Google & The Keyword Tag Myth

By Mike, on September 21st, 2009%

I have been telling clients and others for several years now that Google Does Not use the Keyword Meta-tag. My proclamations have been met with scorn, disbelief and amusement.

Google themselves have said as much, but always in pretty obscure postings, or at SEO conferences. Well, today they finally posted a public statement on the Webmaster Central Blog what I already knew, and people have argued and debated for years. Google Does Not include the keyword tag in it’s ranking of websites.

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Keyword Meta-Tag Myth

By Mike, on November 26th, 2008%

Myth: The Meta Keyword tag is crucial to my site’s rankings

Truth: Not only is it not crucial, it’s of little, if any, importance

I’m sure some of you are shaking your heads right now, but my statement is in fact, verifiable. Continue reading Keyword Meta-Tag Myth

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Keyword Density Myth

By Mike, on July 22nd, 2008%

I was challenged about the veracity of a statement I made recently in our office concerning the role of keyword density in modern SEO practice. I am posting this to provide couple of reference articles to support my position that Keyword Density is a load of rubbish! Continue reading Keyword Density Myth

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