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A long-tail keyword is a query with three or more words that targets a specific intent. The term comes from the "long tail" of the search demand curve — most queries are unique or near-unique, while a small number of head terms dominate volume.
Long-tail keywords individually have low search volume (often under 100 searches/month), but collectively they make up roughly 70% of all search queries. They convert better than head terms because the intent is more specific.
For new or low-authority domains, long-tail keywords are often the practical entry point into organic traffic. A page targeting "technical SEO audit for SaaS companies" is easier to rank than "technical SEO" and attracts more qualified visitors.
Example
"Schema markup generator for WooCommerce" is long-tail. "Schema markup" is a head term. The long-tail version has lower volume but higher commercial intent from a specific audience.
Apply this in practice
Definitions are step one.
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