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How to Find Long Tail Keywords in Semrush

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Here's how to find long tail keywords in Semrush

  1. Navigate to 'Keyword Research' in the main menu and click on 'Keyword Magic Tool.'
  2. Type in a primary keyword that relates to your industry or subject area.
  3. Configure the search volume filter to target a lower range for identifying long-tail opportunities.
  4. Adjust the keyword difficulty filter to show less competitive keyword options.
  5. Apply the 'Keyword Length' filter and select phrases containing 3 or more words.
  6. Enable the 'Questions' filter to discover keyword opportunities formatted as user queries.
  7. Review the filtered results and export or save promising long-tail keywords to your keyword list.

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Long-tail keywords typically contain three or more words and have lower search volumes compared to broad keywords. In Semrush, you can identify them by filtering for longer phrase lengths and lower search volume ranges, usually under 1,000 monthly searches.