{"id":150332,"date":"2023-01-04T01:00:00","date_gmt":"2023-01-04T06:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/?p=150332"},"modified":"2024-10-17T11:45:53","modified_gmt":"2024-10-17T16:45:53","slug":"seo-marketing-strategy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/seo-marketing-strategy\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Fit SEO Into Your Marketing Strategy"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"intro-txt\">As digital marketing specialists, it\u2019s easy to \u201chave the blinkers on\u201d and focus solely on the channel or channels nearest to your&nbsp;heart.<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>In my case, this is SEO. Having worked with several businesses and top brands over the past few years, I\u2019ve learned that some specialists and marketing generalists are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Cannibalizing efforts between channels.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Undervaluing organic search as a channel.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Failing to align SEO with other disciplines effectively.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>In this guide, I\u2019ll explain why you should include SEO in your marketing strategy. I\u2019ll also explain how you can align SEO with other disciplines\u2014from PPC to brand building.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"intro-tok\" id=\"intro_tok\" style=\"display:none;\"><div class=\"intro-title\">Contents<\/div><a href=\"#\" class=\"expand-dots\"><span><\/span><span><\/span><span><\/span><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"post-nav-link clearfix\" id=\"section1\"><a class=\"subhead-anchor\" data-tip=\"tooltip__copielink\" rel=\"#section1\"><svg width=\"19\" height=\"19\" viewBox=\"0 0 14 14\" style><g fill=\"none\" fill-rule=\"evenodd\"><path d=\"M0 0h14v14H0z\" \/><path d=\"M7.45 9.887l-1.62 1.621c-.92.92-2.418.92-3.338 0a2.364 2.364 0 0 1 0-3.339l1.62-1.62-1.273-1.272-1.62 1.62a4.161 4.161 0 1 0 5.885 5.884l1.62-1.62L7.45 9.886zM5.527 5.135L7.17 3.492c.92-.92 2.418-.92 3.339 0 .92.92.92 2.418 0 3.339L8.866 8.473l1.272 1.273 1.644-1.643A4.161 4.161 0 1 0 5.897 2.22L4.254 3.863l1.272 1.272zm-.66 3.998a.749.749 0 0 1 0-1.06l2.208-2.206a.749.749 0 1 1 1.06 1.06L5.928 9.133a.75.75 0 0 1-1.061 0z\" style \/><\/g><\/svg><\/a><div class=\"link-text\" data-anchor=\"How SEO helps you achieve strategic marketing objectives\" data-section=\"how-seo-helps-you-achieve-strategic-marketing-objectives\">\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How SEO helps you achieve strategic marketing objectives<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Getting the <a href=\"https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/seo-buy-in\/\">\u201cbuy-in\u201d for SEO investment<\/a> can be tricky. In some businesses, this can lead to SEO being underutilized through a lack of investment and implementation. Here are four reasons why SEO should receive the focus it deserves.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">You don\u2019t have to pay per&nbsp;click<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>SEO is seen by many as an \u201calways on\u201d channel. It can take substantial investment to get going and some patience to see a return. However, once you build up your rankings, you\u2019ll receive traffic essentially for \u201cfree\u201d (no additional cost per&nbsp;click).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With SEO, a drop in spending won\u2019t lead to losing all your traffic overnight. Paid advertising, on the other hand, is seen as a tap because you can switch the spending (and subsequently the traffic you receive) on and&nbsp;off.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Organic traffic is relatively sustainable<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>In SEO, you have to be in it for the long game. Unless you hold the brand authority of Wikipedia or Amazon, it\u2019s hard to gain quality traffic overnight.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Once you build up your rankings through a solid SEO strategy, the rewards are often here to stay without the need for continuous spending and reinvestment. This makes SEO more like a waterfall than a&nbsp;tap.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1800\" height=\"1557\" class=\"wp-image-150339\" src=\"https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/1-seo-and-ppc.png\" alt=\"Organic traffic is continuous like a waterfall; traffic acquired via PPC can be turned on and off like a water tap\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/1-seo-and-ppc.png 1800w, https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/1-seo-and-ppc-491x425.png 491w, https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/1-seo-and-ppc-768x664.png 768w, https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/1-seo-and-ppc-1536x1329.png 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1800px) 100vw, 1800px\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Building a sustainable stream of high-quality organic traffic to your website could be the difference between your business surviving or not surviving economic uncertainties. In challenging financial periods such as recessions, marketing budgets often get slashed, leaving channels like PPC stranded. With solid SEO foundations, however, you\u2019ll continue to acquire users organically, even if you decide to tighten your budget for a short&nbsp;while.