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December 30, 2007
Keyword phrase obsevations in "trends"
Welcome to the KEI Observation Deck.
Let's dip into Wordtracker for a few random observations around the the topic of "trends" as a root word.
Each of the following exact phrases have less than 10 competing pages based on the Google search engine and at least a dozen searches within Wordtracker data within the last 90 days. Keep in mind that when estimating traffic the number of times search is less than a fraction of 1% of all the searches being done on the Web.
Rather than displaying KEI values I am simply listing observations with less than 10 pages competing.
Here we go...
"Fashion Trends in the 90's"
"future trends in home health care"
"global credit card trends"
"Madonna Fashion Trends"
"new trends in physical therapy"
"cabinet hardware trends"
"globalization and trends in higher education"
"woodworking industry trends"
"Advertising in trends"
"violent crime trends graph"
"research trends post SARS on health care workers"
"hotel trends in technology"
"trends in emerging affluent consumer market"
"us flavor trends"
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Tomorrow night on December 31st, the clock will strike twelve and people all over the world cheer and wish each other a very Happy New Years.
Here's a quote from a wonderful writer, Ann Landers....
May this coming year, be better than all the others. Vow to do some of the things that you have always wanted to do, but couldn't find the time. Call up an old friend. Forgive an old grudge and replace it with some pleasant memories. Walk tall, and smile more. You'll look ten years younger.
I take this opportunity to wish you a wonderful and very Happy New Year in 2008.
Highest regards,
John Alexander
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Posted by John at 02:22 PM | Comments (0)
December 28, 2007
Root word of "problem" then root of "solution."
Welcome to the KEI Observation Deck.
Today I wanted to dip into a few specific phrases being used by searchers that know they have a problem.
Here we go then....
"furnace or thermostat problem" KEI 105.8
"problem retrieving your portfolio" KEI 153.1
"under floor heating problems" KEI 162.0
"math problem solving method" KEI 204.8
"problems with 1989 jeep wrangler" KEI 225.0
"foods to give cats with gastrointestinal problems" KEI 324.0
"change electric meter problems" KEI 361.0
"asthma problems natural treatment" KEI 441.0
"mcafee e-mail problems" KEI 462.3
"problems with JVC DVD Recorders" KEI 529.0
"blended families with problems" KEI 576.0
"outlook 6 mail problems" KEI 1301.0
Advantages of Disadvantages of Problem Based Learning" KEI 676.0
And now let's check out the opposite windows of opportunity for people searching using phrase clusters that involve "solutions."
"summer staffing solutions" KEI 48.0
"winter staffing solutions" KEI 129.0
"complete turnkey dropship solution" KEI 128.0
"broadband internet solutions for hotels" KEI 361.0
"Small Church Solutions" KEI 490.0
"natural paint removal solutions" KEI 529.0
"professional av product solutions" KEI 812.3
"Customer Solution Profit" KEI 16,290.0
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December 24, 2007
"light related" high KEI Keyword phrase observations
Welcome to the KEI Observation Deck.
Here we are ready to dip into Wordtracker's member area to grab a few quick high KEI valued phrases with fair to huge windows of opportunity.
As you know, the higher the KEI value, the bigger your window of opportunity. A KEI value of 100 is considered a potentially good phrase. A KEI of 400 is considered an excellent phrase.
"quick ship lighting" KEI 152.1
"ballasts for lights" KEI 220.0
"ceiling mounted outdoor light fixtures" KEI 253.5
"mixing light to make colors" KEI 308.2
"pendant lighting brushed nickel" KEI 352.8
"sky light installation and repair" KEI 722.0
"different types of fluorescent light bulbs" KEI 763.2
"dusk to dawn decorative outdoor lights" KEI 882.0
"Lighted Lawn Sculpture" KEI 1014.0
"wholesale stained glass lighting" KEI 1600.0
"led clip cockpit lighting" KEI 1764.0
"denominational light bulb joke" KEI 4624.0
"how to use black lights" KEI 6,055.0
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December 23, 2007
Keyword research tips published on a new lens
Hi there,
Stand by for more recent KEI Observations coming up shortly.
