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    I am optimizing title tags and was wondering if it makes a difference if I use "commas" in between keywords that are synonyms or should I use "and" instead?

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    • EcomLkwd
      EcomLkwd last edited by

      For example: "pants, trousers at pants.com" or "pants and trousers at pants.com".

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      • EvolveCreative
        EvolveCreative last edited by

        In terms of rankings - no can give you that answer but Google.

        In my opinion, I'd go with 'and' though. It looks more legitimate in the search results - thus hopefully increasing CTR.

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        • EcomLkwd
          EcomLkwd last edited by

          Thanks David!

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          • irvingw
            irvingw last edited by

            matt cutts addresses

            http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jHSqLYUPq8w#t=0m22s

            I found this brief discussion on semoz

            http://www.seomoz.org/q/using-commas-in-the-tittle-tag

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