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Another simple question...(I hope)

Discussion in 'Search Engine Optimization' started by Toonces51, Jan 31, 2006.

  1. #1
    I have a client that I just came across using Page Titles, but also using Meta Titles. I'm assuming there is little to no value for the Meta Title? I just want to make sure I don't put my foot in my mouth, and I haven't heard anyone talk about Meta Titles in some time...

    Thanks.

    Toonces51
     
    Toonces51, Jan 31, 2006 IP
  2. leetheman

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    #2
    The only meta content I would include for SEO purposes would be keywords and description. They are borderline insignificant, but there's no harm. The description can also be used in the SERPs.
     
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  3. montux

    montux Well-Known Member

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    #3
    Right,
    Title tags-weather they are bold or not and density of keywords also affect i think.
     
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  4. redQueen

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    #4
    You assumed right Toonces, there is no value (or very very very very little IF there is) for meta titles.

    On the other hand, anything that goes between these two tags: <title> </title> are valued alot in serps.

    off topic: montux <b> doesn't work in <title> ... i don't think title tags can be forced bold, unless the user has that set in his/her personal settings. :D
     
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  5. Lunatic

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    Even though there's no value or not much value in the meta tags I would still suggest using them as it's not that much work and some search engines might at least use them to describe your website in the SERPs (even Google sometimes).
     
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  6. mit

    mit Well-Known Member

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    All meta tags are important for the search engines criteria. I used all meta tags.
     
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  7. just-4-teens

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    #7
    any meta tag apart from description & keywords are a waste of KB and just add to page loading time and bandwidth loss.
     
    just-4-teens, Feb 1, 2006 IP
  8. JEET

    JEET Notable Member

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    #8
    If you are not sure , leave it as is .It's not harming anyway ...
    Regards
    Jeet
     
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  9. Toonces51

    Toonces51 !@#$%^&*^%#@#$%

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    Thanks for all the feedback. I think some people at the client just got confused as to the difference between <title> and meta title/meta description.

    Toonces51
     
    Toonces51, Feb 1, 2006 IP
  10. Manish Pandey

    Manish Pandey Well-Known Member

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    Keywords tags is not of much use as i noticed. The only thing that is important is using title tag effectively (putting your keywords in title) and description so that google can find what your site is about and show them to your visitors.... after all those are people who you are looking too.
     
    Manish Pandey, Feb 1, 2006 IP