Most effective Title Tag Structure
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I want to target a set of keywords but I want to know which type of Title tag structure or wording is most effective?
Here are my target keywords: CMMS, CMMS Software, EAM Software, Maintenance Management Software
Do you think using exact keywords terms are most effective?
For example: Title tag: CMMS, CMMS Software, EAM Software, Maintenance Management Software
Or: Title tag: CMMS Software, EAM Maintenance Management Software
Same goes for keyword use for content and H1 tags.
Your thoughts?
Thanks,
John
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Hi John
I'd agree with Paul "CMMS Software | EAM Maintenance Management Software" is the best looking structure for your title.
You might find this useful if you've not already seen it.
http://static.seomoz.org/user_files/SEO_Web_Developer_Cheat_Sheet.pdf
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Definitely agree with Adam, the 2nd title structure is much more professional and will facilitate a better customer response.
Personally I use piped separation for my title tags but that's just personal preference.
CMMS Software | EAM Maintenance Management Software
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John,
I would go with the second title tag you listed. It contains all your keywords in exact or phrase match, and is more professional looking.
I avoid using exact keywords when it means your title becomes a list of keywords. It looks unprofessional and I haven't seen better results by doing it. I would ensure that your most important keyword is listed first.
Another example:
Keywords: cordless phones, buy phones, discount phones
My Title Tag: Buy Discount Cordless Phones (much better than a keyword list, and works just as well in my experience.)
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