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Start with the basics that influence visibility and click-through.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Start with search intent, not keywords<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The biggest SEO mistake is writing around a keyword without understanding why people search it. \u201cBest running shoes\u201d is usually a comparison intent. \u201cNike Pegasus sizing\u201d is informational. \u201cBuy Nike Pegasus 41\u201d is transactional.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Before you write, answer:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>What does the searcher want to accomplish?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>What format do they expect (list, guide, calculator, product page)?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>What would make your page obviously better than the top results?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>If your page matches intent cleanly, you\u2019re already ahead.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Content that ranks is content that finishes the job<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Search engines reward pages that satisfy users. 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