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520 impressions, only 16 clicks

by whitebread
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My website is sitting at number 5 on google for a high search keyword. According to googles webmaster tool. I have received 520 impressions and only 16 clicks. Can anyone help me ? I uptimized my title, description, and still I have a low CTR. Also, I did an alexa check for my keyword it shows that the #1 position gets 39% of that traffic. Do I realy have to get to position 1 to get that traffic I have worked hard for?
#520 #clicks #impressions
  • Profile picture of the author dvduval
    Sadly, position 5 is below the fold on many people's screens. You almost have to be in the top 2-3 for it to really get traffic these days.
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    • Profile picture of the author whitebread
      Yes it is indeed below the fold but what about the Impressions I'm getting with the low CTR?
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    • Profile picture of the author Irnes Jakupovic
      There is nothing anyone here could do to help you. If you truly optimized your stuff to the best of your ability you cannot do anything more while staying at rank 5. Also wait a week to really gauge your CTR, one day is simply not enough.

      Your only other option is to keep building backlinks and get to #1.
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  • Profile picture of the author Mike Grant
    Can't suggest anything to do without seeing your site.
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  • Profile picture of the author bigcat1967
    Done this for only one day? I find that weekends / holidays - people aren't in. Give it some time.
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  • Profile picture of the author whitebread
    its been about 3 days now since i have been on position 5, and i have been getting a lot of impressions but no clicks.
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