What is Long-tail keyword?

A long-tail keyword is a longer, more specific search phrase with lower volume but clearer intent.

“Emergency dentist open Saturday Calgary” is long-tail; “dentist” is not. Each long-tail phrase has few searches, but together they make up a large share of all searches.

They are usually easier to rank for and convert better, which makes them a smart starting point for newer websites.

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