Extensive research into choosing your target keyword list is essential to every search engine marketing campaign. As part of that keyword list, you probably realize the importance of targeting branded keywords. Such search terms are extremely valuable because when a searcher looks for information using a brand as part of his query, that person already has that brand in mind and therefore is more likely to find what he or she is looking for on your website. Furthermore, research shows that branded keywords provide a higher ROI than broad, non-branded keywords. As a result, if your website is not found on branded search terms, you’re potentially missing a large part of your audience.