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Help around choosing the right keywords and explaining all of the different metrics that we use
24 articles in this collection
Written by
Andrew Allen,
Ellie Seal,
and
Georgia
What are keywords?
Not sure what a keyword is? We explain here
Written by
Andrew Allen
Updated over a week ago
Choosing your first keywords
How to pick your first keywords when using Hike
Written by
Andrew Allen
Updated over a week ago
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
Updated over a week ago
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
Written by
Andrew Allen
Updated over a week ago
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...
Written by
Georgia
Updated over a week ago
What does search volume mean?
Wondering what the search volume figure means? We explain
Written by
Andrew Allen
Updated over a week ago
What does keyword difficulty mean?
Hike gives a difficulty score for every keyword we suggest, here's what it means
Written by
Andrew Allen
Updated over a week ago
How to increase your keyword allowance
Want to track more keywords? We'll show you
Written by
Andrew Allen
Updated over a week ago
How frequently should you check your keywords?
Wondering how often you should review your keyword rankings? We tackle this question
Written by
Andrew Allen
Updated over a week ago
How often do keyword rankings move?
Wonder why keywords go down and up so much? We explain why
Written by
Andrew Allen
Updated over a week ago
Should I just choose keywords that are low in difficulty?
What does the difficulty score mean?
Written by
Andrew Allen
Updated over a week ago
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
Written by
Andrew Allen
Updated over a week ago
Different types of keywords
You may have heard of informational and transactional keywords - here's a little more info on them!
Written by
Ellie Seal
Updated over a week ago
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'
Written by
Andrew Allen
Updated over a week ago
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
Updated over a week ago
How many keywords does Hike track?
Hike will track 50 keywords, but if this isn't enough there is the option to track more
Written by
Andrew Allen
Updated over a week ago
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.
Written by
Andrew Allen
Updated over a week ago
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
Updated over a week ago
How and where are my keywords being tracked?
Hike tracks your keywords within the Google search engine where your primary customer are based
Written by
Andrew Allen
Updated over a week ago
How often are keywords rankings updated?
Keyword positions are checked every other day within Hike
Written by
Andrew Allen
Updated over a week ago
Can I change my keywords?
You can update the keywords you choose at any point within Hike
Written by
Andrew Allen
Updated over a week ago
What does 100+ mean?
You might spot 100+ in our keyword tracker, we explain what that means
Written by
Andrew Allen
Updated over a week ago
How to add a keyword
Want to add a new keyword to your campaign? We will show you how
Written by
Andrew Allen
Updated over a week ago
How to delete a keyword
Wondering how to remove a keyword from your account? We show you two ways
Written by
Andrew Allen
Updated over a week ago