should I target typo keywords?

Discussion in 'General Marketing' started by iwilberin5, Jul 13, 2010.

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    Recently, I got some information about targeting the typo keywords, and I have some questions about this. Because when you type in Google with a typo, Google will automatically correct your typo, is it still worth to target on these typo keywords? thanks :)
     
    iwilberin5, Jul 13, 2010 IP
  2. Giamatti

    Giamatti Well-Known Member

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    yes it does, if you rank high for a typo keyword you will be displayed above the corrected results.
     
    Giamatti, Jul 14, 2010 IP
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    I think it makes more sense to just go after the properly spelled word. For PPC purposes, covering typos is part and parcel of the game, but for SEO, sticking with the actual keyword makes more sense, unless it is a situation where the typo is searched for nearly as much than the properly spelled words..
     
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    yes its worth it to go after those typo words. As long as the typo is relatively close to the correctly spelled word than it is worth it. Google does suggest the correct spelling if someone types it in but that doesn't mean someone always takes advantage of this feature google offers. Typo words also have wayyyy less compeition and they are easier to rank higher for.

    I have typos on almost all of my sites and most of the typos bring in some unexpected (but much needed) extra traffic. I wouldn't focus too much on the typos but they can forsure bring you some extra visitors to your site.
     
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    haveseo Well-Known Member

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    It can help you to have more traffic but i don't suggest you to insert wrong words on your website hopping to have more traffic .
     
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    depends how much traffic the typo gets. I know someone makes good $$$ from typo domains. They are typos of a major brand, and he just shovels the traffic to their own page via his affiliate link. It only really works because they do a lot of offline ads, and is almost certainly against their t&cs if they spotted it...
     
    contentboss, Jul 15, 2010 IP