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Bold or Strong?

Discussion in 'Search Engine Optimization' started by clive2, Aug 22, 2011.

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    There are two tags viz. bold and strong, which one is the best in SEO? and why?
     
    clive2, Aug 22, 2011 IP
  2. Bekky

    Bekky Peon

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    #2
    <strong> and <B> Tag both are used to Bold a Character.
     
    Bekky, Aug 22, 2011 IP
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    #3
    Strong is more preferable than bold.
     
    techendeavour, Aug 22, 2011 IP
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    sisatel Active Member

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    Strong & Em tags are valuable in SEO aspect.
     
    sisatel, Aug 22, 2011 IP
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    #5
    there are claims that strong is better for seo purposes.
     
    ptnor, Aug 22, 2011 IP
  6. gazraz

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    To all intents and purposes they are the same and interchangeable. I doubt it matters really in terms of seo; any ranking factor that applies to bold would also apply to strong.
     
    gazraz, Aug 22, 2011 IP
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    geester1 Well-Known Member

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    Strong - we tend to put these in paragraphs between h1, h2 and h3 to make them look right.
     
    geester1, Aug 22, 2011 IP
  8. Johann S&O

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    Interesting... I thought like gazraz that they were identical. Any references for those who think there's a difference between the two ? I'd be curious to know why.
     
    Johann S&O, Aug 22, 2011 IP
  9. revium

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    Although the '<b>' tag still works in most browsers, it is technically deprecated, so even though there is probably no difference for SEO if you want to ensure your html will validate correctly in the future I would use the '<strong>' tag.

    If the search engines place any emphasis on html validation, then you want to make sure the html you use is valid and correct which would include not using deprecated tags.
     
    revium, Aug 22, 2011 IP
  10. affilorama

    affilorama Active Member

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    #10
    This is correct. Although there is no difference between the <b> and <strong> tags, the latter is more widely-used these days.
     
    affilorama, Aug 22, 2011 IP
  11. mint24

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    tag was very useful for today and serve or can be used on your h1, specially on your Website Title.
     
    mint24, Aug 22, 2011 IP
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    Both are same according to Matt Cutts. So no need to worry about.
     
    webexpert00, Aug 22, 2011 IP
  13. saxenapooja

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    #13
    yes dis is correct.
     
    saxenapooja, Aug 22, 2011 IP
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    Can anyone please explain how strong tag is more useful in seo than bold even though both have the same effect..?
     
    ethandavis, Aug 22, 2011 IP
  15. amherstsowell

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    #15
    Strong and Bold both are useful to seo, it's use to bold a keyword.
     
    amherstsowell, Aug 23, 2011 IP
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    #16
    You can use anyone both are HTML tags.
     
    joesmith1608, Aug 23, 2011 IP
  17. silverspear

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    the secure way is use <strong> for your keywords and <b> for other unimportant words (SEO).
     
    silverspear, Aug 23, 2011 IP
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    #18
    i will vote for strong.
     
    indianseocompany, Aug 23, 2011 IP
  19. unknownpray

    unknownpray Active Member

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    They both perform the same function.
     
    unknownpray, Aug 25, 2011 IP