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The invaluable talents of a ghost writer
Filed under: About SEO by Nick on July 4th, 2009 @ 11:21 am
There is no law that says a website owner has to write his or her own web content. Writing is a talent and skill that everyone simply is not born with. Businesses want web content that is going to draw traffic and keep them interested. They want short and snappy web articles that is both informative and topic knowledgeable.
This is where the talent of a ghost writer comes into play. Even if you are an expert in your chosen field, it does not automatically mean you have the writing skills to put it across in writing that appeals to your target audience. A ghost writer who is proficient in writing content with SEO in mind is able to do just that.
Top quality
A ghost writer is not only able to write your web content, but can keep your business blog updated for you, keep your Facebook and maybe Twitter going as well. The norm is for ghost writers to give credit to the client they work for, not to themselves. This means any searcher and reader will automatically associate the content with your brand and you as an expert. As an entrepreneur you know how to run your business and that is a full time job.
Ghost writers are trained professionals who can produce a high volume of content on a regular basis. All business owners know that trust is a huge factor for a website. Thus, the more often you are able to add fresh content to your website, the more appeal it has for visitors.
For search engine optimisation purposes content must have targeted keywords. The problem comes in when keywords are stuck in willy-nilly or content is keyword stuffed. Using a professional ghost writer will ensure that your web content reads naturally and does not irritate visitors.
Boosts ranking
Professionally written content helps your SEO practices greatly. The correct use of targeted keywords throughout your content lifts web pages higher in the rankings. Amateur content with an over-abundance of keywords lead to web content being seen as spam. Search engines greatly dislike content that is perceived as spam and keyword stuffing. This can cause harm to your online reputation and your ranking.
Know where to look
It is not only large businesses that make use of the services of ghost writers. The services of top-notch ghost writers are accessible to everyone who wishes to use their talents. Good ghost writers with a proven track record can be found on various online freelance databases. The criteria you should look for is a ghost writer with a good portfolio, but one with a proven track record of writing high quality SEO content.
It is imperative to use the services of a ghost writer who is experienced in SEO writing as this is a niche type of writing. It is writing copy that is balanced with the specific target keywords that flows naturally.
It is a worthwhile investment to retain the services of a ghost writer. One that can make your brand highly visible as it leads to greater business success for yourself.
Isn’t great copywriting just as good as keywords?
Filed under: About SEO by Michael on July 4th, 2009 @ 10:34 am
The question of whether keyword research can’t just be skipped and concentrate rather on excellent copy that reads more naturally, has been asked many times. People often feel that when writing knowledgeable on their topic, they will automatically include target keywords. It is not a stupid question to ask, especially when people are aware of keyword stuffing.
Writing naturally without targeted keywords might result in website content that flows a bit better. What it also result in is that many target keywords will be missed out. There will also be missed opportunities to write related content. In the end it would lead to a loss of traffic in the target audience.
Missing out keywords
There are many different words that people use for the same things. Writing content without specific targeted keywords means the writer will use terminology known to him or her. Just as you have your preferred terms, so do searchers. People from different geographic regions have words they are used to and often regional spelling as well. On top of that people have different ways that they do searches.
Some will type a full sentence in the search bar, while another will put in just one word to search. Many prefer using keyword phrases. To appeal to the widest possible target audience, keyword research is essential. Amongst all the various forms, spelling and phrases that your target market use, you must ascertain the most popular. Without keyword research, the only people that will find your content are those who think exactly as you do. That means you are missing out on a large portion of your target audience.
Topics related to target keywords
In addition to searching differently, people are not searching for exactly the same thing. People within your target audience for a specific product or they may be looking for information in general about your topic. Their interest may lie in only a subtopic within your full topic content. A shopper may be looking for a specific product or they may want to compare product price and features. When proper keyword research is not done, related topic searchers will not be targeted with the natural keywords within your content.
Even if you are an expert in your niche, you cannot predict what terminology searchers will use. Language usage and popularity of keywords can change very fast. Without research it is not possible to keep up. Then also, new topics come along and trends change. All of this takes time to filter through. Keyword research highlights changes immediately. Keyword research also alerts you to related topics that you may not have included in your content. Neglecting to add an important topic to your content leads to missed opportunities.
You need it all for success
Before writing any content for your website, blog or for articles submission, do keyword research. Success for a website and business does not rest on only a few keywords. It rests on finding and using all the important keywords that relate to your specific topic. Doing this means you throw out a huge catch net for people who speak, search and think differently.
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