globalseo

web design only?actually targeting a single phrase is not that bad but take note that you have a lot of competitors and it's not advisable for a new site to target a single phrase that everybodys targeting..

web design competitors=246,000,000

do you think that you can rank as easy as that?

ian

exactly, going for the high volume keywords, you are unlikely to rank in a position to ever be noticed when you are starting out. Chosing a longtail keyword that you can get on the first page of google results is sometimes better.

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seoexpert

Yes, targeting a term like web design is almost impossible. You need to use more "niche" keywords like nj web design, which is still too broad, but you get the idea. When targeting web design you should try getting listed more locally on the search engines first.

aly0408

you can download a program called: good keywords
for free. you just type in your website name and it will give you suggestions for keywords to use. its pretty good for a free program.

fromthe5

Yeah, and the #1 site only has 115,268 targeted text backlinks.

Yup. That's because longtails are most often a more targeted search. They seem to have a higher conversion rate.

Here's the free version of what I consider the best program for keyword research. http://freekeywords.wordtracker.com/ Target the wrong keyword phrases and you'll see little or no relevant traffic.

Malcolm

I don't think so. Though the word "web design" has got enough competition but it's not that it will harm your website, Yes it may take a long time to come on a good position in the google. If you are willing to target such words you need to really work hard to develop content for them. So, it is always suggested to start with the less competitive word or phrase then the competitive ones.

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Gorgy

How can we suggest something if we don't even know what your site is about?

Use natural keywords. Use the keyword "Christmas" if you run Christmas web blog, use the keyword "flowers" if you sell flowers online and etc.
Use the words you would search for if you need the services your website provides.

I would also suggest you to consider location factor. Your city name can also be one of your main keywords.

And don't forget that your keywords should be relevant to your website content.

Malcolm

Not bad, but you need to work hard to make your website on the top in the google because there is huge competition for the keyword "web design"

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