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Do keywords in the meta matter?

Discussion in 'All Other Search Engines' started by mgee, Nov 20, 2012.

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    I know Google have now said that they don't take the keywords in the meta-tags into consideration when ranking, so what about the other search engines? DO they still look for keywords and if so what is the aerage amount we should use without turning it into keyword stuffing? Thanks
     
    mgee, Nov 20, 2012 IP
  2. James38

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    I've long forgotten to put my keywords in the meta. I don't think these matter for most search engines these days. Where I do make sure my keywords are present is in the meta description i.e. these are shown in fat letters when a searcher performs a search for your keyword.
     
    James38, Nov 21, 2012 IP
  3. OSSEO

    OSSEO Active Member

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    If you want to put keyword so there is no harm. Now best place to put your keyword in Meta Description.
     
    OSSEO, Nov 29, 2012 IP
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    akshayrao Peon

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    meta keywords doesn't matter. no search engine looks for it. keep meta description tag in tact and unique for every page.
     
    akshayrao, Nov 29, 2012 IP
  5. Swift Tony

    Swift Tony Greenhorn

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    True, Google is not looking for Meta KWs anymore. But I don't think that inserting them for at least main page of your site will harm in anyway. In the worst scenario search engines will just skip it, but it may help you in ranking in less popular search engines and in small ones especially. Nothing bad about it I guess.
     
    Swift Tony, Nov 29, 2012 IP
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    zoritey87 Greenhorn

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    haha lol, really they DO matter, google is now not taking in count that right? but those keywords worth as 3 index keywords which actually means will rank your webpage before other web sites with NO meta keywords, and making meta tags is not that difficult there's free softwares that does it for you http://www.webmaster-toolkit.com/meta-tag-generator.shtml It'll take 1 min. of your time.
    All the best.
     
    zoritey87, Nov 29, 2012 IP
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    It does matter, just don't stuff and repeat your keywords all the time.
     
    nufox, Nov 29, 2012 IP
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    But still keywords are important in meta tags, as long as your keywords are accurate.
     
    kinnethharring, Dec 9, 2012 IP
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    No, only Google has updated this thing but other search engine still giving this preference.
     
    jamesss, Dec 10, 2012 IP
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    Technoduce Greenhorn

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    I think Google is still considering meta keywords in the meta tag.
     
    Technoduce, Dec 10, 2012 IP
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    florance12 Greenhorn

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    Meta keywords still matter but it brings little value and it effects your SERP.
     
    florance12, Dec 13, 2012 IP
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    Meta tags is not necessary and of that much important for search engine's these days but why to keep that field blank. Add some important unique keywords related to your website and content. Hope this helps you.
     
    Mitch Ballard, Dec 13, 2012 IP
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    It does matter, but just don't repeat keywords
     
    sharevid.co, Dec 16, 2012 IP
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    Yes they do, for a more clear placement of your website in micro systems.
     
    Pat Bateman, Dec 16, 2012 IP
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    Keywords in meta tags are not as important as title and description part.
     
    prt81, Feb 6, 2013 IP
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    Tom Thumb Notable Member

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    I find Title is most important , then Description regarding Keywords...
     
    Tom Thumb, Feb 6, 2013 IP
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    yes, it does matter. if the meta description is really well written and really compelling, then a person who sees it might click through more often
     
    ChrisRey, Feb 6, 2013 IP