Keywords & Search Intent
Primary Keyword
The main keyword a page is optimized to rank for.
CurrentLast updated: 2026-09-16
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Keywords & Search IntentA primary keyword is the main keyword a specific page is optimized to rank for. Each page should typically target one primary keyword that represents its core topic. The primary keyword appears in the title tag, H1, and key content areas.
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