what should be a normal keyword density?

what should be the % of a normal keyword density of the main 2-3 keywords of the page? Mine are under 1% isn't it too low?

 

Although google states that keyword density is not essential to websites, they also say that keywords can be used to assist in providing a better chance of gaining visitors to your site. (Strange, but true!)

It depends on the amount of text that you are using the keywords in. Generally, and I hope someone will correct me if I'm wrong, a 3-5% ratio should be used.

Also, keywords should be used in the headings and sub-headings, but obviously not the same one's. Example;

That way, you are using a range of keywords covering a broad spectrum without being too repetitive repetitive (joke!).

Do you have a link that we could look at?

 

two or three percent per 100 words. a thousand word article should have abt 26times the kw.

 

thanks a lot...that is what i thought. now im gonna optimize a little bit

 

I think the keyword density should be maintained at 1 to 3% and not the percent as someone said above. Below 1% is too low and above 3% may be on higher side. I don't know. Its repeatition as FOXix said. You can calculate the difference of percentage and density for the same keyword as different at the following tool. http://www.hcqe.com/keyword-density.htm I used this many times and its certainly useful.

 

2-3% is really good.

 

i am too fully agree with your suggestion. 2 - 3% are enough to achieve first position. i am follow this ration but currently i am using this method at content level. how to coount how many words are on the page including ALT, Title, and etc.

 

As suggested by my boss it should not be more than 18 keywords.