Entity-Based SEO: Why Google Prefers Topics Over Keywords

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Entity-Based SEO: Why Google Prefers Topics Over Keywords

Search Engine Optimisation (SEO) is constantly evolving. Traditional SEO focused on keyword density and acquiring backlinks. Over the years, Google's algorithm has become smarter, more sophisticated with entity-based SEO being at the forefront. This means there has been a shift from individual keywords to broader topics and entities.

Understanding Entity-Based SEO

Entity-based SEO is a strategy that focuses on the meaning behind words rather than the words themselves. Entities can be people, places, businesses, or even concepts. Google is able to provide accurate results by connecting related concepts, while understanding the context.

Entity-Based SEO: Why Google Prefers Topics Over Keywords
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Why Google Prioritises Entity-Based SEO Over Keyword-Based SEO

By prioritising entity-based SEO, Google is able to provide users with accurate results, providing:

How to Optimise for Entity-Based SEO

In order to maintain your website performance and reach your target audience, you will want to implement entity-based SEO into your strategy. The Genie Crawl team have put some effective tips in place to help you optimise effectively:

Topic Clusters

Rather than focusing on keywords and keyword density, your website should be structured with topic clusters. Topic clusters are groups of interconnected website pages that are organised surrounding a main topic. They comprise of a main pillar page offering a broad overview and links to related and detailed pages that cover sub-topics. This makes it easy for website visitors and search engine crawlers to find information effectively.

Schema Markup

Schema markup, also known as structured data, helps search engines understand the content you publish, helping to improve your online presence. Schema markup uses a vocabulary of tags to provide specific information about the content, its significance, and context. 

High Quality Content

Entity-based SEO focuses on high quality in-depth content that includes related entities to strengthen authority. High quality content is about providing your website visitors with value, providing them with engaging, relevant, and useful information that is well-researched, accurate, and presented clearly. 

Google's Knowledge Graph

To be included in Google's knowledge graph, you will want to claim or create a Google My Business profile, use schema markup, and acquire citations. Google's Knowledge Graph is a database responsible for organising information regarding people, businesses, places, and other things that improve search results. It helps Google understand the relationship between different entities, ensuring it provides accurate and informative results. 

Link Building

Linking to authoritative sources and having high domain websites linking back to your content, enhances your entity recognition efforts, helping search engines understand how your content fits into a broad context. Focus on internal linking to provide seamless navigation and help search engines crawl your pages with ease, while acquiring backlinks, to build authority and reach a wider audience.

Conclusion

Entity-based SEO is essential, as Google prioritises topics over keywords in this evolving world of search engine optimisation. When you focus on topics, rather than keywords, you improve search visibility, establishing yourself as an authority in your niche. Are you ready to transform your SEO strategy in 2025? The Genie Crawl team are ready to assist. Contact us now to secure a free evaluation and quote.

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