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Possible Keyword Density Penalty?

Discussion in 'Keywords' started by AaronL, Oct 13, 2005.

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    Hey all,

    Just a quick question about Keyword Density and Keyword/Keyphrase Repeats in the Meta Keywords Tag.

    Here are some examples (Note these arent what I am using, just a quick set of examples):

    EXAMPLE 1: MULTIPLE KEYWORD/KEYPHRASE REPEATS
    "Horse Racing, Horse Breeding, Horse Wagering, Horse Accessories, Horse Stables"

    EXAMPLE 2: USE KEYWORD ONCE
    "Horse Racing, Breeding, Wagering, Accessories, Stables"

    EXAMPLE 3: USE KEYWORD FEW TIMES
    "Horse Racing, Breeding, Horse Wagering, Accessories, Horse Stables"

    Currently I am using the EXAMPLE 1 method, and I'm not too fond of it either. I did not go overboard with it (I think), about 15-16 Keyphrases per page, currently about 75% of them use the Keyword Repeats method.

    I know the Meta Keywords Tag doesnt hold that much weight in rankings, but what is the best approach? Could that be seen as a penalty? Trying to figure whether its better to use targeted Keywords multiple times as Keyword Phrases, or its better to remove the multiple "Horse" Keyword and use it only once or a few times?

    Any help is appreciated.
     
    AaronL, Oct 13, 2005 IP
  2. Smyrl

    Smyrl Tomato Republic Staff

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    I doubt it very much. Do think the current thinking is you should target only three or four keyword phrases per page.
    Think the days of half a page of keyword phrases in meta tags is gone. Thank heavens.

    Shannon
     
    Smyrl, Oct 13, 2005 IP
  3. minstrel

    minstrel Illustrious Member

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    Nothing wrong with example #1. As noted, it doesn't matter a whole lot. Stop worrying about keyword density while you're at it.
     
    minstrel, Oct 13, 2005 IP
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