Keywords

What are keywords?

Not sure what a keyword is? We explain here

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Choosing your first keywords

How to pick your first keywords when using Hike

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Do I need to optimise for the singular and plural version of a keyword?

Wondering if you need to choose your keyword with and without an 's' on the end? It most cases, no.

Written by Andrew Allen
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How long does it take to rank for my keywords?

SEO is a long-term game, but there are short-term wins to be had. We explain

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Why are my keyword positions falling?

Wondering why you're seeing your keywords drop in rankings? This could be due to many different factors. Let's dive into those...

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What does search volume mean?

Wondering what the search volume figure means? We explain

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What does keyword difficulty mean?

Hike gives a difficulty score for every keyword we suggest, here's what it means

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How to increase your keyword allowance

Want to track more keywords? We'll show you

Written by Andrew Allen
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How frequently should you check your keywords?

Wondering how often you should review your keyword rankings? We tackle this question

Written by Andrew Allen
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How often do keyword rankings move?

Wonder why keywords go down and up so much? We explain why

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Should I just choose keywords that are low in difficulty?

What does the difficulty score mean?

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Should I add a location for my keyword suggestions?

When using Hike's keyword ideas feature adding a location can make a difference to the results you get back

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Different types of keywords

You may have heard of informational and transactional keywords - here's a little more info on them!

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Can I assign the same keyword to more than one page?

Hike doesn't allow you to assign the same keyword to multiple pages due to 'keyword cannibalisation'

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Should I choose keywords with my brand name in?

When selecting keywords you most likely don't have to track your brand keywords.

Written by Andrew Allen
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How many keywords does Hike track?

Hike will track 50 keywords, but if this isn't enough there is the option to track more

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How many keywords can I search for new suggestions?

If you're looking for new keywords you can use up to 50 searches a month.

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Why don't I see any keyword suggestions?

Not seeing any suggestions for the keyword you entered? You will have to try another.

Written by Andrew Allen
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How and where are my keywords being tracked?

Hike tracks your keywords within the Google search engine where your primary customer are based

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How often are keywords rankings updated?

Keyword positions are checked every other day within Hike

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Can I change my keywords?

You can update the keywords you choose at any point within Hike

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What does 100+ mean?

You might spot 100+ in our keyword tracker, we explain what that means

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How to add a keyword

Want to add a new keyword to your campaign? We will show you how

Written by Andrew Allen
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How to delete a keyword

Wondering how to remove a keyword from your account? We show you two ways

Written by Andrew Allen
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