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Semantic Search Explained: Why Google Understands Intent, Not Just Words

When carried out correctly, search engine optimisation (SEO) can connect a business with its target audience, helping website visitors become loyal customers further donw the road. One of the major advancements in SEO practices is semantic SEO. 

Semantic search is different from traditional keyword SEO, taking a nuanced approach, focusing on understanding the meaning and context behind a users query. When you understand it's power, you have the ability to maintain your visibility online.

Understanding Semantic SEO

Semantic SEO is understanding what users are search for and the meaning behind the search. Rather than focusing on specific keywords, semantic search looks at the overall picture, providing search results matching user intent.

Semantic Search Explained: Why Google Understands Intent, Not Just Words
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Traditional keyword-based SEO saw search engines focusing on matching the extract keyword to the users query. This meant results weren't always accurate. As you know, Google is constantly striving to improve user experience, which is why they introduced semantic SEO, the importance of understanding user intent. 

Semantic algorithms analyse the deeper meaning behind the query, therefore providing relevant results. Search engines are smarter today than in the past, therefore it's important to focus on semantic SEO to ensure your remain relevant in search results. 

Benefits of Semantic SEO

Implementing semantic SEO has numerous benefits, including:

Semantic Search vs Traditional Keywords

There is a difference between semantic SEO and traditional SEO, and this is in the approach:

Conclusion

Search engines are evolving and their algorithms are becoming more sophisticated. Today, Google understands search intent, not just the words behind the keyword. When you blend semantic SEO with traditional SEO, you have an ideal strategy to boost your brand online visibility. As Google continues to focus on providing its users with the best search experience, semantic search becomes front and centre, ensuring users receive the most relevant and accurate results. Do you need help with semantic SEO? Get in touch with Genie Crawl now to find out more.

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