Google meta keywords -- can you have multiple words between comas?

I have always wondered if it was OK with Google if I used multiple keywords within comas in my meta keywords.

Example:
<meta name="keywords" content="making waffles, making waffles at home, how to make waffles, waffle making at home, how can i make waffles?" />

Is this ok? Is it wise?

Also, does it matter if there is a space after the commas?

Thanks! Looking for advice from some Google gurus out there.

 

Yeah, it's just fine. Google doesn't take this meta tag as ranking factor for consideration.

 

It doesnot matter for the ranking factor, so you can use the commas as well as the space after the commas.

 

That is exactly why commas are used, to separate phrases.

Yah, Google CLAIMS that they do not use them for ranking, yeah sure. Imo, Google uses everything
they get their hands on. Maybe they use them for sorting or categorizing or some other internal task.

Bompa

 

thats the right way. and put important kws first.

 

I agree with this. If they didn't use them for something, then why do they suggest you place it? IMO it gives them a very vital piece of information. It tell them which keywords YOU want to get ranked for.. if that were true then it would be best to leave them blank.

 

Yes, you can group several words between commas. When I write meta tags, I think of terms, including strings of words (2-4 words max), that I think would be relevant searches for my site.

It's not certain that Google uses meta tags at all when determining rank but I'd rather use them to be safe, as it can't hurt.

 

That's fine google doesn't give any values on meta keywords.

 

It's fine.
Since the keywords should be comma separated, I normal don't put the space between the comma and the nest keyword.
Ex:
<meta name="keywords" content="making waffles,making waffles at home,how to make waffles,waffle making at home,how can i make waffles?" />