Ranking for "Longtail Keyword"

jimmy506 · 10-05-2009, 10:07 AM

I've talked to lots of people lately about HOW they search for things on Google. - Students, Teachers, Researchers and even the average Joe -

They tell me they don't use "quotes in search phrases" anymore.

They say; "Google has gotten better at search" , so they don't bother...

Am I missing something?

Should I still focus on longtail keywords?

JasonValens · 10-05-2009, 10:09 AM

The use of 'quotes' tells you how much competition there is for a phrase, without 'quotes' will tell you strength of competition. So few AND weak competitors will give you an indication of how easily you can rank for a long tail phrase.

Andyhenry · 10-05-2009, 10:17 AM

The opposite - They're not using quotes, but that doesn't mean Google doesn't care.

The reason Google is getting better is because it does care.

You should still focus on long tail phrases if people are searching with them (even without quotes).

Andy

jimmy506 · 10-05-2009, 10:23 AM

Thanks Guys!

I think I understand...

Wow, so much to learn!!!

Marhelper · 10-05-2009, 10:29 AM

Quotes tells Big "G" that you are looking for the exact phrase.

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jimmy506 HyperActive Warrior Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 105 Thanks: 53 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts	Ranking for "Longtail Keyword" - People aren't using "quotes" in search I've talked to lots of people lately about HOW they search for things on Google. - Students, Teachers, Researchers and even the average Joe - They tell me they don't use "quotes in search phrases" anymore. They say; "Google has gotten better at search" , so they don't bother... Am I missing something? Should I still focus on longtail keywords?
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JasonValens Mass Desire Engineer War Room Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: United Kingdom Posts: 86 Thanks: 0 Thanked 18 Times in 18 Posts	Re: Ranking for "Longtail Keyword" - People aren't using "quotes" in search The use of 'quotes' tells you how much competition there is for a phrase, without 'quotes' will tell you strength of competition. So few AND weak competitors will give you an indication of how easily you can rank for a long tail phrase.
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Andyhenry Beware - Straight Talker War Room Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: United Kingdom Posts: 5,953 Blog Entries: 16 Thanks: 221 Thanked 1,487 Times in 355 Posts Social Networking Contact Info	Re: Ranking for "Longtail Keyword" - People aren't using "quotes" in search The opposite - They're not using quotes, but that doesn't mean Google doesn't care. The reason Google is getting better is because it does care. You should still focus on long tail phrases if people are searching with them (even without quotes). Andy
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10-05-2009, 10:23 AM	#4
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Marhelper Acts 16:31 War Room Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: "The Lou" Posts: 1,397 Thanks: 86 Thanked 53 Times in 38 Posts	Re: Ranking for "Longtail Keyword" - People aren't using "quotes" in search Quotes tells Big "G" that you are looking for the exact phrase.
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