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That said, I don\u2019t recommend making cuts to SEO budgets. Continuing your SEO efforts will ensure you are in the best position to steal an edge over your competitors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">SEO is targeted<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Results served via organic search are inherently <a href=\"https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/search-intent\/\">relevant to the query<\/a> that is searched for by the user. This means you are serving your users a piece of content they want to see through organic search. The algorithm isn\u2019t always 100% perfect, but it\u2019s fair to say that Google does a great job ranking relevant organic search results.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The keyword also tells us a lot of information about what the user is looking to find. This allows us to target potential customers looking for our product or service.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Let\u2019s say, for example, you run an online shop selling discounted football kits. Among several other search terms, you\u2019ll be very interested in attracting potential customers searching for \u201ccheap football kits.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>From this search term alone, we know that the users who search for this keyword want what we sell. Using Ahrefs\u2019 <a href=\"https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/keywords-explorer\">Keywords Explorer<\/a>, we can also see that the keyword \u201ccheap football kits\u201d attracts 6,300 searches per month (globally).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1999\" height=\"1008\" class=\"wp-image-150341\" src=\"https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/2-keyword-explorer-cheap-football-kits.png\" alt=\"Overview of &quot;cheap football kits,&quot; via Ahrefs' Keywords Explorer\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/2-keyword-explorer-cheap-football-kits.png 1999w, https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/2-keyword-explorer-cheap-football-kits-680x343.png 680w, https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/2-keyword-explorer-cheap-football-kits-768x387.png 768w, https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/2-keyword-explorer-cheap-football-kits-1536x775.png 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1999px) 100vw, 1999px\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Alternative channels, on the other hand, are a lot less straightforward. In paid search, there are instances where Google may place your result for unwanted search terms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>From 2018, targeting paid keywords via \u201cexact match\u201d means you will appear for other search terms that Google decides have the \u201csame meaning\u201d as the targeted term. Therefore, \u201cexact match\u201d targeting isn\u2019t really an exact match anymore. And it gets worse with broader targeting options.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Ability to target users at various stages in the funnel<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>In SEO, you\u2019re not just limited to targeting users at one stage of the <a href=\"https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/marketing-funnels\/\">marketing funnel<\/a>. The ability to target potential customers through informational blog content and transactional product\/service-focused landing pages is what makes SEO both exciting and lucrative.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>People use Google regularly to search for:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Answers to questions (informational search).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Solutions to problems (informational or transactional search).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Products or services (transactional search).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A specific website (navigational search).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>SEOs can target all of the above by creating different types of content to suit the users\u2019 needs determined by the keywords they are searching for.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Let\u2019s say, for example, I run an online store selling kayaks. Here\u2019s how we can target customers at various funnel stages through different types of content.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1800\" height=\"1460\" class=\"wp-image-150343\" src=\"https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/3-funnel-stages.png\" alt=\"Target keywords across the marketing funnel (stages include awareness, research, service or product, and brand)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/3-funnel-stages.png 1800w, https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/3-funnel-stages-524x425.png 524w, https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/3-funnel-stages-768x623.png 768w, https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/3-funnel-stages-1536x1246.png 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1800px) 100vw, 1800px\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>For keywords such as \u201chow to store a kayak\u201d and \u201cwhat size kayak do I need,\u201d we are best suited to rank for these queries by providing dedicated informational content.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Sure, the user may not be in a position to purchase a kayak right away. But now that we\u2019ve helped them out, they may come back to us when they are ready to make a purchase.