Consider this. Google does not “index” all of the results for any given keyword. Google is aware of the listings but chooses not to list them. In that sense they are not “indexed”. Don’t discard that keyword yet. It may be easier to rank than you think.

Let’s look at an example. Using the keyword “vegetable container gardening” without quotes, search for vegetable container gardening. The Google search returns 338,000 results. So if you do a search for “vegetable container gardening” (in quotes), as of this writing, Google returns 44,000 results. That is a ratio of about 8:1. It is a formidable amount of competition. It would appear that we should consider discarding this keyword.

Before we discard our keyword, let’s look a little closer. Scroll down to the bottom of the Google search page for the keyword you chose in double quotes and you will notice that you can look at the first ten pages of Google’s results. Click on the tenth page and you can see another nine pages of Google results. Keep clicking on the last page and eventually you will reach page 66 of Google results.

Now this is where it gets very interesting. Just above the Goooooooogle icon there is this curious message:

“In order to show you the most relevant results, we have omitted some entries very similar to the 656 already displayed.”

What it’s telling you is that only 656 of the most relevant sites are displayed and for all practical purposes your true competition is 656. That is a ratio of about 515:1. That is a big difference from 8:1! It is a significant reduction in your competition. All those other returns are still in the Google database. Google just doesn’t bother to list them because Google doesn’t think they are relevant.

That could mean that the results are articles that are written by the same author posted on different sites or article directories. It could mean that the keywords are only casually mentioned on some site and do not relay any relevant information. Or, who knows what criteria Google is using to decide that the results are not relevant. The point is you do not have to compete against those other 43,344 listings.

That is not to say that you will necessarily have an easy time of ranking for that keyword, but it may be a lot easier than you think. You still have to back link to your keyword by publishing your article, promoting your website, and bookmarking in social networks. Test it out. I think you may be surprised with your results.

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How many of us have been flooded by emails announcing the one secret you need to insure your success in Internet marketing?  Or maybe surfing the Internet, you click on links and hit a ‘squeeze page’ or ‘landing page’.  Secrets like keyword mastery, traffic generation, perfecting your writing skills, advertising secrets, indispensable software, and e-books, are just a few.

If you are new to this, you have experienced this.  I have.  As a newbie I am so very tempted to buy them all.  I almost have.  Maybe you have too?

There’s no doubt that there are tools that you have to buy to advance your knowledge.  The question is how many programs, e- books, or videos do you have to buy to learn the secret to success?  Probably a lot fewer than you think. 

The biggest secret that many gurus fail to tell us is that the real secret to Internet marketing success is – Are you ready? – Desire. Desire that leads to action, persistent action, action based on knowledge.  You may say that to get that knowledge you’ve got to buy all those programs and e-books.  NO!

I know, the learning curve is steep.  There’s the terminology, the new vocabulary: domains, DNS, hosting servers, registry servers, PPC (pay per click), on and on.  And then there are the methods: article marketing, Adwords, Adsense, solo-ads, etc.  It is at this vulnerable point that we start our search for help and want to buy all those secrets.

You can learn on your own trying to put all the pieces together or you can choose a mentor or a training program. There are books, tutorials, videos, newsletters all aimed at teaching you how to make money online, how to get rich.  Some are free.  Most are not.

If you are just starting and haven’t a clue, having a mentor or training program is a good idea.  It helps to get your thoughts organized.  It gives you direction.  It will certainly shorten your learning curve.

Choose a training/program that you’re comfortable with; one that teaches you step-by-step; one that offers plenty of support; one that you can afford; one that shows you how to get started using FREE tools using the Internet.

Jumping from one guru to another just empties your pocketbook.  Stick with it.  Give it a chance.  Learn to say no.  Step back and ask: do I really need this new secret, this new tool to get started.  Most successful Internet marketers took some time and a lot of work to create their wealth.  That’s another secret that most gurus don’t emphasize – time.  It takes time to develop a business, any business, Internet or not.

I found such a program and it certainly has helped me.  The sincerity and thoroughness amazed me.  If you’re interested check it out here.

Saying No to the Gurus © by C. A. Perez

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