CCM SEO & Distribution 2

Question 1

What does 'search intent' refer to in SEO content strategy?

Accepted Answer

The underlying goal a user has when entering a search query

Answer

Search intent (or user intent) is the primary goal a user has when typing a query into a search engine, such as finding information, making a purchase, or navigating to a site.

Question 2

Which type of content is best suited for targeting 'informational' search intent?

Accepted Answer

How-to guides, tutorials, and blog posts

Answer

Informational intent means users want to learn something, making how-to guides and educational blog posts the most appropriate content type.

Question 3

What is a 'content hub' strategy in SEO?

Accepted Answer

Creating a pillar page on a broad topic with cluster pages covering subtopics

Answer

A content hub (pillar-cluster model) uses a broad pillar page linked to detailed cluster pages, signaling topical authority to search engines.

Question 4

Which HTTP status code indicates a permanent redirect that passes link equity to the new URL?

Accepted Answer

301

Answer

A 301 redirect signals a permanent move and passes most of the original page's link equity (PageRank) to the destination URL.

Question 5

What is the primary purpose of an XML sitemap in SEO?

Accepted Answer

To help search engine crawlers discover and index all important pages

Answer

An XML sitemap lists a site's important URLs so search engine bots can efficiently discover and crawl pages they might otherwise miss.

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CCM SEO & Distribution 2