Which anchor is better?

Discussion in 'Google' started by ancifer2002, Oct 2, 2010.

  1. #1
    I have wordpress blog with cross-linked pages in it (by post names). Post names are contains the keywords.I will promote my blog with these keywords, but i don't know which one is better, long or short, which contain only my kyeword (for example, if keyword is Red ass monkeys):
    - Red ass monkeys
    - Red ass monkeys with stupid faces
    Don't forget that these post names will be an anchors in links.
    Thanks a lot.
     
    ancifer2002, Oct 2, 2010 IP
  2. kenshlipknot

    kenshlipknot Peon

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    #2
    you have to make an investigation with the google keyword tool just to see which of the two keywords gave you more visits
     
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  3. ancifer2002

    ancifer2002 Member

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    #3
    As a rule, the shorter kyeword have more searches. But i interested in a part of these long keywords. Is have phrase "red ass monkeys" more weight in cross-linking than more longer phrase?
     
    ancifer2002, Oct 2, 2010 IP
  4. Kristi6

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    #4
    You can get the accurate results from Google keyword tool. The higher the search results and the more will be traffic.
     
    Kristi6, Oct 3, 2010 IP
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    goodbells10 Peon

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    #5
    It totally depends on your goal. Which keyword you are promoting. I guess that short keyword phrase 'Red ass monkeys' is more search able than long phrase.
     
    goodbells10, Oct 3, 2010 IP
  6. Slincon

    Slincon Well-Known Member

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    #6
    I'd say long -because it still includes the short anchor's keyword terms.

    But if it's really long then Google may begin to shorten it down to what it considers important (the first few words).
     
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  7. quiz

    quiz Well-Known Member

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    #7
    Depents on the keyword(s) you want to focus on. But Red ass monkeys with stupid faces could be better anyway if you have to many competition on the more general version.
     
    quiz, Oct 3, 2010 IP
  8. seo.epoch

    seo.epoch Peon

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    #8
    When interlinking inner pages, I think it would be better to use the 2nd choice. It is more descriptive and allows targeting of surrounding keywords, thus long tail. When you are linking to this page from other web pages that is not within your website, I think it is best to choose the 1st option as it directly targets the priority keyword.
     
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  9. onetrickaday

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    #9
    vigourously promoting and targeting one keyword , off page and on page .... ...
     
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  10. lifeplayer

    lifeplayer Notable Member

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    #10
    longer is better since it is more targeted. However, you need to check on the search volume, if no one are looking for the "long keyword", then it is useless
     
    lifeplayer, Oct 3, 2010 IP
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    #11
    Agree with all other answers.. 2nd choice is better.. by using 2nd choice you get benefit of both the choices .. 'Red ass monkeys' and 'Red ass monkeys with stupid faces' too..
     
    webmindz24, Oct 3, 2010 IP
  12. ancifer2002

    ancifer2002 Member

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    Thanks a lot for useful suggestions, dear friends!
     
    ancifer2002, Oct 3, 2010 IP
  13. agtile

    agtile Active Member

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    #13
    I would use both with accent on 1st one, unless you dont want to rank for just "Red ass monkeys", why close this option so early when you can build it from start?
    Going with just 2nd option ( long tail ) may or may not give you an extra traffic but will not rank you high for the shorter version, unless it is very low competition niche to start with.
    If it is high competition niche, you will never rank high for short phrases with just long tail BL.
     
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  14. DoDo Me

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    #14
    depends on which keywords you are targeting and wish to rank high
     
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    #15
    Although the second option reduces drastically the competition, should be wondering how this is the number of monthly requests for such a long term ...

    If it is 10 requests per month, then it is not worth nothing that you are in first place on Google for targeted keyword ...

    Generally, the phrase and should not contain more than three to four words ...
     
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    #16
    If you have the anchor text "red ass monkey with banana" and also "red ass monkey in a car: then both will help your rank for red ass monkey, just not quite as much as just "red ass monkey"
     
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  17. Apice Internet

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    #17
    I think it's better you position the first key phrase for after dominating the first position in Google keyword strengthen.
    In addition, the segmentation allows a higher conversion for the purpose of the site.
     
    Apice Internet, Oct 4, 2010 IP
  18. merockysingh

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    #18
    You have to finalize it. Select the keyword which you want to dominant or work on both.. Second keyword is easy for getting better position.. Do keyword analysis..
     
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  19. MrCatana

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    #19
    man, the best option is to just try this out :)

    make a split test: 1. Green ass monkeys with stupid faces 2. Orange ass monkeys with stupid faces

    Test and see what works better.
     
    MrCatana, Oct 5, 2010 IP
  20. teak indoor furniture

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    #20
    Shorter is better, but so many rivals. if it can become the top positions for keywords that are short-will be very good.
     
    teak indoor furniture, Oct 5, 2010 IP