3rd Jan 2026, Saturday GSC Explorer Team

Long-Tail Opportunities

Overview

The Long-Tail Opportunities report allows you to filter your search data by word count. Long-tail keywords (typically 4+ words) are often easier to rank for and convert better than short, generic terms.

Optimize for AI Search

With the rise of AI-powered search (like ChatGPT Search and Google AI Overviews), user queries are becoming longer and more conversational. This report helps you:

  • Identify questions and natural language phrases your site already ranks for.
  • Spot content gaps where you can provide more direct, in-depth answers.
  • Future-proof your SEO strategy by targeting the "conversational tail" of search demand.

How to Use

Navigate to Reports > Long-Tail Opportunities. Set the Min Words filter to 5 to isolate conversational queries. Review the performance metrics to prioritize which topics deserve dedicated content or updates.