Question on <strong> tag

GoQuickly · 09-22-2010, 11:21 PM

I've heard mixed reviews on it's effects on a website.

If I define my keywords with a <strong> tag will this benefit any on page SEO?

If I define in the CSS that <strong> text is to look the same as standard text.. is there repercussions for this?

**enlytend** · 09-23-2010, 04:41 AM

It's a very, very minor factor. Like anything else, if you overdo it, Google is likely to identify it as spam regardless of how you style it.

GoQuickly · 09-23-2010, 11:05 AM

But it's helpful to maybe pull it off 2 or 3 times on a page.

**enlytend** · 09-23-2010, 12:08 PM

Meh - it has minimal impact. Won't hurt, but there are more effective ways to improve your rankings. I wouldn't bother with making it blend in with your other text - that's wasted effort. If you see a place to emphasize the keyword with a <strong>, use it, otherwise skip it.

gelan · 09-28-2010, 02:20 AM

Won't hurt, but there are more effective ways to improve your rankings.

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09-23-2010, 12:08 PM	#4 (permalink)
enlytend Forum Moderator Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: USA Posts: 2,152 Follow @enlytend	Meh - it has minimal impact. Won't hurt, but there are more effective ways to improve your rankings. I wouldn't bother with making it blend in with your other text - that's wasted effort. If you see a place to emphasize the keyword with a <strong>, use it, otherwise skip it. __________________ Enlytend Solutions - Internet marketing and web development Was my advice helpful? Please consider a small donation to the National Canine Cancer Foundation - a tax deductible 501(c)(3)that directly funds cancer research

09-28-2010, 02:20 AM	#5 (permalink)
gelan New Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Posts: 18	Won't hurt, but there are more effective ways to improve your rankings.

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