Keywords and Key Phrases

[eoinmc]

Hi all,
when putting keywords into the properties section of a page, it says that we must separate words with a comma. I am a bit unclear however as to how we put in key phrases.
For example - suppose my site is about cycle repairs. Do I type in cycle,repairs,
or can I type the whole phrase directly as in - cycle repairs, or do I need to add an underscore so it becomes - cycle_repairs,
Thanks
eoinmc
legato.org.uk

[eoinmc]

Re: Keywords and Key Phrases

Thanks for that wysiwyg4 (I hope that's not your real name). & for the link. I'll check it out
eoinmc

https://www.legato.org.uk

[eoinmc]

Re: Keywords and Key Phrases

Hi all,
I checked out the link about how SEO works in Google as it appears that keywords and key phrases are no longer the most important thing. My problem is that I am still a novice and don't know about html. I figure I have a good handle on Blue Voda at this stage, and the Google advice seems to be aimed at people who know how html works.
So what does filling out the meta tags part of the properties page in blue voda mean now?
Unfortunately that brings me back to my original question.
When I'm filling out that section can I write phrases, and if I can - how do I do it? If I want to write cycle repairs do I type cyclerepairs, cycle repairs, or cycle_repairs, with the comma in between.
I realise my questions may appear .... I don't know.... but I'd like to get it right rather than use trial and error, and I do know that some of you guys know.

[CarbonTerry]

Re: Keywords and Key Phrases

"cycle repairs" would be correct as a keyword phrase.
Be advised that any keywords or keyword phrases entered in your meta tags must also be in the text of your page. There is no use in entering a keyword that is not in text on your page.
Generally, 25 keywords and/or keyword phrases is the maximum in the meta tags.
Ideally, you want to optimize for 1 or 2 keywords per page.

[linceman]

Re: Keywords and Key Phrases

Excellent info that I wanted to know about...

So the best way to appear on Google would be to have the same words in the metatags and on the same page???

Cheers
CarbonTerry

[CarbonTerry]

Re: Keywords and Key Phrases

Correct Alberto !!
The keywords on your page should also appear in your H tags.
Don't know about H tags? Google it !!!!!!!
H tags can greatly effect your page placement on Google.
Get yourself a Google Webmaster Account.

[linceman]

Re: Keywords and Key Phrases

Great tip CarbonTerry

I have changes just one in my main page and it's come out first on google... Amazing... one thing though... so as we style a word as h1 we cannot change the type at all right? color, bold, size, etc...

It has to remain as it is set by style h1 correct?

Cheers
linceman

[CarbonTerry]

Re: Keywords and Key Phrases

I'm not sure using BV11.
With BV10 I can insert this code:
<style>
h1 {font-size:20px;color:#000000;font-family:arial;font-style:bold;display:inline;}
h2 {font-size:14px;color:# 000000;font-family: arial;font-style:bold;display:inline;}
h3 {font-size:11px;color:# 000000;font-family: arial;font-style:bold;display:inline}
h4 {font-size:11px;color:# 000000;font-family: arial;font-style:bold;display:inline}
h5 {font-size:11px;color:# 000000;font-family: arial;font-style:bold;display:inline}
h6 {font-size:10px;color:# 000000;font-family: arial;font-style:bold;display:inline}
</style>
in the "Between Head" tag to set whatever font size I want to use.
You can change/delete the code to suit your needs.
I still have to manually insert the " <h1> </h1> in the text html.

[eoinmc]

Re: Keywords and Key Phrases

Thanks for that Carbon Terry. I was putting lots of metatags on every page, rather than one or two on every page. I'll give your way a try.
eoinmc

[CarbonTerry]

Re: Keywords and Key Phrases

Google tends to ignore meta tags. Page content is "King".
Your main keyword should be in your page title as the 1st or 2nd word.
Use your keyword several times in the page.
Your main keyword should be included in your <h1>
There should be apprx 300 words of content.
Your Content should be understandable and not just a group of keywords.
You page should be oriented to human users.
It's quite a juggling act to make your content work for humans and robots.