SEO and Keyword Ranking

[NLDesignStudio]

I have a keyword that I am trying to get ranked for and I am trying to find out the best way to do it. Here is an example of what I am trying to figure out:

Let's say the keyword I am trying to rank for is "Red Widgets". Should I use keywords that are related to that keyword like "best red widgets online", "how to use red widgets", "what are the best red widgets", etc...

Should I be creating articles on these related keyword topics and submit them to the article directories and link back to my blog page about "red widgets" using these related keywords?

or

Should I take my blog post about "red widgets" have it rewrote and submit it to an article directory and link back to my blog post using the same keyword "red widgets"?

Any help is greatly appreciated.

[Hulk Hawking]

Originally Posted by NLDesignStudio

I have a keyword that I am trying to get ranked for and I am trying to find out the best way to do it. Here is an example of what I am trying to figure out:

Let's say the keyword I am trying to rank for is "Red Widgets". Should I use keywords that are related to that keyword like "best red widgets online", "how to use red widgets", "what are the best red widgets", etc...

Should I be creating articles on these related keyword topics and submit them to the article directories and link back to my blog page about "red widgets" using these related keywords?

or

Should I take my blog post about "red widgets" have it rewrote and submit it to an article directory and link back to my blog post using the same keyword "red widgets"?

Any help is greatly appreciated.

You must select your keyword that its so competitive and easy to rank to. and that the time you can submit to article directories.

[NLDesignStudio]

Yes, I'm aware of keyword competition and search count.