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    • Dan-Lawrence
      Dan-Lawrence last edited by

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      If kw research shows that singular version of a keyword has higher search volume than plural version should you still use plural version in main on-page areas to try and catch both instances or focus on the singular ?

      cheers

      dan

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      • Schwaab
        Schwaab last edited by

        I would focus on the singular version in title tags and URL, then in the copy of the page use both versions as well as synonyms.

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        • Dan-Lawrence
          Dan-Lawrence @Schwaab last edited by

          Thanks Schwaab !

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          • Dan-Lawrence
            Dan-Lawrence @Schwaab last edited by

            If you use plural versions too but in a sentence that makes sense are they considered keyword repeats (in title tag) ?

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