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For users searching \u201ckayaks for sale,\u201d we know from the search term that they are potentially looking to make a purchase right away. In this case, a product page best suits their needs, allowing users to make a swift purchase.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Don\u2019t fall into the trap of assuming the type of content based on the query alone, though. Remember that Google is a bot, and your idea of a page that meets the users\u2019 needs and Google\u2019s idea could be completely different.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This is why you should always manually check Google\u2019s search results to confirm the best page type (or page template) that Google likes to serve for your targeted keyword.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Using Ahrefs\u2019 <a href=\"https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/keywords-explorer\">Keywords Explorer<\/a>, simply enter your keyword and scroll down to the \u201cSERP overview\u201d to see what kind of pages are ranking. This method is great for seeing the search results alongside useful backlink and keyword data.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1999\" height=\"1553\" class=\"wp-image-150345\" src=\"https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/4-keyword-explorer-kayaks-for-sale.jpg\" alt=\"SERP overview for the keyword &quot;kayaks for sale,&quot; via Ahrefs' Keywords Explorer\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/4-keyword-explorer-kayaks-for-sale.jpg 1999w, https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/4-keyword-explorer-kayaks-for-sale-547x425.jpg 547w, https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/4-keyword-explorer-kayaks-for-sale-768x597.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/4-keyword-explorer-kayaks-for-sale-1536x1193.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1999px) 100vw, 1999px\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"post-nav-link clearfix\" id=\"section1\"><a class=\"subhead-anchor\" data-tip=\"tooltip__copielink\" rel=\"#section1\"><svg width=\"19\" height=\"19\" viewBox=\"0 0 14 14\" style><g fill=\"none\" fill-rule=\"evenodd\"><path d=\"M0 0h14v14H0z\" \/><path d=\"M7.45 9.887l-1.62 1.621c-.92.92-2.418.92-3.338 0a2.364 2.364 0 0 1 0-3.339l1.62-1.62-1.273-1.272-1.62 1.62a4.161 4.161 0 1 0 5.885 5.884l1.62-1.62L7.45 9.886zM5.527 5.135L7.17 3.492c.92-.92 2.418-.92 3.339 0 .92.92.92 2.418 0 3.339L8.866 8.473l1.272 1.273 1.644-1.643A4.161 4.161 0 1 0 5.897 2.22L4.254 3.863l1.272 1.272zm-.66 3.998a.749.749 0 0 1 0-1.06l2.208-2.206a.749.749 0 1 1 1.06 1.06L5.928 9.133a.75.75 0 0 1-1.061 0z\" style \/><\/g><\/svg><\/a><div class=\"link-text\" data-anchor=\"Aligning SEO with other disciplines\" data-section=\"aligning-seo-with-other-disciplines\">\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Aligning SEO with other disciplines<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Specialists can be guilty of becoming isolated from other channels. Often, you\u2019ll hear debates about one discipline versus another, such as SEO vs. PPC. The reality is that having multiple strong-performing channels is vital for business success, and there\u2019s often more opportunity to align than most specialists realize.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">SEO and brand building\/traditional advertising<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Traditional advertising, such as TV, radio, and billboard advertising, can create a lot of search demand. How often within a TV advert are we prompted to \u201csearch\u201d for a brand name or a product?&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The SEO team can ensure you are maximizing \u201cSERP real estate\u201d by being an entity in the <a href=\"https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/google-knowledge-graph\/\">Knowledge Graph<\/a> and targeting search features such as <a href=\"https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/people-also-ask\/\">People Also Ask<\/a>. Furthermore, the SEO team can ensure all applicable content is up to date and well optimized.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Another area where the SEO department can help out traditional marketers is by using organic search to assist in market share calculations. Calculating market share is tricky, and the SEO team can help you calculate it through a metric called \u201cshare of search.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>At the EffWorks Global 2020 event hosted by IPA (a U.K. trade body), effectiveness guru <a href=\"https:\/\/ipa.co.uk\/news\/binet-presents-fast-cheap-predictive-share-of-search-metric\">Les Binet shared<\/a> how he was experimenting with \u201cshare of search\u201d to predict market share \u201csometimes up to a year ahead.\u201d Les described the metric as a fast and predictive measure for short- and long-term ad effects.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This metric looks specifically at branded, organic search volume data. To calculate your \u201cshare of search,\u201d you divide the total search volume of your brand against the total search volume of all brands in your niche (including your&nbsp;own).