SEO Keyword Tips for Your Adventure Brand
Crafting Your SEO Itinerary
This summer, I’m hitting the open road for a camping and hiking extravaganza in Utah and Arizona. Right now, I'm nerding out by planning and daydreaming, and guess what's a crucial part of that process? You guessed it—the itinerary.
You might be wondering, what the heck does this have to do with your travel and outdoor brand rankings? Well, building a successful SEO strategy is remarkably similar to planning a road trip.
Ranking for Results
Before you hit the gas, you wouldn't just wing the route and hope for the best, right? You need a well-defined SEO strategy to optimize your outdoor brand for search engines.
Keywords are essential tools guiding the right people (your target audience) to your website. Just like a well-planned itinerary guides you to unforgettable experiences, the right keywords lead ideal customers to your digital doorstep. Buckle up because I’m about to share some keyword tips!
Keyword Research is Key
Before you hit the road, you research the places you want to visit. In SEO, thorough keyword research is key. You want to find the specifics, including long-tail keywords your ideal customers are using to discover travel and outdoor experiences. These are the hidden canyons and scenic overlooks you don't want to miss that aren’t found on every generic brochure you come across!
While free tools have their place, as a freelance copywriter specializing in SEO for travel and outdoor brands, I utilize the powerful keyword research capabilities of Semrush. This industry-leading platform provides deeper insights that go beyond basic keyword suggestions. This translates to more targeted content, attracting your ideal customers and, ultimately, maximizing your SEO investment.
Types of Keywords
A road trip isn't just about the destination; it's about the journey. The same concept applies to SEO. A well-crafted SEO strategy uses various keywords that target users at different stages of their journey - from those just starting to dream about a trip (informational keywords) to those actively searching for specific locations and activities (transactional keywords).
Informational keywords:
With the right information, you can create awareness and capture those just starting to dream. Here are a couple of examples of an informational keyword: "Things to do in Zion National Park" or “Hiking Socks”
Navigational keywords:
Help users find specific destinations or brands. They’re actively researching their trip and looking for trusted resources. Here are a couple of examples of a navigational keyword: "[Your Brand Name] Zion hiking guide" or “Darn Tough hiking socks”
Commercial Keywords:
Targeted content showcasing your unique offerings that keep your brand at the forefront of their decision-making process. Here are a couple of examples of a commercial keyword: “best guided hiking tours in Zion National Park” or “durable merino socks for hiking the PCT”
Transactional keywords:
Optimizing landing pages for these keywords allows you to capture conversions and turn dreamers into purchasers. Here are a couple of examples of a transactional keyword: "Zion Narrows tours with permits" or “hiking socks free shipping”
Using a mix of keywords, you create a comprehensive roadmap guiding your potential customers toward doing business with you. They'll discover your brand early, stay engaged throughout their planning process, and ultimately convert into paying customers.
What types of adventure brands need keywords?
All of them! And that means you. Maybe you’re a start-up ski company in Colorado or an established bike shop in Bend, Oregon. Intentionally adding the right SEO keywords for your website, blogs, product descriptions, and more helps you pave the way for increased website traffic, brand awareness, and, ultimately, more customers for your business.
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SEO Keyword Tips for Your Adventure Brand (Continued)
This post explored the importance of strategic keyword use for your adventure brand. But how do you avoid keyword stuffing and create content that's informative, engaging for readers, and doesn’t get the cold shoulder from Google?
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