Optimizing For Search Intent Through Site Content

Google’s BERT algorithm update in late 2019 showed us that Google is getting much better at understanding (through natural language processing) the context of users’ searches and the intent behind them. This means that websites that publish content that matches what users are actually searching for may be given higher priority in searches. The key is focusing on the intention behind the search, not how often a specific keyword is used in your content.

Aim to create content that is optimized to answer users’ questions and provide as much value as possible. For example, if the keyword you’re trying to rank for is “B2B lead generation,” do a quick Google search of this term to see what pages are ranking in the search results. Are most of the results service pages (say, B2B lead generation services), or are they blog posts (“What is B2B Lead Generation?”). What’s currently ranking can give you a good idea of the type of content you should create. Then, craft content that best provides what the user intended to find. For a service page, that means breaking down the B2B lead generation services you offer, how to contact you, client results, etc. For a blog post, define what B2B lead generation is, how it works, how to get started and anything else a user might want to learn about this topic.