How to Use Advanced Search on Twitter for SEO
Step 1: Access the Advanced Search Page
This page is most
easily accessed on the basic search page for Twitter. There will be a tab that
will provide instant access to the Advanced Search page near the bottom of the
screen.
Step 2: Examine the Search Criteria
There are several
different search fields that should be filled in in order for a company to
correctly utilize the function and find exactly what it wants. The first set of
criteria is word choice. There are several different choices in this category.
They are:
- All of These Words
If words are filled into this field, then all of those words will be searched for individually. A post needs to contain all of these words in any order in a post in order for the post to register in a search. - This Exact Phrase
If a phrase is filled into this field, then a search will not register a post unless it contains all of the words in the order of the field. - Any of These Words
This field is for searchers who want any of the words entered to be found. Filling in this box will provide the most amount of results thus far, although they might not be exactly what the searcher is looking for. - None of These Words
This field is used by a person conducting a search to contain all of the words that a post cannot have in order to be indexed by the search. - These Hashtags
The search will target posts that have these certain hashtags.
The second search category is People. It is not as useful for SEO purposes, but contains the following fields:
- From These Accounts
- To These Accounts
- Mentioning These Accounts
The third search category is Places and has only one field, which is called Near This Place. If the place that is specified in the field is in a post, then the post will register.
The advanced search function also allows the user to specify if he or she wants happy emoticons, negative emoticons, question marks, or retweets included in the search criteria.
Step 3: Fill in the Criteria
Determine your key terms
that you want to search for, such as the name of the product or service that is
provided, or the type of problem that the product or service will be able to
help with. If you are a plumber, then key terms would include, "plumber,”
"plumbing,” "leak,” or "clog.” These are considered to be the core words. Then,
the words that are used to gauge intent will be determined, such as "looking,”
"need,” "help,” "trouble,” and "tips.” These will allow a company to find people
who are actually having trouble at the moment and need help.
Step 4: Analyze the Searches
Once the results have come,
the results need to be analyzed and then contacted. If a person tweets that he
or she has a clogged drain, then a company can reply with a tweet that has all
of the necessary contact information for the company and information about the
services that are provided. This will cause the company to register with the
person who needs help, making him or her more likely to make the call.