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Poison keywords

Discussion in 'Keywords' started by Webnauts, Apr 4, 2005.

  1. #1
    Is it true that the keyword/phrase "search engine" is a poison keyword?
     
    Webnauts, Apr 4, 2005 IP
  2. noppid

    noppid gunnin' for the quota

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    #2
    Google it. I don't know about poisons, but if you think you can rank against the sites that are listed by google for that keyword, more power to ya!
     
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  3. Will.Spencer

    Will.Spencer NetBuilder

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    #3
    What do you mean by "poison keyword"?

    I'm #6 for "search engines" on MSN, #129 on Yahoo, and #403 on Google.

    I just wish I could swap those. ;)
     
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  4. minstrel

    minstrel Illustrious Member

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    No. A while back, people were getting worried about so-called "stop words". Now it's "poison keywords". I don't think they exist outside of SEO software that is trying to convince people you can't do SEO without the software.

    For example, in addition to "search engine", some people and certain SEO programs are claiming the word "forum" is a poison keyword. Total nonsense!

    Do a search for "<insert word of your choice> forum" or "<insert word of your choice> forums" -- how many returns do you get? Do you see any evidence that the word is "poison"?

    These are myths created by superstition, hysteria, and SEO software marketing people. Ignore them.
     
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  5. Webnauts

    Webnauts Peon

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  6. minstrel

    minstrel Illustrious Member

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    That's my point, Webnauts.

    Either stop using those programs (you don't need them and many are either out-of-date or never-in-date in their advice) or take the output from the programs with a grain of salt.
     
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  7. Webnauts

    Webnauts Peon

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    Thank you all for your kind responses. By the way I thought that I must mention, that my prior service and target keyphrase is "web site accessibility", and today I had the results:

    Google #34 of 102,000,000 - Yahoo #13 of 23,700,000 - MSN #3 of 385,001

    Am I doing well there?
     
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  8. minstrel

    minstrel Illustrious Member

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    Not too shabby, Webnauts.

    Suggestion: make sure you also target "website accessibility" and "internet accessibility".

    (By the way, are you the same Webnauts who used to be (or maybe still is) at WPW?)
     
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  9. Webnauts

    Webnauts Peon

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    Yes Minstrel. I am still moderating at WPW. And thanks for the tips.
    But worth to mention, for the keyphrase "website accessibility" I am at Google at #43 of 118,000,000.
     
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  10. minstrel

    minstrel Illustrious Member

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    Shameless Plug Department

    Have you thought about joining the Coop Ad Network here?
     
    minstrel, Apr 4, 2005 IP
  11. ScottDaMan

    ScottDaMan Peon

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    I'd like to see a site operating co-op?
     
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  12. yfs1

    yfs1 User Title Not Found

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    Kwik Goblin runs the Coop

    You can sign up here or from the Digital Point home page.
     
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  13. minstrel

    minstrel Illustrious Member

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    No, no, no.

    You don't sign up there, Scott.

    You sign up here at Coop Ad Network Signup Link.

    Scott, just look for anyone who has a signature link for the Coop here and click on one of their other site links.
     
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  14. yfs1

    yfs1 User Title Not Found

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    You're just too much Minstrel :D :D :p
     
    yfs1, Apr 5, 2005 IP
  15. minstrel

    minstrel Illustrious Member

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    Free enterprise! :D
     
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    Webnauts Peon

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    #16
    That is only for forums, or?
     
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  17. samm27

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    Hi Webnauts,

    No. It can be used on regular sites as well.
    I have it on my site: www championachiever com

    regards,
    sam.
     
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  18. yfs1

    yfs1 User Title Not Found

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    Its for all sites...html,php, and even some asp code floating around.

    Theres more about it here though
     
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  19. minstrel

    minstrel Illustrious Member

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    But if you want the REAL info on it, check HERE.

    The link yfs1 gave you does have some information but I think you'll find it's woefully inadequate :D
     
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  20. ScottDaMan

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    LOL. Yeah. Got it! :)
     
    ScottDaMan, Apr 6, 2005 IP