The best keyword list is not the longest list. Strong keyword research connects search terms with services, locations and the type of prospect your firm wants to meet.

Start with core service terms

List the services tied to revenue. Examples include retirement planning, wealth management, investment management and business owner planning. Give major services their own keyword groups and pages.

Add local intent

Pair core services with cities, suburbs and nearby areas where prospects search. Terms such as financial advisor in a city or retirement planner near a suburb often show clear local intent.

Include audience-specific searches

Some firms focus on physicians, business owners, executives, retirees or high-net-worth families. Audience terms deserve attention when the firm has a clear offer for those groups.

Map questions to supporting content

Prospects search questions about fees, fiduciary relationships, retirement timing, advisor selection and planning processes. Those searches support articles that link back to core services.

Avoid keyword overlap

Assign one main intent to each page. Two pages targeting the same term often compete with each other. A keyword map keeps the site organized and gives every page a defined role.

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