Which title tag is better?

Discussion in 'Search Engine Optimization' started by ollyno1uk, Mar 23, 2008.

  1. #1
    HI

    I currently have title tags for my categories set to, for exampe:

    Computer Components

    should I change this to

    Computer Components - Buy Bargain PC Parts

    or similar to increase the keywords in the title?

    Cheers
     
    ollyno1uk, Mar 23, 2008 IP
  2. dbzthai

    dbzthai Peon

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    #2
    i thinks that "Computer Components - Buy Bargain PC Parts" is better. because It's expanded your main keyword too.
     
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  3. DimitarMK

    DimitarMK Peon

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    Use the second, Computer Components - Buy Bargain PC Parts.
     
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    ajsa52 Well-Known Member

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    #4
    I'll choose your second title "Computer Components - Buy Bargain PC Parts". It's more precise and contains more keywords.
    "Computer Components" is surely more competitive and will be more difficult to be well ranked for that keyword.
     
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  5. ollyno1uk

    ollyno1uk Active Member

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    Thanks a lot

    I would like to point out that I am within the top 3 for "computer components" in the UK so am looking to optimise this and other similar categories.

    Could changing this actually damage my current ranking?
     
    ollyno1uk, Mar 23, 2008 IP
  6. ched

    ched Active Member

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    #6
    If you are in the top 3 I would be very careful. The search engines put a great weight on the title tag, so if you add words you may be diluting the weight of your current title tag, so your position might drop!!!!
    I would look at your competition and how many back links they have and what anchor text they are using in the back links. Then you know what anchor text to target and build links yourself. backlinkwatch.com is good for this.

    Good luck.
     
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  7. ajsa52

    ajsa52 Well-Known Member

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    Yes, I agree. I didn't know you were now ranked at #3. You should be very careful changing your title.
     
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  8. angilina

    angilina Notable Member

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    This one is better "Computer Components - Buy Bargain PC Parts"
     
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  9. DoOoM

    DoOoM Active Member

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    I should use: "Cheap Computer Components - Buy Bargain PC Parts Online"
    - don't forget that words like "cheap" and "free" are like a magnet for the visitors :))
     
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    Markas Well-Known Member

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    I would choose the second one :) It looks better for me
     
    Markas, Mar 24, 2008 IP