meta tags

Discussion in 'Search Engine Optimization' started by DSR, Jan 22, 2006.

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  1. #1
    Hi everyone!

    I was wondering if i shoudl use the following meta tags on my site:

    <meta name="ROBOTS" CONTENT="ALL">
    <meta name="ROBOTS" CONTENT="index">
    <meta name="robots" CONTENT="follow">
    <meta name="revisit-after" content="20 days">

    And how many keywords is too many? I have the important ones in front, but i have a ton after them...

    Thanks! :)
     
    DSR, Jan 22, 2006 IP
  2. Serp

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    #2
    I never use that. If they aren't, is the same for search engines.
    They index the page and follow its links anyway.


    Hmm, I do not think that google, like Yahoo! and Msn, looks at that.
    :)
     
    Serp, Jan 22, 2006 IP
  3. mdvaldosta

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    #3
    not necesary, default
    not necesary, default
    not necesary, default
    That tells bots NOT TO COME BACK for 20 days.

    Keywords aren't necessary. Only the title tag is necessary, and the meta description tag is recommended.
     
    mdvaldosta, Jan 22, 2006 IP
  4. ResaleBroker

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    IMO, a robots.txt file is the best method for spider instructions.
     
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  5. DSR

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    Thanks guys! :)
     
    DSR, Jan 22, 2006 IP
  6. Hon Daddy Dad

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    The description tag is real important because it can play a major part in the conversion factor - what the description says always plays a part in whether people click on your link or not.
     
    Hon Daddy Dad, Jan 22, 2006 IP
  7. Caydel

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    Not nescessary - while it is in the standards, noone looks at it. Kind of like the service levels in the IPV4 standard....
     
    Caydel, Jan 22, 2006 IP
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    I only use the keyword and description meta tags. It is not that relevant for major SE but it is a good habit for new search engines and for users.
     
    angelfire, Jan 23, 2006 IP
  10. DSR

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