But first some tips on Keyword Forensics....
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Have yourself a Merry Christmas.
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December 22, 2007
More scenic related keywords for the season
I wish you glad tidings my friend.
Thank you for dropping in to the KEI Observation Deck for a few more high KEI keyword observations.
The root word today is "scene." Always remember that when you are digging for data in Wordtracker, you want the widest possible scope of discovery.
TIP: Alway work with singular terms and Wordtracker's comprehensive search functionality will do right and left hand word stemimg and grab the plurals for you too.
Here we go then...
"Christmas Wallpaper Scenes for the Computer KEI 232.0
"montana scenery photo" KEI 243.0
"country scenes in winter" KEI 400.0
"Printable Nativity Scenes" KEI 401.3
"wildlife scene etched glass" KEI 625.0
"Christmas Night Scenes" KEI 802.0
"Christmas Snow Scenes" KEI 8525.0
Okay, let's shift gears a bit and see what kind of phrase clusters
people have been using to "find" things on the Internet in the last 90 days.
"latest research finding relevant to child obesity" KEI 324.0
"find the origin of your name" KEI 357.1
"Finding out What Dreams Mean" KEI 640.0
"Finding Classmates for Free" KEI 641.3
"Free Seek and Find Games" KEI 981.0
"Test To Find Best Pet" KEI 1105.0
"Find El Paso Realtor" KEI 1132.0
"freeware favorites finder" KEI 924.5
"Where Can I Find Bridal Flip Flops" KEI 3249.0
Okay, if you need more keywords, why not head over to Wordtracker
and try it out for yourself?
Affiliate marketers...one of my very favorite affiliate marketers
and all around helpful people is a lady by the name of Ginette Degner.
I've learned a lot from this lady over the years.
If I had to describe Ginette in just a few words, I would say that she is the voice of logic when it comes to affiliate strategies. She has just launched a brand new blog called the Affiliate Idea Factory.
Keep an eye on Ms. Degner. She is an exceptional talent and it should be interesting to see how this Blog for Affiliate Marketers comes along over the next few weeks and months.
That's it for today. Drop in again soon. Stay safe over the holidays and have please yourself a merry Little Christmas and a Happy and prosperous New Year for 2008.
Perhaps we'll see you at the upcoming SEO Las Vegas Workshop next month. In the meantime, peace and remember the reason for the season.
Best wishes
John Alexander
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December 21, 2007
Keyword observations related to "Google" and Christmas
If you know me, I am fascinated with exploring user search behavior.
Here on the KEI Observation Deck the slightest idea triggers me to go exploring the data that surrounds it.
Today....I noticed (as we all probably did) that Google has started its first in a series of "Christmas doodles." If you look at the Google search engine you see a series of cartoon doodles that unfold to tell a little story each year. As each day before Christmas approaches, so does the story unravel. Here are some examples of past Google Doodles and information about Dennis Hwang the guy who creates Google doodles.
I think these little holiday logos are one of the most brilliant viral things that Google has ever come up with.
Think back to a time when every major search engine on the planet a screen filled with every type of information packed into it....along comes the new Search Engine that does something completely different than the rest. A search engine that only has a logo and a search box.
But then they have so much creative fun with their logo and use it
so beautifully.
Okay, a few very brief observations today on the term Google as a root word.
"pictures of google corporation" KEI 100
"Google Talk for Blackberry Phones" KEI 112.5
"text message search google mobile" KEI 441.0
"google auto route" KEI 645.3
"How do you place a Google Map on your site" KEI 2116.0
Interesting but not too much of immediate interest. So my next thought is about the season itself. People are always telling me there are no decent high KEI keywords for "Christmas" related searches.
