Choosing keywords suited to a specific persona:
There are approaches you can use for choosing keywords based on a defined persona. I'll provide you with a checklist and an example formula to help guide this process.
Checklist for Choosing Persona-Based Keywords:
- Define the persona’s demographics (age, gender, location, etc.)
- Outline the persona’s interests and hobbies
- Identify the persona’s pain points and challenges
- Determine the persona’s goals and aspirations
- List the persona's preferred communication channels
- Research industry-specific terminology relevant to the persona
- Consider the persona's level of expertise in the subject matter
- Analyze the persona's online behavior and search patterns
- Identify the persona's preferred content types (e.g., video, blog posts, infographics)
- Review competitors' keywords targeting similar personas
Example Formula for Choosing Persona-Based Keywords:
Relevance Score = (Demographic Fit + Interest Alignment + Pain Point Address + Goal Relevance + Channel Suitability + Industry Specificity + Expertise Match + Search Volume + Content Type Fit + Competitive Edge) / 10
Where each factor is rated on a scale of 1-10:
- Demographic Fit: How well the keyword aligns with the persona's demographics