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1800\" height=\"1048\" class=\"wp-image-150347\" src=\"https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/5-calculate-share-of-search.png\" alt=\"Equation of Les Binet's &quot;share of search&quot;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/5-calculate-share-of-search.png 1800w, https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/5-calculate-share-of-search-680x396.png 680w, https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/5-calculate-share-of-search-768x447.png 768w, https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/5-calculate-share-of-search-1536x894.png 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1800px) 100vw, 1800px\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>For example, I\u2019ve taken five popular U.S. donut brands and put them into Ahrefs\u2019 <a href=\"https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/keywords-explorer\">Keywords Explorer<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"930\" height=\"370\" class=\"wp-image-150348\" src=\"https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/6-donut-brand-keyword-explorer-1.png\" alt=\"Respective search volumes of five major U.S. donut brands, via Ahrefs' Keywords Explorer\n\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/6-donut-brand-keyword-explorer-1.png 930w, https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/6-donut-brand-keyword-explorer-1-680x271.png 680w, https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/6-donut-brand-keyword-explorer-1-768x306.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 930px) 100vw, 930px\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>We can see that Dunkin Donuts is by far and away the most popular, with a 69% market share across these five brands (8.3 million\/12 million).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Of course, there are more than five big donut brands in the U.S. The more expansive you go with your list, the more accurate your calculation will&nbsp;be.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">SEO and paid search<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Both SEO and paid search teams work with keywords a lot. This provides the perfect opportunity for sharing resources, particularly those keyword research files that often take hours to compile. But it\u2019s not just about the keyword data. Sharing analytics data between teams is also useful, such as click-through rates, conversion rates, and other metrics.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As highlighted earlier in this article, PPC is instant, whereas SEO requires more of a \u201crunway\u201d to achieve results. This is the exact reason that these two teams should align on strategy.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Let\u2019s say you have identified some top new keywords to target and want to gain traffic via these keywords right away. While you wait for your optimized content to be crawled by Google, to mature, and to subsequently rank, the PPC team can immediately acquire traffic for these keywords.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1800\" height=\"1536\" class=\"wp-image-150350\" src=\"https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/7-use-ppc-acquire-traffic.png\" alt=\"Acquire traffic instantly via PPC during the &quot;SEO runway&quot; period\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/7-use-ppc-acquire-traffic.png 1800w, https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/7-use-ppc-acquire-traffic-498x425.png 498w, https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/7-use-ppc-acquire-traffic-768x655.png 768w, https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/7-use-ppc-acquire-traffic-1536x1311.png 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1800px) 100vw, 1800px\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Once you are through the \u201cSEO runway\u201d and generating organic traffic for these keywords, the PPC team may then consider moving the spending to alternative keywords to generate organic traffic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A common question is, \u201cShould PPC target keywords that already perform well in SEO?\u201d There is no right or wrong answer to this question, as all approaches have pros and&nbsp;cons.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>By targeting the same keywords through SEO and PPC, you are holding two results competing against each other. Many believe this is a good thing, as it leads to more SERP \u201creal estate,\u201d which ultimately leads to more clicks overall.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That said, you will inevitably be paying for some clicks you would have already received for free through the organic result. This leads to a drop in organic traffic for the respective keywords.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"recommendation\"><div class=\"recommendation-title\">Jamie\u2019s verdict<\/div><div class=\"recommendation-content\">\n\n\n\n<p>I always review this on a case-by-case basis. More often than not, my recommendation is not to target the same keywords through both SEO and PPC. It\u2019s impossible to rank in position #1 organically for all relevant keywords to your business. So I find it more effective to avoid the overlap and ensure PPC teams are using their budget to target keywords that are yet to rank or are underperforming in&nbsp;SEO.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That said, if certain keywords are critical to a business, then there is certainly a business case to go for \u201cSERP dominance\u201d and target through both SEO and&nbsp;PPC.