Number of keywords in a meta tag!

Discussion in 'Search Engine Optimization' started by alka_s, Jan 27, 2009.

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    What do you think is the limit of keywords to be listed on title tag, meta keyword tag and meta describtion tag..?? Is using 22 keywords in meta keyword tag too much a too less..?? (If you could enlighten me with more about meta tags):cool:
     
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  2. shailendra

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    #2
    In title tag you can target two keywords. In meta description you can target main keyword two times and second main keyword two times. Meta keywords is of no use. Only meta description is useful meta tags. don't use other meta tags as it will result in code bloat
     
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  3. Seo_Kohli

    Seo_Kohli Well-Known Member

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    #3
    You can use 1-2 keywords in title and 2-3 keywords in description.Dunt over stuff keywords.If you are using 2 keywords in title then be sure that same keywords will not be appear in description.:)
     
    Seo_Kohli, Jan 27, 2009 IP
  4. manish.chauhan

    manish.chauhan Well-Known Member

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    #4
    There is no limit, you could target as many keywords as you want, however, you have to make sure that your title should not exceed the limit of 68 characters as Google only reads initial 68 characters.
     
    manish.chauhan, Jan 27, 2009 IP
  5. vikyshine

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    #5
    You can use many keywords in your title tags, meta tags and meta description. But they should not be too much as title is readable to a limit and the description for meta also takes 2 lines visibility on Google.
     
    vikyshine, Jan 28, 2009 IP
  6. SEOVICE

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    #6
    some people say that google doesn't even look at keyword tags anymore, but it doesn't hurt to put keywords in, just be careful not to repeat the same words to often or you might get penalized.
     
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  7. andrewwise

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    The fewer the meta keywords the better, Google has very strict limits on this stuff, and in all honesty, you shouldn't be targeting more than 4 keywords for the site, otherwise you're not going to rank highly for anything.
     
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  8. Camabeco

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    I'd say from 10 to 20
     
    Camabeco, Jan 28, 2009 IP
  9. JessieJames27

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    #9
    Title Tag
    Maximum character limit - 85 characters max
    [ stick with 60-65 ]

    Meta Keywords
    Maximum character limit - none
    [ avoid keyword stuffing, it doesn't help & could hurt ]

    Meta Description
    Maximum character limit - 250 characters
     
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  10. nicolusden

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    #10
    You can use two keywords as a title but meta tags there is limit in some sites there is no limit in other sites so according that you can use the tags ...
     
    nicolusden, Jan 28, 2009 IP
  11. Journey

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    #11
    There's no specific limit in how many number of keywords you use in your title as long as you don't exceed the limit number of characters. Same with your meta description and meta keywords, you can use as many of keywords as you like but be sure not to repeat same keywords and whatever keywords you would use must be relevant to your site's content.
     
    Journey, Jan 29, 2009 IP
  12. icemusike

    icemusike Active Member

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    #12
    id say 20 keywords will be just fine. remember.. content is king.
     
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  13. arulnitt

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    #13
    but still, site wont b listed when it doesnt hav enough keywords and good amount of back links...
     
    arulnitt, Jan 29, 2009 IP
  14. jopsons

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    #14
    Including more keywords in meta tags is not feasible with SEO point of view.
    Title : Should contain 2 keywords if you have a title with small content or you can include 4 keywords seperated by " | " symbol.
    Description
    : Should contain 4 keywords which includes above above 2.
    Meta Tags : Should contain max of 10 targeted keywords.
     
    jopsons, Jan 29, 2009 IP
  15. mimran

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    #15
    15 to 20 keywords are reasonable.
     
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    #16
    There is no limit....you can use as many keywords you want......but don't forget about KEYWORD DENSITY
     
    pankaj.sharma, Jan 29, 2009 IP
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    #17
    Just go with the 2 or 3 phrase keyword as a title that can help you dude
     
    seowebsite, Jan 29, 2009 IP
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    #18
    meta tags dont mean much anymore, limit it around 5-10 keywords
     
    MasterKool, Jan 29, 2009 IP
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    #19
    i use max 10 keywords
     
    jaakko, Jan 29, 2009 IP