What it is
Keywords are the words and phrases people type into search engines when they're looking for something. In SEO, keywords are the bridge between what your customers are searching for and the content on your website. Choosing the right ones — and using them naturally — is fundamental to getting found.
Why it matters
If your website uses different language than your customers use, you're invisible to them. Someone searching "emergency plumber Chicago" won't find your page titled "Urgent Plumbing Assistance in the Chicago Metropolitan Area" — even if you offer exactly that service.
The mistake most people make
Targeting keywords based on gut feeling instead of data. Business owners often optimize for what they think customers search, not what they actually search. A quick look at keyword research tools changes everything — the actual search terms are often surprisingly different from what you'd expect.
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