Using phrases like 'NO 1' or 'Best' int he title tag

[Webrevolve]

Hi All,

Quick question - is it illegal, against any rule etc  to use phrases such as

'The No 1 rest of the title tag | Brand Name'

on a site?

[mblsolutions]

Hi Matthew

I wouldn't have thought it would cause any problems as long as it was true.

If you can truthfully claim to be the 'best' or 'No1' in your business market its worth double checking that there are keywords based around this for your brand/business before changing your title tag.

Hope that helps.

[julianhearn]

How many people search for "no1 android phone"? No many, so why put it in your title?

I would do some keyword research and target those terms.

[Webrevolve]

I was thinking more on the lines of improving CTR, as opposed to focusing blindly on a keyword stuffed title purely for the rank, like all the others in the top 5 in this niche.

Now the sites ranking, a more prominent way of attracting / making the listing stand out is required, so looking for valid options.

[DROIDSTERS]

Applies to Travel for sure. Personally I think if you have the "award" or proof that you own the status as No 1 then use it. Your title tag is like your sales pitch. If you sell shit to me and you are the No 1 or the Best and don't say it, you might have missed new customer. I am more likly to click on something that claims to be No 1 or the Best, however, if I get there and it isn't true then bey bey. So I don't think it could hurt unless it's not true.

[Webrevolve]

Yep, this would work within the travel sector - The UKs No1 Destination etc etc.

I think it would only benefit the CTR, if the offering is indeed the best, or the client is happy to claim they are the best at what they do.

Thanks Guys