google hummingbird & semantic search and what they mean for content
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This presentation was created by Search Factory SEO Manager Stelios Moudakis. This gives insight to the Google Hummingbird update, semantic search and what the two mean for content! If you would like more information, see here: http://searchfactory.com.au/?p=6659TRANSCRIPT
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Google Hummingbird &
Semantic Search:
What they mean for content
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What’s a Hummingbird? Released in Aug
2013
Biggest rewrite to algorithm in 10 years
Focused on Semantic Search
Affects over 90% of searches!
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How does Semantic Search work?
Shift away from keyword-based
search Focus on understanding the
meaning behind the query.
Queries are broken down into:
Subject Predicate or Relationship (link between)
Object
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Enter the Knowledge Graph Subject Predicate or Relationship (link) Object
“What is the circumference of the Earth?”
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Knowledge Graph for Online Services Subject Predicate or Relationship (link)
Object
“flights to sydney”
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So how will Semantic Search
change SEO?
Google now reads website content
to determine the relevant subject or
entity for Semantic Search
For SEO this means: No more keyword stuffing
Relevance > Content > Onsites
LSI keywords adds relevance to
content
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What are LSI Keywords? In one word… synonyms
Same but different
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Finding LSI Keywords
Same but different
Search a Focus Keyword with the Keyword Planner Place the focus
keyword & plurals of it in Negative Keywords
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Tips for LSIs in Content
To add relevance to your [subject]:
In 500 words: Use Focus Keyword 3 times (first
occurrence in the first paragraph)
Use LSI Keyword #1 1-2 times
Use LSI Keyword #2 1-2 times
Write naturally and these terms
should flow seamlessly [Predicate or
Relationship (link)] Remember to use your brand name
throughout [entity] Above all, be relevant!
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Other Ways to find LSIs
Ubersuggest.org – Autocomplete
scraper
Related Searches (bottom of Google)