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By u/Disrupt-Linus (18 votes and 25 comments)
Note: This article assumes you're familiar with the concept of Search Engine Optimization (SEO) and are looking for a step-by-step guide on how to rank a new domain using topical authority and a gradual approach.
Before starting, it's essential to understand your domain and identify your niche and topics you can speak authoritatively on. Explore relevant long-tail keywords with tools like SEMRush, Ahrefs, or Google's Keyword Planner.
Research and identify relevant long-tail keywords with decent search volume and lower competition. This will help you understand what topics to focus on for your content.
Start writing authoritative content based on long-tail keywords. Ensure it's well-researched, accurate, and offers value to your readers.
Make sure your content is SEO-friendly by incorporating targeted keywords naturally into the content, using proper headings, optimizing meta descriptions, and using relevant images with alt tags.
Link your content together where relevant to help users navigate and help search engines understand the structure and hierarchy of your website.
Reach out to other websites in your niche for guest posting opportunities to get backlinks to your website, a major factor in how search engines rank websites.
Use tools like Google Analytics and Google Search Console to understand how your website is performing and refine your strategy accordingly.
Start by targeting long-tail keywords and build topical authority before targeting more competitive keywords.
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