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Successful PPC campaigns can also indirectly have a positive impact on SEO. Backlinks are a key ranking factor in SEO. The more visibility your content receives, the more likely people are to link to your site. In the video below, Ahrefs\u2019 Sam Oh explains how PPC advertising can help build those all-important links.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=Uz2bGhdnJN0<\/div>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">SEO and&nbsp;UX<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>SEOs and user experience teams have been prone to the odd fallout over strategy. In modern SEO, however, the two teams should be more aligned than&nbsp;ever.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Shady tactics that game the algorithm and offer a poor experience no longer work in SEO. Google\u2019s algorithm is now much more advanced and looks to reward high-quality websites that provide a good experience to their&nbsp;users.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There are several user experience factors that influence SEO. Mobile optimization is one of the more prominent examples.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Most web users now use a mobile device instead of a desktop or tablet. This is reflected in Google\u2019s algorithm, with mobile usability being an important ranking factor. Google will also <a href=\"https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/mobile-first-indexing\/\">predominantly crawl the mobile version<\/a> of your website.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Another UX optimization, which is also a ranking signal in SEO, is page&nbsp;speed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Page speed, albeit more of a minor ranking signal, is used in the algorithm and is more important than ever in SEO following the introduction of <a href=\"https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/core-web-vitals\/\">Core Web Vitals<\/a> as a ranking factor in 2021. Core Web Vitals focus on three key metrics that have a big impact on the experience of the user. <a href=\"https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/largest-contentful-paint-lcp\/\">Largest Contentful Paint<\/a> (loading), <a href=\"https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/first-input-delay-fid\/\">First Input Delay<\/a> (interactivity), and <a href=\"https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/cumulative-layout-shift-cls\/\">Cumulative Layout Shift<\/a> (visual stability).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Both Core Web Vitals and mobile friendliness fall under Google\u2019s \u201cPage Experience\u201d set of ranking signals. This also includes site security via SSL certification (HTTPS over HTTP) and not displaying intrusive interstitials (pop-ups).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1331\" class=\"wp-image-150352\" src=\"https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/8-page-experience-ranking.jpg\" alt=\"Google's search signals for Page Experience\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/8-page-experience-ranking.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/8-page-experience-ranking-511x425.jpg 511w, https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/8-page-experience-ranking-768x639.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/8-page-experience-ranking-1536x1278.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>A third key optimization used in both UX and SEO is site structure. Ensuring your content is organized and <a href=\"https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/prioritize-internal-linking\/\">internally linked<\/a> helps users and bots discover your content.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Keen to hear more about the importance of site structure for both UX and SEO? Be sure to check out our Michal Pec\u00e1nek\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/website-structure\/\">guide to website structure<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"recommendation\"><div class=\"recommendation-title\">Bonus tip<\/div><div class=\"recommendation-content\">\n\n\n\n<p>Breadcrumbs are great for user experience. They allow users (and bots) to navigate through the site\u2019s structure easily.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Breadcrumb linking is an <a href=\"https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/prioritize-internal-linking\/\">aspect of internal linking that is undervalued<\/a>. Breadcrumb links are highly effective at passing <a href=\"https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/google-pagerank\/\">PageRank<\/a> due to their prominent on-page location.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">SEO and&nbsp;PR<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Public relations (PR) can have a significant influence on SEO performance. So much so that SEOs have formed <a href=\"https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/digital-pr\/\">digital PR<\/a> (DPR or sometimes \u201cSEO PR\u201d), a spin-off of traditional PR designed to focus on the areas that benefit SEO the&nbsp;most.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While similar to traditional PR, DPR is more focused on <a href=\"https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/seo\/link-building\" data-ahr=\"https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/link-building\/\">building backlinks<\/a> and growing brand awareness through online publications.