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After a week of reading your posts, I would expect a better response.

My initial point was to focus on on-page content, by utilizing the diagnosis and keyword density tools on SEO Quake as one of my preferred tools without the use of developer tools.

As Matt Cutts stated in the video, there is a law of diminishing returns when dealing with keyword content. And absolutely there is. So, if there is a law of diminishing returns, there must also be a law of increasing returns. Correct?

I respect your opinion and appreciate your feedback. But not the type of feedback that puts down another person for their opinion. You make good points, but a weak argument on why the metric is flawed overall.

A better discussion would be how does too much keyword density effect Conversion Rate Optimization? Or how a keyword density tool differs from a TF-IDF calculation.

All in all, its been fun. Agree to disagree about pieces of you perspective. And I'm sure the feeling is mutual.

I appreciate your feedback Martin, and yes, as an SEO professional, I am constantly learning about SEO best practices. What I do not appreciate is your willingness to publicly shame me for a difference in opinion. That sir, is something you should correct. Last time I checked, I didn't see your name as the almighty resource for SEO.

"It's using the RIGHT metrics to decide what you're going for and how to prioritize certain areas of optimizations over another. But clearly you don't want to be convinced of that....good luck with keyword density. I hope the other people reading this topic at least don't take this for granted. "

As a comment to your statement, how do we find the "right metrics"? Do these metrics come from theories? A/B testing is real and the A comes from one opinion and the B comes from another. Yes, accurately researched data is concrete, but the samples come from differences in theory...AKA opinion.

However, your argument still has many holes. Your'e basically telling me, I can have a page up for snocones in phoenix, and not mention "snocones and/or phoenix on the page, but still be ranked #1 because of links? That's entirely incorrect.

This example is the point to my argument.

Keyword density isnt the one-stop-shop for great SEO ranking factors, but is does have a hand in on-page optimization. Or.....is that a myth as well?

Are you referencing the sitemap link at the bottom of a lot of older websites? Typically those links lead to a page with links to every page on the website. This is more a of a tactic to better navigation purposes. Is this correct?

To answer your question, good question! I would be interested to hear what others say as well.

The wonderful thing about SEO, is that every SEO expert can have a difference of opinion, and both can be correct.

As a marketing agency, everyday we are bombarded by "Google listing verification checks", which are a telemarketers way for lead generation. They don't even realize they are calling an online marketing agency until they ask more questions. I wouldn't call it a SCAM, just poor solicitation.

Thank you, your information is a big help. Am I also able to to include custom historical data per keyword in my reports?

Yes, I would agree links help as well, greatly. But link building is roughly 25-30% of the total SEO pie. My argument is about on page content, and utilizing a keyword density tool to communicate to Google how relevant the on page content is. The higher the density, but not so high to warrant a black hat technique, the more opportunity to rank on a certain keyword. If you cannot agree to this statement, I'm sure you're just focused on gathering MOZ points.

Nothing is an exact science in the SEO world. And if it is, you apparently work for Google...or Google works for you.

Yes, I have had great success with page titles of up to 70 characters.

Again, agree to disagree. Which is the beauty of SEO.

If I create a page about snocones in phoenix but didnt mention snocones in phoenix on the text of the page, would my website rank highly on the search term, "snocones in phoenix"?

Agree to disagree. Every page has a keyword density to it. Just because your focus may be conversational and written to engage the user (which, i agree and also Implement), Google still views the keyword density as part of its algorithm to index what the page content is all about.

Im not suggesting to stuff each page with monotonous keywords. What I am saying is Google needs to know what each page implies. And they use keyword density as part of its algorithm to judge each page and correctly rank it in the index.

you dont believe in keyword density?

Unless it's a service you can no longer provide, monetize or refer, there is never a scenario that you would prefer your website not be listed #1 on Google during any certain time frame.

Not a terrible idea, but it will dilute your root domain link %. Google does give an negative attribute if your site it receiving too many links from a single root domain.

Try downloading SEO quake as a browser extension and focus on diagnosis and keyword density for every page.

Thanks for the heads up! Cant wait until its back up.

Make sure you consider the following when moving domains:

• Domain Ages - the older the better
• Domain Authority - Which has a higher authority, keep that one.
• SPAM score
• Root Domain Links/Overall Links

This are my top 4 when dealing with domains. Yes, having a keyword in the domain is beneficial, but it wont out-weigh the benefits if we are 0/4 on the above list.

There's nothing wrong with adding multiple listings, just make sure each listing gets verified to its own unique address. If this is the case, you can label them as follows:

• Business Name - City Name
• Business Name - City Name
• Business Name - City Name
• Business Name - City Name

But, it sounds like your client has one address but wants to service 4 areas. Therefore, I would only add 1 listing and display the correct service area. There is a setting in Google My Business on "I service clients at their location", and go from there.

I would update the old listing and delete the new one. Whichever listing has the most reviews, content, and ranking signals would be the one I would keep.

\Why create a new listing? Wouldn't you want to update the old listing after moving locations? Is there something more to it?

I have seen on multiple occasion right after a new page is indexed in Google, immediately skyrockets to the first page ( or close) depending on keyword. Then, a week later, it is ranked in the 40s, and for weeks after that starts the stock market-esq climb. Up, down, up, down, and hopefully towards a positive trend line.

I have utilized MOZ for years but have always struggled with a nice graph that illustrates historical ranking data for all tracked keywords. Can someone help me find the best solution for this in MOZ?