Whenever writing a blog post or article for submission, keyword density is the most important question that all need to strictly follow. Let’s take a look on how to calculate keyword density percentage from any article. For example, take this blogpost is mainly talks about “work from home” and the main keyphrases is as stated in the quotes. Keyword is referred to one word and keyphrase referring to two or more words most often known as long tail keywords. I hope you are clear with the difference between keyword and keyphrase here.
Keyword density (%) = Keyword (x repetition) / Total words x 100
Let’s say keyword is “work” repeated 10 times in 300 words article. So, the keyword density for “work” will be 10/300 x 100 = 3%. When it comes to keyword density, most SEO experts always stick to 2% – 3% keyword density level. The higher repeated keyword in an article tells search engine that we are targeting particular keyword and most probably our article marked as keyword stuffing type. As for keyphrases, the word in keyphrase can be repeated in the article. Many article marketers don’t take note of this point and end up stuffing keywords more than 3%.
Personally, I think it is still ok to repeat keywords up to 5% but anything above 10% will definitely marked as keyword stuffing. Well, this is just my personal opinion. Share your input on this.
yes, you are right Sis…
we must look good word, because we need good words in SEO…..
But Sis, please tell me how to increase page rank without eating much time?….
Get more dofollow backlinks from quality sites and pages that will increase page rank. It need time, there are not shortcut there.
Thanks for this simple and straight article. Its clear for me now sister
It’s a good idea to try low competitions keywords to bring traffic.
Earlier, I bought an ebook for $5 with only 4 lines explaining this. I think it is a simple idea that many neglect to see. Hope we can benefit from targeting couple of low competition keywords.
I don’t think there is a hard fast percentage. An extreme in either direction is a problem.
I’s just an assumption as no one actually knows the true percentage calculation. I believe that low percentage will look more natural.
Ouh…I didn’t know anything about keywork density! This is something new for me.
Try to tackle some low competition keywords on your posts, I’m sure you will be able to see some increase in your traffic from google referred.
yes, i have felt that same way…
but not too much, because low competition keywords means low search per month/day
It is true that it provides low volume on average. But, we will be able to concentrate on more low search keywords easily. In long run, we may add hundreds of traffic a day from doing it.
Hmmm…I don’t know how to go about it!Perhaps you can teach me one day! ;p
Surely, let me know when you are ready.
some other experts are saying 6% – 8% should be fine?
I have heard of this too. But, may have suggested 2-5% and anything above 10% considered as keyword stuffing.