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1800\" height=\"1500\" class=\"wp-image-150399\" src=\"https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/9-seo-comparison-dpr.png\" alt=\"Pie chart showing differences and overlapping aspect of traditional PR and digital PR\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/9-seo-comparison-dpr.png 1800w, https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/9-seo-comparison-dpr-510x425.png 510w, https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/9-seo-comparison-dpr-768x640.png 768w, https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/9-seo-comparison-dpr-1536x1280.png 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1800px) 100vw, 1800px\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Link building is one of three key pillars in SEO. What sets DPR link building apart from the rest is that you build links from authoritative publications in a natural, \u201cwhite hat,\u201d and high-quality way.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">https:\/\/twitter.com\/JohnMu\/status\/1352967238442229762<\/div>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>SEOs, PRs, or DPRs can align with traditional PR teams by sharing media lists (often journalist contacts) and data. This allows for more efficiency as they work toward their respective goals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"recommendation\"><div class=\"recommendation-title\">Bonus tip<\/div><div class=\"recommendation-content\">\n\n\n\n<p>Be aware that PR experts can be territorial when it comes to outreach, but this is perfectly understandable. Let\u2019s put ourselves in their shoes. They won\u2019t want us to dive in and ruin relationships they have spent a lot of time building.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So how can we go about this? My colleague, <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/CharCrowtherPR\">Charlotte Crowther<\/a>, who is the digital PR manager at <a href=\"https:\/\/kaizen.co.uk\/\">Kaizen<\/a>, shares her top three tips to ease this situation:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Remind traditional PRs of the shared interests <\/strong>\u2013 Although we may have slightly different KPIs, we are working toward the same goal: getting the best coverage for our business.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Give them more of an understanding of our process <\/strong>\u2013 Being transparent about processes can help ease concerns. Despite having PR in the name, DPRs approach things quite differently from traditional PRs.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Set out the rules from the very beginning <\/strong>\u2013 Starting the relationship with strong communication from the very beginning will help create any required workarounds, avoiding potential bumps in the road at every turn caused by a lack of communication.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Here\u2019s an example of how you can build natural, high-quality backlinks through exciting digital PR campaigns.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>At Kaizen, we worked with the folks at the startup, DirectlyApply. They tasked us with a link building campaign amid the COVID-19 pandemic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Enter Susan, the future of the remote worker. Susan is a shocking 3D model of a remote worker\u2019s appearance after staying at home for 25&nbsp;years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1756\" height=\"828\" class=\"wp-image-150356\" src=\"https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/10-kaizen-directapply-remote-worker.jpg\" alt=\"Visualization of Susan, the future remote worker alongside examples of media coverage\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/10-kaizen-directapply-remote-worker.jpg 1756w, https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/10-kaizen-directapply-remote-worker-680x321.jpg 680w, https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/10-kaizen-directapply-remote-worker-768x362.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/10-kaizen-directapply-remote-worker-1536x724.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1756px) 100vw, 1756px\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Susan was the talk of the U.K., with several media outlets talking about the physical impacts of working from home. The campaign resulted in over 200 backlinks and over 400 pieces of coverage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1089\" height=\"423\" class=\"wp-image-150358\" src=\"https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/11-kaizen-directapply-built-backlinks.png\" alt=\"Graph showing backlinks built following email outreach; initial spike in backlinks acquired is followed by a stable increase\n\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/11-kaizen-directapply-built-backlinks.png 1089w, https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/11-kaizen-directapply-built-backlinks-680x264.png 680w, https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/11-kaizen-directapply-built-backlinks-768x298.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1089px) 100vw, 1089px\">\n<figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Image from the <strong>Overview<\/strong> report, via Ahrefs\u2019 <a href=\"https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/site-explorer\">Site Explorer<\/a>.<\/figcaption>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Not only did this campaign generate those all-important backlinks, but it also drove huge traction on social media. Susan generated over 60,000 shares, raising brand awareness even further.