Search Intent
The underlying goal behind a search query: informational (learn), navigational (find a site), commercial (compare options), or transactional (buy). Content must match intent to rank.
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A text description of an image that helps search engines understand the image content and makes pages accessible to screen readers.
A content architecture where a comprehensive pillar page links to related subtopic pages, signaling topical authority to search engines.
A keyword or topic that competitors rank for but you do not. Identifying content gaps reveals opportunities to create new pages and capture traffic.
The length of time a visitor spends on a page after clicking from search results before returning to the SERP. Longer dwell time suggests content satisfied the query.
Experience, Expertise, Authoritativeness, Trustworthiness — Google's quality framework for evaluating content. Especially important for health, finance, and safety topics.
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