Comments on: Do Your Keywords Distinguish You From Your Competition http://www.searchengineoptimizationjournal.com/2009/06/06/keywords-competition/ Search Engine Optimization Journal is an SEO Blog that contains usefule articles, tips, resources and news about SEO. Thu, 02 Feb 2012 18:02:06 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Nick Stamoulis http://www.searchengineoptimizationjournal.com/2009/06/06/keywords-competition/comment-page-1/#comment-52874 Nick Stamoulis Tue, 14 Jul 2009 00:08:47 +0000 http://www.searchengineoptimizationjournal.com/?p=5044#comment-52874 @The Redhead Riter - This is excellent advice for a person that is "not a pro" :o) Thanks for your comment! @The Redhead Riter – This is excellent advice for a person that is “not a pro” :o ) Thanks for your comment!

]]> By: The Redhead Riter http://www.searchengineoptimizationjournal.com/2009/06/06/keywords-competition/comment-page-1/#comment-52818 The Redhead Riter Mon, 13 Jul 2009 18:18:50 +0000 http://www.searchengineoptimizationjournal.com/?p=5044#comment-52818 @Kelly J. Murphy...Definitely apply this concept to a resume! In your cover letter (I hope you have one because it is necesary), you need to get their attention in the first line. Then you need to tell the prospective employer WHY you are the best. Use the words of your industry AND adjectives about yourself that prove you are THE BEST candidate for the job. If you start off with a PUNCH that fulfills the needs of the job, you at least will get an interview. Unless you are in an industry filled with sesquipedalians, use words that anyone could understand PLUS add in a couple unused words. This will show that you not only know the job, have the skills for the job, but also are intelligent and interesting. I'm not a pro, but having hired a bunch of people, I usually call everyone that jumps out of the paper and says, "Here I am!" @Kelly J. Murphy…Definitely apply this concept to a resume! In your cover letter (I hope you have one because it is necesary), you need to get their attention in the first line. Then you need to tell the prospective employer WHY you are the best. Use the words of your industry AND adjectives about yourself that prove you are THE BEST candidate for the job. If you start off with a PUNCH that fulfills the needs of the job, you at least will get an interview. Unless you are in an industry filled with sesquipedalians, use words that anyone could understand PLUS add in a couple unused words. This will show that you not only know the job, have the skills for the job, but also are intelligent and interesting. I’m not a pro, but having hired a bunch of people, I usually call everyone that jumps out of the paper and says, “Here I am!”

]]> By: Nick Stamoulis http://www.searchengineoptimizationjournal.com/2009/06/06/keywords-competition/comment-page-1/#comment-48309 Nick Stamoulis Tue, 09 Jun 2009 13:36:52 +0000 http://www.searchengineoptimizationjournal.com/?p=5044#comment-48309 @Kelly J. Murphy - Thanks for the question, I am not really sure if it would apply to a job search...perhaps some of our other readers who have knowledge in this area could comment and answer this question for you? @Kelly J. Murphy – Thanks for the question, I am not really sure if it would apply to a job search…perhaps some of our other readers who have knowledge in this area could comment and answer this question for you?

]]> By: Kelly Murphy http://www.searchengineoptimizationjournal.com/2009/06/06/keywords-competition/comment-page-1/#comment-48306 Kelly Murphy Tue, 09 Jun 2009 13:09:27 +0000 http://www.searchengineoptimizationjournal.com/?p=5044#comment-48306 Would you say the same when branding your personal self .... for example, in the context of a job search (which I am doing!). Does this commentary apply to the resume, LinkedIn and other social media networking applications? Kelly J. Murphy direct marketing leader in B2B space Would you say the same when branding your personal self …. for example, in the context of a job search (which I am doing!). Does this commentary apply to the resume, LinkedIn and other social media networking applications?

Kelly J. Murphy
direct marketing leader in B2B space

]]> By: Nick Stamoulis http://www.searchengineoptimizationjournal.com/2009/06/06/keywords-competition/comment-page-1/#comment-48277 Nick Stamoulis Mon, 08 Jun 2009 23:30:21 +0000 http://www.searchengineoptimizationjournal.com/?p=5044#comment-48277 @passap - Thanks for your comment, very good point! @passap – Thanks for your comment, very good point!

]]> By: passap http://www.searchengineoptimizationjournal.com/2009/06/06/keywords-competition/comment-page-1/#comment-48266 passap Mon, 08 Jun 2009 20:36:35 +0000 http://www.searchengineoptimizationjournal.com/?p=5044#comment-48266 The problem exists in a niche market that requires you to use the competitive keywords, when the other keywords drop off significantly in traffic. While you may want to brand yourself with other keywords, it's not always the most feasible thing to do. The problem exists in a niche market that requires you to use the competitive keywords, when the other keywords drop off significantly in traffic. While you may want to brand yourself with other keywords, it’s not always the most feasible thing to do.

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