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">SEO and social media<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>You might assume that SEO and social media teams have little in common. But there are tons of ways these teams should work together.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Social media is a great way to get eyes on your site, whether it be traditional social media sites (such as Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook) or video marketing sites (such as YouTube and TikTok). Similarly to all channels, the more people we have reading our content, the more likely we will naturally build relevant backlinks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Social media is great for generating that initial \u201cbuzz\u201d around new content and directing traffic to our pages. Rand Fishkin calls this the \u201cspike of hope.\u201d After a short while, however, this excitement wanes and clicks dry up, leading to the \u201cflatline of&nbsp;nope.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"840\" class=\"wp-image-150360\" src=\"https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/12-flatline-of-nope.png\" alt=\"The initial spike in traffic is followed by an immediate drop-off\n\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/12-flatline-of-nope.png 1600w, https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/12-flatline-of-nope-680x357.png 680w, https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/12-flatline-of-nope-768x403.png 768w, https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/12-flatline-of-nope-1536x806.png 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>This isn\u2019t necessarily a bad thing. It\u2019s how social media marketing works. You focus on one piece of content and move on to the next exciting piece of content quickly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That\u2019s precisely why these two channels should be working together to avoid the \u201cspike of hope, flatline of nope\u201d scenario. The social media team is on hand to deliver that instant boost in traffic for new content. Then the SEO team is on hand to provide consistent traffic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"791\" class=\"wp-image-150361\" src=\"https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/13-sustainable-traffic.png\" alt=\"Initial spike in traffic is followed by a consistent stream of traffic that's acquired organically\n\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/13-sustainable-traffic.png 1600w, https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/13-sustainable-traffic-680x336.png 680w, https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/13-sustainable-traffic-768x380.png 768w, https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/13-sustainable-traffic-1536x759.png 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Not all content intended for SEO will instantly be guaranteed success on socials. Campaigns led by DPRs, however, are often exciting, engaging, and shareable. Keeping DPRs involved in this relationship is beneficial for social media teams, as they can boost these campaigns through social media and reformat future content for social channels.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Looking to acquire traffic through <a href=\"https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/google-discover\/\">Google Discover<\/a>? In Michal\u2019s blog on this topic, he discusses the correlation between posts that get traction on social media and those that perform well on Google Discover.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In a quirky social media test, JR Oakes encouraged his followers to engage in a low-quality post, receiving over 100 retweets, 50+ likes, and many replies. The result? JR\u2019s article indeed landed in Google Discover.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Correlation does not equal causation, of course. That said, there\u2019s no harm in giving your SEO content that extra boost through social media.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Final thoughts<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>We\u2019ve seen how SEO can interact and work with other marketing channels and how important strong alignment is in today\u2019s omnichannel marketing world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s important to remember that all channels are working toward driving growth for your business. So working together well will bring out the best in each channel for optimal growth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Key takeaways:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Align your SEO efforts with your strategic objectives<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Use \u201cshare of search\u201d as a predictive metric to calculate market share<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Lean on PPC and social media to generate traffic during the \u201cSEO runway\u201d period<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>SEO and UX teams have a lot more in common in modern times<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ensure traditional PR and DPR teams are on the same&nbsp;page<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Have any questions? Ping me <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/keyword_king\">on Twitter<\/a> and let me&nbsp;know.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In my case, this is SEO. 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