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A Simple Workflow for Keyword Research for Content Planning

Adam Sherk

For businesses engaging in content marketing a more in-depth research and planning process is usually required, as content is often produced on a smaller scale and potentially with higher stakes. For a more intensive approach check out a great piece that Stephanie Chang wrote called How to Build a Content Marketing Strategy.

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Press Release Optimization Checklist and Tips

Adam Sherk

Use keyword research tools such as Google AdWords Keyword Tool and Google Insights for Search to evaluate and refine candidates and discover popular variations. Avoid over-use of “ marketing speak.” Look for keyword phrases with reasonable search volume that accurately convey the key concept. Use direct, straightforward language.

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Do People Search for “Breaking News”?

Adam Sherk

However, according to the Google Adwords Keyword Tool , some people do: Currently CNN.com and MSNBC.com are the top two listings in Google for “breaking news.” And if I want to get an overview of the current news of the day I’ll go to Google News or Yahoo! News , or direct navigate to a major news site.

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Do People Search for “Breaking News”?

Adam Sherk

However, according to the Google Adwords Keyword Tool , some people do: Currently CNN.com and MSNBC.com are the top two listings in Google for “breaking news.” And if I want to get an overview of the current news of the day I’ll go to Google News or Yahoo! News , or direct navigate to a major news site.

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Editorial SEO Tactics for the Newsroom

Adam Sherk

Here are some of the key areas to address: To be clear this is not meant to encompass the full spectrum of technical, editorial and marketing components in a comprehensive SEO program. Keyword research tools like the Google AdWords Keyword Tool or WordTracker are used to determine the best terms to optimize for.

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The Most Overused Buzzwords and Marketing Speak in Press Releases

Adam Sherk

Home About Contact PR Publishing SEO Social Media Subscribe Adam Sherk The Most Overused Buzzwords and Marketing Speak in Press Releases by Adam Sherk on June 29, 2010 Unique, one-of-a-kind, best-of-breed…blah, blah, blah. We see this type of marketing speak over and over in press releases and promotional materials.