Okay, let's give Wordtracker keyword forensics a whirl....
and here are a few interesting observations in under 60 seconds:
"Christmas Night Scenes" KEI 696.0
"Christmas Snow Scenes" KEI 5,389.0
"free radio station for christmas songs" KEI 6,032.0
"Where Can I Get Free Toys for Christmas" KEI 20,170.0
"Christmas Help for Low Income Families" KEI 27,890.0
"Christmas Theme Desktops" KEI 32,130.0
Of course these are great windows of opportunity if you have something relevant that you can tie into to them with for next Christmas.
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If I don't have a chance to post again before Christmas, I'll take this opportunity to wish you a WONDERFUL Christmas holiday and have a safe and Happy New Year.
John Alexander
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December 20, 2007
Keyword research phrases involving numbers
Welcome to the KEI Observation Deck.
If it is your first time here, I should explain that the KEI Observation Deck is a place where I like to did into Wordtracker's Member database and post interesting keyword phrase observations.
My name is John Alexander and a few years ago, I wrote a very basic e-book called Wordtracker Magic. The idea was to help people look beyond the keyword hunting mindset and help them explore trends in data.
This is what I just recently found within the last 4 minutes of research and the interest was around the root topic of "numbers."
A higher KEI value (400 or higher) generally tells you you have found a good window of opportunity. In fact the higher the KEI value, as a general rule...the less stress there is for you to grab visibility and traffic for that exact researched phrase. I get tired of people telling me that there are NO good keyword windows of opportunity when all I can ever see are huge windows of opportunity. But that's because I explore user behavior rather than guess at logical sounding keywords.
If you'd like some clarification on how to grab good keyword windows of opportunity, the grab my free e-book called Wordtracker Magic. It's a little dated but the principles are extremely powerful and what can I say....it's free!
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Okay...on to grabbing some "number" observations.....shall we?
Here we go with recent searches:
"trace cell phone numbers free" KEI 535.3
"photoluminescent house numbers" KEI 625.0
"number of hiv infection record cases health" KEI 529.0
"HOUSE NUMBERS FOR MAILBOXES" KEI 684.5
"Numbers and Their Meaning" KEI 698.3
"reverse phone look up on cell phone numbers" KEI 882.0
"Chinese Meaning of Numbers" KEI 1540.0
"free canada virtual number" KEI 2304.0
"spyware doctor 4.0 serial number" KEI 4033.0
Oh yes....and ahhh
"Santas Phone Number" KEI 145.9
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Posted by John at 05:58 PM | Comments (0)
December 14, 2007
Snow related keyword observations
Here we go....with a few "snow" related observations....
"plastic snowman lawn decoration" KEI 288.0 2 Competing
"Snow Throwers Reviews" KEI 372.0 10 competing
"Who Makes the Best Snowblower" KEI 380.0 4 competing
"personalized christmas snowman stocking" KEI 408 3 competing
"geographic pictures of snowy owls" KEI 529.0 1 competing
"peanuts halloween snowglobes" KEI 625.0 1 competing
"organic snowsuits" KEI 833.3 3 competing
"Snow Village Displays" KEI 12,200 5 competing
Drop by Wordtracker for loads more great keyword observations.
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Best wishes,
John Alexander
Posted by John at 07:33 PM | Comments (0)
December 11, 2007
How important is your lawn related keywords?
Here are a few more recent high KEI observations from the Wordtracker members area:
"honda lawnmower blade brake assembly" KEI 144.0
"lawn garden decor bird feeders" KEI 192.0
"Lawn damage from acorns" KEI 196.0
"lawn weedkiller suppliers" KEI 225.0
"build a generator from a lawnmower engine" KEI 242.0
"lawn and garden decor birdhouses" KEI 289.0
"plastic snowman lawn decoration" KEI 576.0
"lawn and garden decor angels" KEI 684.5
"Lighted Lawn Sculpture" KEI 900.0
Just a few quick observations on searches done in the last 90 days
working with "lawn" as a root word.
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December 09, 2007
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