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Hi Everyone

I am new to search engine optimization and I have a few questions on keywords. I am told that I need to include my key words at the top and bottom of my pages. I have about 10 keywords in total that I want to use through out the copy of my website (not all of them on each page), and one keyword for each title of my webpage. Should I use all 10 at the top/bottom of each page, abd would they visible to my users? Also, should I use all ten keywords in my ALT attribute of my <IMG> tag? Lastly, should I include all ten keywords in the TITLE attribute of my <A> tag? I know thats alot of questions, but I just want to make sure I maximize the amount of traffic I get to my website.

Thank you guys :)

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Brief, practical summary that updates and expands the thread: avoid trying to cram all ten keywords into every page (top, bottom, alt text or link titles). The modern approach is topic-first: assign each page a primary topic (one strong target) and a couple of natural variants or long‑tail phrases, then write useful content for real visitors rather than lists of isolated keywords. Google explicitly ignores the old meta‑keywords tag and treats keyword stuffing as spam, so visible keyword lists or hidden keyword blocks are a risk, not an advantage. (developers.google.com)

Turn the 10 keywords into a site map: document which page will own each primary keyword, which pages will cover related long tails (blog posts, FAQs), and what internal links will connect them. Put the primary phrase naturally into the page’s title element, the main heading (H1), and the opening paragraph — but don’t force an exact percentage for “density.” Keep titles unique and concise so Google keeps them; excessively long or repetitive title tags are often rewritten. This follows the same user‑first advice given by and the single‑topic idea from . (developers.google.com)

Images: use alt attributes to describe the image and its purpose for accessibility — write useful, contextual alt text (not a comma list of keywords). Example:

<img src="dalmatian.jpg" alt="Dalmatian puppy playing fetch in a park">

Alt text helps both accessibility and image understanding; stuffing it with all ten keywords is explicitly discouraged. (developers.google.com)

Links and the title attribute: the visible anchor text is what matters most for link context — make anchor text descriptive and natural. The title attribute can supplement information (and may be used when anchor text is missing), but it is not a shortcut to SEO gains and should not be used to stuff keywords. For image links, the image alt acts as the anchor text. (developers.google.com)

Quick checklist to apply immediately: (1) map keywords to pages, (2) write one primary + natural variants per page, (3) use meaningful title/H1/first paragraph and descriptive anchors/alt text, (4) remove any meta‑keywords or hidden keyword blocks, (5) monitor impressions and queries in Search Console and iterate. These steps follow Google’s “people‑first” and anti‑spam guidance. (developers.google.com)

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Member Avatar for SEOnlace

My advice for you is to create content for your visitors, clients, users etc. and not for search engines. Do not overoptimize your content.

title: Is the most important tag --> this means that you should include the most important keyword(s) here - don´t use more than 65 characters.

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Each individual page should only target one or two keywords. The keywords shouldn't be repeated in an unnatural way. They should be built naturally into the content.

Member Avatar for devisrimari1

hi,
keywords length varies according to the search fix your keywords within that.keywords should be related to your pages.

Member Avatar for atop420

try to use keyword density 2% to 5% in perticular web page.

Member Avatar for optimumscr12

You can use 4-5 keywords on every page. Make Title Tag for every page, it is very important. If your page have good content then not make any meta description.

Member Avatar for Zamlee

Hey, How many keywords you are using it's up to you, after all it should be 255 characters it's better if less then 15.

Member Avatar for data-struction

yes, i was going to suggest not bombarding your tags or content with too many keywords. As cscgal stated, the content should be "natural," and not repetitive for the sake of using the keywords over and over. Good luck.

Member Avatar for rocco88

Content is king. Put useful info on your website.

Member Avatar for medicalwriter

2-3 keywords per post is better idea.

Member Avatar for agendapal

My advice for you is to create content for your visitors, clients, users etc. and not for search engines. Do not overoptimize your content.

title: Is the most important tag --> this means that you should include the most important keyword(s) here - don´t use more than 65 characters.

yes but what about other Meta tags ?

Member Avatar for paavan123

Minimum 80 character
Avoid repeated keywords
Title and keywords should be made for each other.It is easy for other search engines to crawl the site quickly.

Member Avatar for gooplex

using one or two keywords per page is the optimal way. Well, I believe the best way will be having one page/keyword and then you can link all of your pages into master footer

Member Avatar for eimroda

When I was still working on a SEO company, we were told to optimize up to a maximum of three keywords per page only. In your title tag, you could do it in this format: keyword 1 | keyword 2 | keyword 3

Member Avatar for charas100

5 - 20% - (all keywords/ total words)
1 - 6% - (each keyword/ total words)

Member Avatar for infoseowebmaste

In meta keyword contains 255 character and in web page have 2 to 3 keywords.

Member Avatar for Rauny

I always use 4 keywords in meta tags. But the keywords should be relevant to the page specif and content relevant.

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Member Avatar for roydimeo

Thanks guys, this has really helped

Member Avatar for stunning boy

i personally think 4 to 5 keywords would be good,

Member Avatar for SarenaWilliam

Hi ! in my perception we should use maximum 3 keywords in your page and post . no matter you can place it at any where.

Member Avatar for mark santa

donot stuff it with keywords..use only neccesary data and make sure the keyword density is low..

Member Avatar for trinsleynewton

Basically, 4 or 5 keywords are enough between the contents of one page.

Member Avatar for avinkumarseo

Each web page should have 4-5 unique keywords, consisting of long tail and short tail.

Member Avatar for Mohammed Ammar

use your keyword density 2% to 5% in a web page.and this will also depend that which search engine are you using.

Member Avatar for joe.jeson

You can use 4 to 5 Keywords or not more than 65 character. Thank you.

Member Avatar for micheal_paul

3 to 5 keywords is the best ratio for a web page.

Member Avatar for SHNOOKY

If your talking about just keywords not anchor text links, then the amount doesn't matter, the keywords monthly searches do though. But if you are talking about anchor text links then 3 to a post max, I go with one maybe two just play it safe. For the home page, it depends on whether or not you have a featured post/image near your header because that could contain meta tags and other anchor text links.

Member Avatar for russellwallace

Each individual page should only target one or two keywords. The keywords shouldn't be repeated in an unnatural way. They should be built naturally into the content.

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