradfarahaniir
                        behradfarahaniir last edited by

                        Hi Friends.
                        I had a question
                        I want to put two keywords on one page in Google, is it possible?
                        that page is : https://rayanita.com/website/marketplace
                        Thank you for your guidance

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                        • Nigel_Carr
                          Nigel_Carr last edited by

                          When you say 'get credit' you mean, found in search?

                          By putting the two keywords together you will get found for both. It's a clever way of getting more information in the title.

                          So if someone searches: "IPA Beer" you have a good chance of being found. If someone searches 'IPA Beer Kit' that will be found also.

                          If it was me I would probably use: 'IPA Beer Kits' as more people will search the plural.

                          For goodness sake don't go away and create two pages. Especially if all the information should be combined on one page.

                          So don't have a page for 'IPA Beer' and another 'IPA Beer Kit, because you run the risk of being found for neither.

                          Regards

                          Nigel

                          Kind Regards

                          Nigel

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                          • brewngrow
                            brewngrow last edited by

                            Thank you very much Gaston. This helps a lot!

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                            • GastonRiera
                              Gaston Riera last edited by

                              Hi there!

                              No, you will not have the benefit of both keywords.

                              In the case that you focus on **IPA beer kit, **Asuming that you rank really well for that search it is possible that you also rank well for the inner keyword: IPA beer.

                              Please keep in mind that Google advised not to create as many pages as keywords you want to target.

                              Hope it helps.
                              Best luck.
                              GR.

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