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Lesson 1 of 3 · 8 min

Keywords & intent

Keywords are the phrases people type into search engines; intent is what they actually want.

Match content to intent: a how-to search wants a guide, not a sales page.

Practice

Pick a topic and write three searches someone might type, noting the intent behind each.

Quiz

+50 pts
1. Search intent is…
2. A how-to search wants…

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