Related keyphrases

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Optimize your content and rank for related keyphrases

Sometimes it’s hard to choose one keyphrase, because you want a post not only to rank for thát focus keyphrase, but also for a slightly different, but related keyphrase. Since Google has been getting better at recognizing relationships between topics, it’s smart to optimize your post for relevant, related keyphrases.

Luckily, our features can help you out. In partnership with Semrush, we let you find and add high-performing related keyphrases. Or, if you prefer, you can manually add up to four related keyphrases to the Yoast SEO analysis. The related keyphrases you add get a slightly different treatment than your focus keyword, as they’re not the main keyphrase you’re optimizing for. Our assessment is less strict, so it’s easier to get a green bullet for your related keyphrase.

Find relevant related keyphrases with Yoast SEO and Semrush

We are aware of how hard keyword research can be. So we collaborated with a keyword research tool to help you out a little in the process. It lets you find relevant keyphrases right within the WordPress editor! To use it, you will need to create a Semrush account and link it with Yoast SEO in a few easy steps.

Then, the fun part starts. After you connect the accounts, you will get access to the related keyphrase suggestions. The data also includes metrics like search volumes and trends, which can help you decide which keyphrase to use. When you find one that can fit your post, just click the “Add as a related keyphrase” button, and it will automatically be added to the SEO analysis.

How do you add related keyphrases manually?

Just click on “Add related keyphrase” in the Yoast SEO Premium meta box or sidebar to add a new keyphrase. It will unfold and you can then enter the keyphrase in the related keyphrase input field. It will run a check and you can find your score next to your focus keyphrase.

This infographic summarizes the entire concept of synonyms, related keywords, and word forms, the other functionalities of the Yoast SEO premium analysis!

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