Long tailed keywords

Hello Alistair,

Thanks for reaching out about the Yoast SEO analysis.

Long-tail keywords are keywords or keyphrases that are more specific – and usually longer – than more commonly used keywords. Long-tail keywords get less search traffic but usually have a higher conversion value as they are more specific.

The keyphrase length assessment checks whether the focus keyphrase is present and whether it is not too long. Yoast SEO analysis doesn’t say it should be the exact match. But what’s too long? To answer this question, you can read more here.

Thanks Maybellyne, I will see if I can get to grips with this. Am I right in thinking the keyword has to match the title.
Alistair

Hello
Editing my current post I get this information below. My title of the post is simply the plant name, see how it suggests the keyphrase which is my attempt at long tail lands in trouble because it doesn’t match the title. So if I have to match the title with my
keyword, Where do I place this long tail keyword. Title of post is Mahonia Soft Caress the long tail keword I am trying to get accepted is, (Is Mahonia Soft Caress Hardy)
I do realise I have to place thise keyphrase in the body of the post two or three times.

WP Analysis
Keyphrase in SEO title: Not all the words from your keyphrase “Is Mahonia Soft Caress hardy” appear in the SEO title. For the best SEO results, write the exact match of your keyphrase in the SEO title, and put the keyphrase at the beginning of the title.

Hello Alistair,

SEO analysis is a beneficial tool that can help you to improve your content. So it is more of a guideline rather than a strict rule. Most importantly, write your content in a way that reads nicely to your visitors. If you can get a green bullet, awesome! You may also refer to this article: Yoast SEO assessments: Overview and The ultimate guide to content SEO

Thank Maybllyne
I will mark as resolved.