SEO & Keyword in first sentence.

GoodnightSweetRatRace · 10-09-2010, 10:45 AM

One of my articles is ranking on the 2nd page for a fairly competitive keyword. Ive just noticed that I dont have the full keyword which im trying rank for in the first sentence.

Will having your keyword in the first sentence improve your SE Rank?

joetheseo · 10-09-2010, 11:02 AM

Perhaps... Although as it stands I'm sure a few backlinks would have the same effect.

mrs spencer · 10-09-2010, 08:53 PM

i believe it will. the google bot is programed to check for keywords from your title and the first sentence in your article. but dont spam your article with keywords all in the name of having a good PR

natorob · 10-09-2010, 09:16 PM

I find that the keyword in the title, first paragraph, andonce again at the end works pretty well for eZineArticles.

Also, try and use it in an anchor text link in your resource box.

10-09-2010, 10:45 AM	#1
GoodnightSweetRatRace Advanced Warrior Join Date: Jul 2010 Posts: 563 Thanks: 31 Thanked 64 Times in 39 Posts	SEO & Keyword in first sentence. One of my articles is ranking on the 2nd page for a fairly competitive keyword. Ive just noticed that I dont have the full keyword which im trying rank for in the first sentence. Will having your keyword in the first sentence improve your SE Rank?

10-09-2010, 11:02 AM	#2
joetheseo HyperActive Warrior War Room Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Memphis, TN Posts: 401 Thanks: 4 Thanked 84 Times in 52 Posts	Re: SEO & Keyword in first sentence. Perhaps... Although as it stands I'm sure a few backlinks would have the same effect.

10-09-2010, 08:53 PM	#3
mrs spencer hyperactive warlord Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 90 Thanks: 27 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: SEO & Keyword in first sentence. i believe it will. the google bot is programed to check for keywords from your title and the first sentence in your article. but dont spam your article with keywords all in the name of having a good PR

10-09-2010, 09:16 PM	#4
natorob Active Warrior Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Denver CO , USA. Posts: 71 Thanks: 7 Thanked 10 Times in 8 Posts Contact Info	Re: SEO & Keyword in first sentence. I find that the keyword in the title, first paragraph, andonce again at the end works pretty well for eZineArticles. Also, try and use it in an anchor text link in your resource box.