A keyword is a word or phrase that content is deliberately built around, chosen because it matches what real searchers type into a search engine, a process Moz’s local SEO guide (opens in new tab) covers step by step. In local SEO, keywords often combine a service with a location, such as "dentist in Jaipur" rather than just "dentist."
Choosing Keywords Around Real Questions, Not Guesses
The most reliable source of keyword ideas isn’t a research tool, it’s the exact questions customers already ask in person or over the phone. A business that pays attention to how customers actually phrase their questions usually ends up with a more accurate, higher-converting keyword list than one built purely from generic keyword research.
Free tools like Google’s own autocomplete and the "People also ask" boxes on a search results page are also a quick, no-cost way to see what real searchers are actually phrasing around a given topic.
People also ask
How many times should a keyword appear on a page?
There is no magic count — use it naturally in the title, one heading, and early in the content, then write for readability rather than repeating it artificially throughout.
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Citation Building
The process of proactively creating and correcting local citations across directories and listing sites.
Featured Snippet
A highlighted answer box Google sometimes shows at the very top of search results, above the normal listings.
Google Maps Ranking
A business’s position among competitors when it appears in Google Maps search results.
Local Citations
Mentions of a business’s name, address, and phone number on other websites and directories.