In Episode #280, Eric and Neil discuss how to move your target keywords from page 2 to page 1. Tune in to learn how you can move your website ranking from page 3 or 2 to 1 effectively and why being on page 2 is just not enough. Time Stamped Show Notes: 
00:27 – Today’s topic: How to Move Your Target Keywords from Page 2 to Page 1
00:35 – If you’re ranking on page 2 of Google and you have a high search rate, people STILL won’t look at page 2 
00:49 – More specifically, they stick to the top 3-5 of the list
00:55 – What you want to do is find the keywords you’re ranking with on page 2 using the webmaster tool 
01:06 – Then, build links to the pages in page 2 or change your title tag to be more appealing
01:20 – Eric recommends looking at the top 3-5’s click through rates 
01:34 – Click through rates are constantly changing and Google is adjusting their result pages to drive more dollars and please shareholders
01:47 – The number 1 position could be at a 30-40% click through rate depending on the industry
02:03 – Look at Google Search Console as well, just to see where things are really are
02:11 – Type into Google search  “the links really still matter Eric”
02:17 – The post is from StoneTemple
02:22 – They took high volume keywords on pages 2 and 3
02:28 – Then, they built links to those keywords
02:35 – Awhile later, those keywords are ranking into top 2 and 3 positions
03:02 – Neil assumes that links make the biggest effects in ranking
03:10 – Brand queries also helped Neil move to page 1
03:37 – Check Google Trends to know which keywords are ranking
03:57 – Marketing School is giving away access to Yesware, a sales tool that allows you to track the messages you send 
04:26 – Subscribe, rate and review Marketing School
04:32 – Text MARKETINGSCHOOL to 33444
04:42 – You can A/B test emails with Yesware and continuously improve them before sending them out
04:57 – That’s it for today’s episode! 3 Key Points: 
If you’re on page 2 on a Google search, you may as well be invisible as people look for the top 3-5 options on the FIRST page.
Boost your click-through-rate by improving and linking your keywords—look at the keywords used by the top 3-5 sites as a guide.
Links make the biggest impact on your ranking.

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In Episode #280, Eric and Neil discuss how to move your target keywords from page 2 to page 1. Tune in to learn how you can move your website ranking from page 3 or 2 to 1 effectively and why being on page 2 is just not enough. Time Stamped Show Notes: <ul> <li>00:27 – Today’s topic: How to Move Your Target Keywords from Page 2 to Page 1
</li> <li>00:35 – If you’re ranking on page 2 of Google and you have a high search rate, people STILL won’t look at page 2 <ul> <li>00:49 – More specifically, they stick to the top 3-5 of the list</li> </ul> </li> <li>00:55 – What you want to do is find the keywords you’re ranking with on page 2 using the webmaster tool <ul> <li>01:06 – Then, build links to the pages in page 2 or change your title tag to be more appealing</li> </ul> </li> <li>01:20 – Eric recommends looking at the top 3-5’s click through rates <ul> <li>01:34 – Click through rates are constantly changing and Google is adjusting their result pages to drive more dollars and please shareholders</li> </ul> </li> <li>01:47 – The number 1 position could be at a 30-40% click through rate depending on the industry</li> <li>02:03 – Look at <a href="https://www.google.com/webmasters/tools/home?hl=en">Google Search Console</a> as well, just to see where things are really are</li> <li>02:11 – Type into Google search <a href="https://www.stonetemple.com/links-remain-a-very-powerful-ranking-factor-study/"> “the links really still matter Eric”</a> <ul> <li>02:17 – The post is from StoneTemple</li> <li>02:22 – They took high volume keywords on pages 2 and 3</li> <li>02:28 – Then, they built links to those keywords</li> <li>02:35 – Awhile later, those keywords are ranking into top 2 and 3 positions</li> </ul> </li> <li>03:02 – Neil assumes that links make the biggest effects in ranking</li> <li>03:10 – Brand queries also helped Neil move to page 1</li> <li>03:37 – Check <a href="https://trends.google.com/trends/">Google Trends</a> to know which keywords are ranking</li> <li>03:57 – Marketing School is giving away access to <a href="http://www.yesware.com/">Yesware</a>, a sales tool that allows you to track the messages you send <ul> <li>04:26 – Subscribe, rate and review <a href="http://marketingschool.io/">Marketing School</a>
</li> <li>04:32 – Text MARKETINGSCHOOL to 33444</li> </ul> </li> <li>04:42 – You can A/B test emails with Yesware and continuously improve them before sending them out</li> <li>04:57 – That’s it for today’s episode!</li> </ul> 3 Key Points: <ol> <li>If you’re on page 2 on a Google search, you may as well be invisible as people look for the top 3-5 options on the FIRST page.</li> <li>Boost your click-through-rate by improving and linking your keywords—look at the keywords used by the top 3-5 sites as a guide.</li> <li>Links make the biggest impact on your ranking.</li> </ol> Leave some feedback: <ul> <li>What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below.</li> <li>Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.</li> </ul> Connect with us: <ul> <li><a href="http://neilpatel.com/">NeilPatel.com</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.quicksprout.com/">Quick Sprout</a></li> <li><a href="http://growtheverywhere.com/">Growth Everywhere</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.singlegrain.com/">Single Grain</a></li> <li><a href="https://twitter.com/neilpatel">Twitter @neilpatel</a></li> <li><a href="https://twitter.com/ericosiu">Twitter @ericosiu</a></li> </ul> Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

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In Episode #280, Eric and Neil discuss how to move your target keywords from page 2 to page 1. Tune in to learn how you can move your website ranking from page 3 or 2 to 1 effectively and why being on page 2 is just not enough. Time Stamped Show...

How to Move Your Target Keywords from Page 2 to Page 1 | Ep. #280

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