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What is Keyword Density and why its important?

Discussion in 'Google' started by kellylsn, Sep 18, 2011.

  1. Irfi0009

    Irfi0009 Banned

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    The true definition of keyword density is the ratio of the word that is being searched for, ie the keyword, against the total number of words appearing on a given web page. If your keyword occurs only once or twice in a page of 500 or more words, obviously it has a lower keyword density than a keyword that would occur six or seven times in a page of similar length
     
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    #22
    its the amount of time the keyword show up in the article, rule of thumb is to keep it 3-5%
     
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    loksch Active Member

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    #23
    You need to read Google Webmaster Tools....it is explained there...very clearly.
     
    loksch, Nov 6, 2011 IP
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    #24
    keyword density is important part of SEO. keyword density mean you can't use your keyword more than 2% to 5% in your website content. If you use your keywords more 5% in website content. Google Search engine spam your website.
     
    seo.raj, Nov 8, 2011 IP
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    #25
    Its definition is Total no. of times keyword repeated/Total no. of words * 100%.
    keyword density should be between 2.5-4%.
    It is important because it prevents spamming.
     
    rackharry, Nov 14, 2011 IP
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    #26
    Its generally accepted that between 3% and 5% is the average to aim for when looking at Keywords.
     
    brianjhill, Nov 15, 2011 IP
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    #27
    Here's the calculation method of keyword density: Keyword density in % = Targeted Keywords (Your Keyword) / total number of indexed words * 100 (within a webpage).
    Idle keyword density are 2-5% for per keyword.If it's over 5% that's called keyword stuffing.If keyword stuffed google think you a spummer.
     
    Last edited: Jul 1, 2012
    web-designing, Jun 30, 2012 IP
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    #28
    But due to the last panda update, things have changed. Those who were just stuffing keywords have been thrashed. SO, it would be better if you would keep it as low as possible. Maybe 2-3% at max.
     
    freebiesindia, Jul 14, 2012 IP
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    #29
    Keyword density is important because search engines use this information to categorize a site's theme, and to determine which terms the site is relevant to. The perfect keyword density will help achieve higher search engine positions. Keyword density needs to be balanced correctly (too low and you will not get the optimum benefit, too high and your page might get flagged for “keyword spamming”). Generally, the idea is that the higher the keyword density, the more relevant to the search string a page is. The recommended density is 3-7% for the major 2 or 3 keywords and 1-2% for minor keywords.
     
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  10. Karen May Jones

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    #30
    The more times a keyword is used on a page will mean the keyword has greater density, this is supposed to be an indication of what the page is about. This will help Search Engines display your page in search results. If you have the term "purple cats" on your page 25 times, chances are that Google will offer your page up to people who are searching for purple cats. :)
     
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    Just go seoquake (dot) com, then install the addones. Then you can search in Google about seoquake's density solution. now google will allow max 5% keywords density. You use your keyword as much time, your density will increase.
     
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    #32
    Keyword density is the percentage of a keyword used in the total content.
     
    PalmGeo, Oct 9, 2012 IP
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    #33
    Keyword density is important in terms of SEO for onpage optimization, it proves relevancy to your main topic. That's one of the factor which helps you to rank on Google.
     
    lordofblogger, Oct 12, 2012 IP
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    Keyword density means the number of keyword you can use in one articles. Normally 1.5% density or 6 number of keyword you can use in one articles.
     
    kafiemon, Oct 13, 2012 IP
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    Keywords density means the percentage of keywords repeated in your page content. Generally it should be 3%. More keywords density also considered spam by search engine. Keywords density play very important role to get site up soon.
     
    jaikant, Oct 30, 2012 IP
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    #36
    Same keyword will contain three percent in your article. It's called keyword density.
     
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    #37
    In a content of your site you will have some keywords which will get more emphasize. You should use the keyword frequently but not too much frequently. The usage frequency of the keyword is the density. Too much usage will decrease the attraction of the visitor.
     
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    #38
    Keyword density is everything for SEO. Unless you have good keywords in your content, your site is not going to feature at all in the rankings. However, it is very easy to do what is known as ''keyword stuffing''. The right amount of keywords is the way to go.
     
    blueink, Dec 11, 2012 IP
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    #39
    1 to 3% keyword density is good for the website.
     
    amitwebguru, Dec 11, 2012 IP