{"id":12401,"date":"2019-06-13T15:26:00","date_gmt":"2019-06-13T09:56:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rankwatch.com\/blog\/?p=12401"},"modified":"2023-06-21T15:27:10","modified_gmt":"2023-06-21T09:57:10","slug":"seo-basics-for-successful-content-writing","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rankwatch.com\/blog\/seo-basics-for-successful-content-writing\/","title":{"rendered":"SEO Basics for Successful Content Writing"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rankwatch.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Untitled-design-2.png?ssl=1\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-13545\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rankwatch.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Untitled-design-2.png?resize=640%2C356&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"640\" height=\"356\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rankwatch.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Untitled-design-2.png?w=882&amp;ssl=1 882w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rankwatch.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Untitled-design-2.png?resize=300%2C167&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rankwatch.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Untitled-design-2.png?resize=768%2C428&amp;ssl=1 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As a business owner or marketer, you must have noticed that most people in your industry are emphasizing the importance of high-quality content. Content is the one that converts the users, and ultimately, improves your ROI. However, what needs to be stressed is that content is nothing without SEO.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you don\u2019t know how to apply SEO techniques, your content won\u2019t get a chance to work its magic. Becoming an SEO expert takes time so you should first master the SEO basics for content writing. The following guide will give you all the important information you need to start this journey. <\/span><\/p>\n<h2>What is SEO writing?<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">First of all, you need to know what you are facing. SEO writing is a search engine optimization writing which focuses on creating content that will attract the attention of the search engines using targeted keywords and keyword phrases.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Why is their attention so important?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When a search engine assesses that your website, post, or blog is valuable to their users, your page will rank higher in the search results. This will contribute to your business because the better your ranking is, the more people will find you. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Search engines basically point people to your website if you know how to use SEO strategies. To accomplish that, you need to create a search engine-directed content.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some of the basic elements you need to master in SEO writing are:<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Keywords<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Meta-data<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Links to other pages<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">High-quality writing<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Content structure<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Content length<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The visual aspect<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Now, let\u2019s explain each step in more detail.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>1. The king of SEO \u2013 keywords<\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rankwatch.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/exact-match-keywords.jpg?ssl=1\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-5751\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rankwatch.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/exact-match-keywords.jpg?resize=510%2C340&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"exact-match-keywords\" width=\"510\" height=\"340\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rankwatch.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/exact-match-keywords.jpg?w=510&amp;ssl=1 510w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rankwatch.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/exact-match-keywords.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 510px) 100vw, 510px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When it comes to SEO writing, keywords are where it all starts. Without the right keywords, your SEO efforts won\u2019t have any effect.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, this process is much more complex than it seems.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The first step is to find the right keywords for your website. Use Google&#8217;s Keyword Tool and try out some of the phrases and how they perform. This tool will show you the following:<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Searchers made for those keywords<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The competition for those keywords<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The keywords that match your niche and have good results should be your pick. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The next important element is to embed them in the content naturally. This is crucial because the search engines will recognize keyword stuffing. While it is still uncertain whether there is a perfect formula for keyword frequency, some claim that you should aim for 2-5% keyword density.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The solution is to use long-tail keywords rather than repeating the same keyword over and over again. <\/span><\/p>\n<h2>2. Format meta-tags<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Meta-tags establish communication between search engines and your site. They are words hidden in the code and they give search engines an idea of what your content is about. \u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">They are located inside the html\u2019s head:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">E.g. <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&lt;head&gt;Put meta-tags here&lt;\/head&gt;<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Meta-tags consist of three main parts:<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>The title tag \u2013 <\/strong>It specifies your site for both search engines and visitors. Suggested length: 55-65 characters. Try to embed long tail keywords in the title tag.<\/li>\n<li><strong>The meta-description tag \u2013 <\/strong>Presents the site\u2019s summary. Suggested length: less than160 characters.<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rankwatch.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Screenshot-1.png?ssl=1\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-12422 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rankwatch.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Screenshot-1.png?resize=620%2C186&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"The meta-description tag\" width=\"620\" height=\"186\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rankwatch.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Screenshot-1.png?w=620&amp;ssl=1 620w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rankwatch.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Screenshot-1.png?resize=300%2C90&amp;ssl=1 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 620px) 100vw, 620px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>\u00a0The meta-keywords tag<\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong> \u2013 <\/strong>This is where you add the keywords you used in your page. <\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When search engines read your tags, they conclude if the description, title, and keywords are related to the content. For more information about meta-tags, check out this post <\/span><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/support.google.com\/webmasters\/answer\/79812?hl=en\">by Google<\/a>. <\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2>3. Add useful links<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Linking other pages in your content will give additional information to the user and clarify any doubts. From the search engines perspective, if you add links you aim to provide thorough content.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can use two types of linking:<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Internal linking<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">External linking<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><b>Internal links<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or inbound links lead the users to a different page on your website. That page should be related to the topic and add some new information that will be useful to the readers. They benefit your SEO because the user will stay engaged with your website longer. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">On the other hand, <\/span><b>external links<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> direct users to a reputable page on someone else\u2019s website. When you add links from other sources, they must be trustworthy and reputable. Adding poor-quality hurt your SEO strategy. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Another important pointer is that both internal and external links need to fit the context. <\/span><\/p>\n<h2>4. Only provide high-quality writing<\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rankwatch.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/desk-email-laptop-7112-1.jpg?ssl=1\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-12417 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rankwatch.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/desk-email-laptop-7112-1.jpg?resize=640%2C325&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Only provide high-quality writing in content\" width=\"640\" height=\"325\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rankwatch.