A branded keyword is any search query that includes the name of your brand, company, product, or a variation of it. It shows that someone is specifically looking for you, not just any business in your industry.
These differ from non-branded keywords, which are more generic and often used by people looking for a service or product but not sure who to go with yet. For example:
When people search for your brand name, it typically means they already know you or have heard of you, and they’re closer to making a decision. Branded searches have significantly higher conversion rates because users are not just browsing; they’re interested in you.
Showing up prominently for your branded keywords reinforces your credibility. It also ensures your business, not a competitor or unrelated website, controls the narrative and experience when someone searches for your brand.
Branded keywords also include terms like reviews, scam, complaints, or customer feedback. By optimizing content around these queries, you can actively manage your reputation online and ensure positive, accurate results show up first.
Sometimes, competitors bid on your branded keywords through Google Ads. If you’re not already optimizing for them organically, you risk losing that traffic to other businesses. Owning your branded search space ensures your audience ends up on your website, not someone else’s.
Let’s say someone types “Infiniti Digital SEO services” into Google. Thanks to branded keyword optimization:
This isn’t accidental, it’s a strategy.