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Match type

How loosely Google may interpret a keyword: exact, phrase or broad.

What it means

How loosely Google may interpret a keyword: exact, phrase or broad.

Broad match gives Google permission to wander. With a good negative list and enough conversion data that is useful; without either, it is an expensive education.


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