There are a few different ways that visitors can reach a blog. Some come from links on other blogs, some from bookmarks, and others type in the blog’s url into their browser. Yet others come from “organic search” where they use a search engine (vast majority of the time it’s Google) and type in keywords to find what they’re looking for.
These keywords are often straightforward and logical. However, they’re often surprising and make you wonder how they led someone to your blog when you look at your site’s analytics. Other times, they’re just downright wacky!
Along those lines, back in March is published a post called “Crazy Keywords”.
Well, I once again scanned Google Analytics to see how people found my site in organic search. This time, I looked at keywords from March, April, and May. In these last 3 months, there were some wacky ways people found Squirrelers. Here are some that caught my eye, and got me thinking…..
- “3 siblings inherit 1 car” – Sounds like a tricky situation! Hint: carving it in 3 equal parts won’t help any!
- “Discover Card Death Policy” – YIKES! I’ll be sure not to miss a payment in that case!
- “How much per gal of gas 20 years ago” – Does this mean you’re looking for a nice gal made of gas, one who has gas, or what? Yeah, I know it means gallon, but apparently a part of my brain is stuck in 8th grade:)
- “1000 windfall what class am I?” – Well, that’s a nice windfall but it doesn’t make you wealthy..and exactly how did that get someone to this site?
- “airline tickets squirrel” – Perhaps you’re searching for a flying squirrel…there really is such a creature, after all!
- “apple vs. potato chip nutrition” – I’ll go out on a limb here and give the nod to apples
- “ban soda freedom” – I hope the sodas don’t have a revolution
- “bmw good enough for teenager” – if it’s not good enough, then get the kid a Rolls Royce…or read the Squirrelers article on What Kind of a Car Should a Teenager by Driving to get some good advice from readers
- “bubble gum machine squirrel” – I never knew squirrels had such talents
- “can an alligator kill a human being” – Call me crazy, but I think so….but if you need to search the web just to make sure, feel free!
- “can a grandma give money to his grandchildren” – Grandma giving to HIS grandchildren….I won’t ask
- “can beefaroni expire” – Scary question for some reason
- “can you think of another possible lurking variable that might affect the costs of subway fare or of a slice of pizza” – Seriously? People do search for the most unusual things, don’t they?
- “centenarian avoids responsibilities” – just what responsibilities does someone over 100 years old need to have, anyway?
- “how to live like a cheapskate” – you’re coming to the right place
- “how not to live like a cheapskate” – you may not be coming to the right place
- “my non mr fix it husband” – is someone bitter?
- “oldcouple gone extreme wild” – I don’t want to know about these people
- “sadistic lady owns you” – That sounds terrible! How did that get someone here, again?
- “saving money like a squirrel” – Welcome to the site you’re looking for!
- “stupid grandma”- Now that doesn’t sound very nice!
- “tooth fairy actually wild” – Who knew!
- “waitress wrote a happy face on my check” – I can help here: she isn’t into you at all, she just wants to get you to leave more money when tipping
- “why do we have a haircut” – why, why, WHY?
- “wild mad grandma” – watch out!
Which of these struck you as the silliest?
If you’re a blogger, have you checked on keywords – and if so, have you found any funny ones lately?
Absolutely crazy. I wonder at times how this is possible. Did any of these visitors stay for long and read or just click out real quickly. You are on page 2 of Google for an alligator killing a human being, although this post is on page 1. Congrats on your SEO prowess.
cashflowmantra – LOL I didn’t realize I was ranked that high for such a wacky keyword. Crazy stuff!
I must admit I don’t check my keywords often. I really should although I tend to write without them in mind.
This is the one out of your list that I found the most interesting: sadistic lady owns you” – That sounds terrible! How did that get someone here, again?
Miss T – yeah, I wondered how that person got to my site! Actually, as I type it might be due to an article I wrote about this lady that invested her time and money to drive from the northeast US to the southeast US to kill alligators. That’s about the only thing I can think of!
love the latest list. I think the most ridiculous is apple vs. potato chip nutrition.
The best is “my non mr fix it husband” – is this person looking for a supoort group? LOL
Kyle – yes, I thought something similar when I read that….plus imagined a bitter person whose husband isn’t the handyman she envisioned 🙂
I think my favourite one I’ve gotten on my blog so far is “i don’t wash my face anymore”. I don’t know what they found on my blog relating to that, but I’m glad they stopped by, lol.
Cassie – yes, it’s about what I think….not sure how it happens sometimes, but I’m glad they stop by!
You’re a regular comedian! My favorite was smiley face from waitress. Nice call, she wants a bigger tip!
Buck – yes, the smiley face doesn’t mean that she’s into you. She’s not. She’s into your wallet and your money, nothing more and nothing less when it comes to the smiley face!
The questions we’ve been getting from Google have been so silly recently that we’re starting a monthly advice column just answering these bizarre questions! Our first one goes up Thursday.
Nicole – looking forward to the post!
Funniest has to be “oldcouple gone extreme wild”! Is that like girls gone wild but the retirement edition? LMAO. twice.
FSYA – that’s the same thought I had! Crazy, isn’t it? I laughed too.