Oct 19 2009

Easy Links and Traffic: Write on Some Weird Google Suggestions

There have been a lot of talk about weird suggestions people keep seeing in Google Suggest drop-down. Well, how we search bloggers can benefit from this is quite clear: write a post on one of the funky Google suggestions and get ranked in top 10 for the phrase!

Why is this a good idea:

  • Google shows what other people search (so the phrase is likely to generate you some good Google referral traffic);
  • The fact that Google is showing this suggestion means even more people will search it: many will click the weird phrase just out of curiosity.

Now want some case study?

One of my SU friends shared his post with me on “WTF is follow friday” (the post name is based on one of funny Google suggestions). Of course, I went ahead an checked Google and here it is:

Looks like:

  • An easy way to get Google traffic;
  • An easy link bait;
  • A great way to get cool post ideas!

12 Responses to “Easy Links and Traffic: Write on Some Weird Google Suggestions”

  1. Frederik says:
    October 20, 2009 at 1:24 pm

    Yet another great post Ann.
    Those findings are very valuable if you use them correct. Especially because the competition is so low and suggestions can be very targetet/converting.

    Take for example the search “how to get a body like…”

    Ryan reynolds
    Brad pitt in fight club
    Megan Fox
    etc..

    A sneaky weight-loss affiliate could easily use this kind of “google suggestions” very effective. :) .

    /Frederik Trovatten

  2. Eric Gesinski says:
    October 20, 2009 at 4:01 pm

    That’s a really good tip, Ann. I’d be curious to know what kind of minimal traffic amount Google needs before they put it into their “suggestions”. Although I think it’s worth trying out, for sure.

  3. Oliver says:
    October 21, 2009 at 3:30 pm

    A great post and I never even thought about using this to help me get ideas. It’s definitely a good idea and can be a valuable resource. Thanks for sharing this tip with us.

  4. Curriculum y hojas de vida gratis says:
    October 22, 2009 at 11:37 am

    I have never thought about it. You give me a marvellous idea to discover the bing long tail.

  5. Cazare Valea Prahovei says:
    October 29, 2009 at 1:15 pm

    I must say, I’ve never even considered that. Probably, this why some people suceed and other don’t on the web..

  6. nop says:
    October 31, 2009 at 9:23 pm

    Isn’t suggestion based on supply and not demand???I think it has nothing to do with what people search – it suggest sites in index to help searchers – am I mistaken?

    Ann Smarty Reply:
    October 31st, 2009 at 11:05 pm

    Actually, basically Google suggests phrases that other people search (per my observations).

  7. Dataflurry says:
    November 1, 2009 at 10:40 pm

    Very good idea, I actually was wondering if this would be a good way to generate traffic, and this reinforced my ideas.

  8. Jim says:
    November 3, 2009 at 2:38 am

    Ha, Ha!!

    Check this Google search out…

    Do a search for the word “what”

    (screenshot)
    http://tinyurl.com/yf9evff

  9. Chiropractic Care St Petersburg says:
    November 4, 2009 at 6:24 am

    It’s really good point. Write blogs and articles on weird google suggestions and getting good traffic.

  10. Computer Repair says:
    November 5, 2009 at 8:28 am

    It’s good method of search popular term or phrase and we can write about that point.

  11. Iowa Hotels says:
    November 18, 2009 at 9:24 pm

    Yeah, this is a really great tip. Just for fun, go to Google and start typing in the search box “Why do” and see what it suggests. You’ll smile!