Overview
Yandex is the leading search engine in Russia with over 60% market share. Whilst Google presents additional opportunities, it's Yandex that should be prioritised when targeting the country's internet users. Yandex should also be part of marketers' considerations when looking to target Ukraine, Kazakhstan and Belarus.
For marketers seeking to improve visibility in Yandex's organic search results, the first step is to identify the search queries used by the target audience. By conducting thorough research over a variety of sources to identify keywords which are relevant and have as high traffic as possible, a set of strategically important keywords can be determined which form the basis of all on-page and off-page website optimisation efforts in Russia.
All research is conducted by a native-speaking search marketer, who is experienced with local research tools and the additional complexities of working with Yandex. This blend of technical, marketing and linguistic skills is the most effective method of discovering relevant keywords in Yandex and is something that cannot be achieved by applying a translation process.
The outcome of the research will be a report that shows a categorised list of keywords and corresponding data, such as estimated search volumes.
We recommend that keyword research is refreshed on a regular basis to identify changes in the patterns of search on Yandex.
Flexible and innovative approaches to meet demanding goals
Webcertain has been a valued partner of Portakabin for over 20 years, providing the expertise required to help us grow our business in multiple European markets. With a wide-portfolio of websites and products, as well numerous internal stakeholders, we require flexible and innovative approaches to enable us to meet the demanding goals of each business unit. Webcertain understands our needs and our brand, and this enables the team to deliver cost-effective, adaptable solutions across SEO, PPC and website development which have played a vital role in our international growth and success.
Evelyn Hodgson
Head of Brand - Portakabin
Adapted for each market for maximum impact
We work with Webcertain to increase our brand awareness across key European markets and help us drive brand growth. Together, we have created campaigns utilising multiple channels and adapted for each target market to ensure maximum impact and relevancy to our audience. Webcertain has a great support team, who are easy to reach and very helpful in providing information. They understand our needs and provide a flexible approach that enables us to meet our goals
Hazel Goesaert
European Associate Marketing Manager - Business Machines - Fellowes
Technical and strategic expertise
Webcertain's understanding of language nuance and local culture ensures our messaging is relevant and compelling in each market we target, while staying true to our brand and highlighting our USPs. We rely on their technical and strategic expertise to develop both organic and paid search campaigns which will resonate with our audience and drive results across Europe. The team understands our goals and is proactive in making recommendations for improvements and suggesting opportunities. We are very happy with the results and would recommend Webcertain as an ideal partner for any brand with a global reach.
Surpreet Bahl
Digital Marketing Manager - Esko
For international support, look no further than Webcertain
There are many challenges when running international campaigns and Webcertain has provided invaluable support to us when targeting countries as diverse as China, Japan and Russia, where both cultural and linguistic knowledge are paramount for success. This knowledge, combined with skills and expertise across all digital channels, enabled us to build tailored and targeted campaigns to inform and attract students from around the globe. If you're looking for SEO, SEM or translation support in multiple languages and countries, look no further than Webcertain.
Tim Jordan
VP Marketing Berlitz and ELS