SEMANTIC
SEO IN
2017 &
BEYOND:
THE
ULTIMATE
GUIDE
LISSA ANDERSON SEO
WWW.SMARTSEOSERVICE.COM
A Definition of Semantics
and How They Affect SEO
Semantics describes the differences and/or similarities in
perceived meanings of words, sentences, and/or phrases,
relative to context.
How Does This Relate to
SEO?
you can begin to appreciate
how tricky it becomes for
Google to return relevant
results for each and every
query — especially with the
progression of voice search
and its unique complexities.
How Does
Google
Handle
Semantics?
Google’s artificial intelligence
algorithm (RankBrain) detects
patterns of search queries, their
context and consequent user
behavior.
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Here is a fantastic, visual representation of such
contextual patterns from David Harry (with red paths
depicting strongest relations, blue showing the
weakest):
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So, how exactly do you
rank in Google using
semantic SEO in 2017?
Here is the secret
dominating tactic
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Tactic #1:
Craft Killer
Contextual
Content
Semantics is an incredibly vast
subject — but you don’t need to
be an expert to start applying it
skilfully to your content today.
A U R E N H I L L
G O O G L E N O W C A R E S L E S S A B O U T
K E Y W O R D S A N D M O R E A B O U T T O P I C S
— P A R T I C U L A R L Y T H E
C O N V E R S A T I O N A L V A L U E O F Y O U R
C O N T E N T ( T O A P P E A S E V O I C E
S E A R C H Q U E R I E S ) .
REMEMBER:
Google’s job is to return the best/most relevant result to
every user. Constantly think about user-intent when
creating your content.
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Make it long form
Make it remarkable
Make it recent
Make it relevant
Make it count
H E R E A R E M Y
O W N C O N T E N T
R U L E S :
S P E N D M O R E T I M E
O N K E Y W O R D
R E S E A R C H
Always use a combination of tools like
SEMrush, Ahrefs, and Keyword Tool for a wide
array of ideas and evidence
Plug your well-ranking competitors into
SEMrush and spy on their keywords to gain
fresh ideas for long-tail search queries
Long Tail Pro is an exceptional tool to consider
for your arsenal — one of the best I’ve used
Turn to Quora and other communities like
Reddit to see what your target audience are
asking, then answer them via content on your
own website
Finally, use a tool that many under-utilize:
Google’s very own auto-suggest feature,
answer boxes, accordions and the “related
links” section at the bottom of SERPs
These results contain many GOLDEN
nuggets — Google is practically telling
you how to rank by showing you its
interpretations!
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Your site needs to be regularly checked and
maintained, along with any technical
improvements following a detailed, up-to-date
SEO audit — then optimized to efficiently
convert visitors into sales via conversion
optimization.
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Semantic SEO in 2017 & Beyond: The Ultimate Guide

  • 1.
    SEMANTIC SEO IN 2017 & BEYOND: THE ULTIMATE GUIDE LISSAANDERSON SEO WWW.SMARTSEOSERVICE.COM
  • 2.
    A Definition ofSemantics and How They Affect SEO Semantics describes the differences and/or similarities in perceived meanings of words, sentences, and/or phrases, relative to context.
  • 3.
    How Does ThisRelate to SEO? you can begin to appreciate how tricky it becomes for Google to return relevant results for each and every query — especially with the progression of voice search and its unique complexities.
  • 4.
    How Does Google Handle Semantics? Google’s artificialintelligence algorithm (RankBrain) detects patterns of search queries, their context and consequent user behavior. A U R E N H I L L S L I D E 0 4
  • 5.
    Here is afantastic, visual representation of such contextual patterns from David Harry (with red paths depicting strongest relations, blue showing the weakest): L A U R E N H I L L S L I D E 0 2 10 20 30 40 50 Jan Feb Mar Apr May 0
  • 6.
    So, how exactlydo you rank in Google using semantic SEO in 2017? Here is the secret dominating tactic L A U R E N H I L L S L I D E 0 1
  • 7.
    Tactic #1: Craft Killer Contextual Content Semanticsis an incredibly vast subject — but you don’t need to be an expert to start applying it skilfully to your content today. A U R E N H I L L
  • 8.
    G O OG L E N O W C A R E S L E S S A B O U T K E Y W O R D S A N D M O R E A B O U T T O P I C S — P A R T I C U L A R L Y T H E C O N V E R S A T I O N A L V A L U E O F Y O U R C O N T E N T ( T O A P P E A S E V O I C E S E A R C H Q U E R I E S ) .
  • 9.
    REMEMBER: Google’s job isto return the best/most relevant result to every user. Constantly think about user-intent when creating your content. L A U R E N H I L L
  • 10.
    Make it longform Make it remarkable Make it recent Make it relevant Make it count H E R E A R E M Y O W N C O N T E N T R U L E S :
  • 11.
    S P EN D M O R E T I M E O N K E Y W O R D R E S E A R C H Always use a combination of tools like SEMrush, Ahrefs, and Keyword Tool for a wide array of ideas and evidence Plug your well-ranking competitors into SEMrush and spy on their keywords to gain fresh ideas for long-tail search queries Long Tail Pro is an exceptional tool to consider for your arsenal — one of the best I’ve used Turn to Quora and other communities like Reddit to see what your target audience are asking, then answer them via content on your own website Finally, use a tool that many under-utilize: Google’s very own auto-suggest feature, answer boxes, accordions and the “related links” section at the bottom of SERPs
  • 12.
    These results containmany GOLDEN nuggets — Google is practically telling you how to rank by showing you its interpretations! S L I D E 0 4
  • 13.
    Your site needsto be regularly checked and maintained, along with any technical improvements following a detailed, up-to-date SEO audit — then optimized to efficiently convert visitors into sales via conversion optimization. L A U R E N H I L L 10 20 30 40 Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep 50 Oct 0
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