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/desk-email-laptop-7112-1.jpg?w=710&amp;ssl=1 710w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rankwatch.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/desk-email-laptop-7112-1.jpg?resize=300%2C152&amp;ssl=1 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Search engines aim for positive user experience. If you write just for the sake of publishing something that will negatively affect your SEO efforts.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ensure that your content is high-quality by:<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Including valuable information<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Covering relevant topics to your niche<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Including topics that people care about<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Providing practical advice<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Adding data and statistics from credible sources (if applicable)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Editing the content<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Proofreading the content <\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In addition, your content needs to be <\/span><b>readable<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Don\u2019t use complicated words and phrases. Conversational writing style performs the best.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Keep in mind that search engines also keep track of the bounce rate. That is, whether users interact with your site or leave immediately. According to SEMrush, bounce rate is the 4th most important ranking factor on SERPs.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You need to provide content that will enhance the user experience and then search engines will notice you too.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>5. Pay attention to the structure<\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rankwatch.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/black-and-white-black-and-white-blur-34088.jpg?ssl=1\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-12415\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rankwatch.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/black-and-white-black-and-white-blur-34088.jpg?resize=640%2C325&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Pay attention to the content structure\" width=\"640\" height=\"325\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rankwatch.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/black-and-white-black-and-white-blur-34088.jpg?w=710&amp;ssl=1 710w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rankwatch.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/black-and-white-black-and-white-blur-34088.jpg?resize=300%2C152&amp;ssl=1 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Most people first skim the page before they decide if they are going to read it. If they take a look at your page and see an endless string of words, the chances that they\u2019ll leave right away are quite high. Consequently, this will increase your bounce rate. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Prevent such result by paying attention to how you structure your content. Scannable content is more appealing to the readers.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While you are writing and structuring the post, make sure that you use:<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Headings<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Subheading<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bolded titles<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Short paragraphs (2-3 sentences per paragraph)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Logical structure<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bullets and numbering<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Design content with these tips in mind and you\u2019ll create a coherent and comprehensive post.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>6. Aim for the right content lengths<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Of course, the <\/span><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rankwatch.com\/blog\/how-long-should-a-post-be-for-seo-in-2019\/\">content length<\/a><\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> depends on what you are writing about.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, the search engines still give preference to longer blogs and articles. When I say longer post, that doesn\u2019t mean that you need to write pages and pages of content. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What it means is that you need to cover the topic in a certain length to signal the search engines that you plan to provide value to the users. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Preferably, try to write a post of <\/span><b>1,000 words<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. That should be enough to cover the topic in depth but not to bore the readers.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The minimum should be <\/span><b>600 words<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. It is unlikely that you can provide value with content that is shorter than that. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Note that these parameters refer to articles and blog posts. Social media posts and website descriptions should be concise. <\/span><\/p>\n<h2>7. Enhance the content with visuals<\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rankwatch.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/device-digital-ecommerce-35550-1.jpg?ssl=1\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-12412\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rankwatch.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/device-digital-ecommerce-35550-1.jpg?resize=640%2C325&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Enhance the content with visuals\" width=\"640\" height=\"325\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rankwatch.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/device-digital-ecommerce-35550-1.jpg?w=710&amp;ssl=1 710w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.rankwatch.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/device-digital-ecommerce-35550-1.jpg?resize=300%2C152&amp;ssl=1 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Content should be created for readers in the first place and then for search engines. Visuals can improve the experience of the users by making content more appealing and interesting. Moreover, they will also improve your SEO.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here are some of the best strategies that will help you with this part:<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Include on-page images and add word-rich <\/span><b>image titles<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. When people do a search for that keyword, your image title will lead them to your page.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Use alt-image text. They are great for optimizing keywords that you target. <\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Opt for images that have <\/span><b>small file sizes<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. If the file sizes are too large they will slow down your <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rankwatch.com\/feature\/site-audit-feature\/\">website<\/a><\/strong> and chase the users away. <\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Add <\/span><b>infographics with descriptive text<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Both search engines and people love infographics because they are full of useful information. However, the search engines see them just as images so a description will clarify what information they provide.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Use <\/span><b>videos<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Not only are they entertaining for the users, but the search engines recognize them as high-quality content. <\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With these tips, your content will be optimized and the visuals will leave a lasting effect on the users. <\/span><\/p>\n<h2>Conclusion<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The right SEO strategy will provide you with all the tools to keep your audience engaged and search engines satisfied with your website. The question is are you ready to see the power of effective content writing? If you are, these basic steps are the perfect place to start.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Before we say our goodbyes, let\u2019s sum up all the important pointers.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Key Takeaways:<\/b><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Choose the right keywords and embed them naturally.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Use title tags, meta-description tags, and meta-keyword tags to explain the purpose of your content to search engines.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Internal and external links will provide additional information to the users and improve your content\u2019s credibility.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your content needs to be relevant, valuable, and practical. Make sure that you edit it and proofread it before publishing.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Scannable structure helps users to get interested in your content.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ideal content length should range between 600 and 1,000 words.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Visual elements will improve the user\u2019s experience and optimize your content.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>As a business owner or marketer, you must have noticed that most people in your industry are emphasizing the importance of high-quality content. Content is the one that converts the users, and ultimately, improves your ROI. However, what needs to be stressed is that content is nothing without SEO. 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