Online marketing tools explained: Keyword Density Checker

By Karel • maart 19th, 2008

Keyword density is important because search engines use this information for:

  • Determining what parts of the site are relevant
  • Categorizing the theme of a site

What does keyword density mean?

Keyword Density is the percentage of occurrence of your keywords to the text in the rest of your webpage.

What is the correct keyword density?

There are a lot of opinions as to what is the correct keyword density for most search engines. Generally, most experts claim that 1%-3% keyword density is best.

It is important that your keyword density is balanced correctly. Because, when your keyword density is to low you won’t get the maximum benefit and when your keyword density is to low your page might be flagged for keyword spamming.

But how can you check your websites keyword density?

You can use our cool tool called “Keyword Density Checker” in our online marketing tools section.

Share and Enjoy: These icons link to social bookmarking sites where readers can share and discover new web pages.
  • Digg
  • Sphinn
  • del.icio.us
  • Facebook
  • Google
  • Fleck
  • Furl
  • Live
  • Ma.gnolia
  • Reddit
  • Spurl
  • StumbleUpon
  • Technorati
 

Leave a Comment

« Online marketing tools explained: index checker | Home | Improve Your Google Adwords ads: 10 great tips! »