Best Practices for Using Keywords in Blog Posts – Expert Opinions Needed

Discussion in 'Keywords' started by Remon Anis, Dec 16, 2025.

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    Hello everyone,

    I have a few questions regarding best practices for keyword usage within blog posts, and I would really appreciate your insights and real-world experiences.

    1. Keyword Formatting:
      Is it recommended to format the main keyword in bold or italic, especially when it appears in the first paragraph of the post? Does this have any SEO impact, or is it purely for readability?

    2. Keyword Placement in the Title:
      Is it necessary (or still a best practice) to place the primary keyword at the very beginning of the blog post title, or is natural phrasing more important nowadays?

    3. Keyword Frequency:
      How many times should the main keyword be used within a blog post?
      Also, does the ideal frequency change depending on whether the keyword is short-tail or long-tail?

    4. Keyword Selection by Website Type:
      Does keyword research and selection differ between:
      • An informational blog monetized with Google AdSense

      • An e-commerce store

      • Other types of websites?
        If so, what are the main differences in approach?
    5. Low Search Volume, High CPC Keywords:
      How do you evaluate long-tail keywords with high CPC but very low monthly search volume (e.g., 50–100 searches)?
      Are they still worth targeting, especially for content-based websites?
    Looking forward to hearing your thoughts and learning from your experience.

    Thanks in advance!
     
    Remon Anis, Dec 16, 2025 IP