Keyword Rankings — What They Really Tell You

by Mays Team | Oct 23, 2025 | SEO

Many business owners often fixate on individual keyword rankings, but SEO isn’t about winning just one phrase — it’s about building visibility across dozens of relevant searches.

What to look for in your reports:

Are you ranking for terms your ideal customers actually use?
Are rankings improving over time, not just fluctuating?
Are new keyword opportunities being captured?

At Mays & Associates, we help clients focus on business-driving keywords — the ones that bring in qualified leads, not just clicks.

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