Keyword Research

Step 1: Research

Step 2: Keyword Search

Keywords should usually be 2-5 word phrases. A good example of the keyword phrase for this page would be to use "keyword research" vice "keyword."

The best places to research your keywords are:

Overture Keyword Suggestion Tool : free (multiply results X 12 to get approximate monthly web searches)

Google AdWords Keyword Sandbox: free

Wordtracker Keyword Optimization: more comprehensive keyword service, but charges a fee

These keyword search tools track past web traffic across a portion of the web to determine future keyword search results. Keep in mind this does not account for seasonal shifts.

Step 3: Copy Writing