Does 'a' make a difference when searching?

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I've just had some keyword research completed for a client.

For example sake, it returned the following result as a keyword that is high in search volume and low in competition:

"Get car wash" (this isn't the actual keyword, just an example).

Now, in terms of on-site SEO, and in particular page titles etc, the phrase 'Get car wash' could sound like bad English.

If we were to add a into the mix, and make it 'Get a car wash', would that now not reflect the keyword the research threw up, or would it remain the same?

I am not sure if 'a' would make it a totally different keyword or if Google sees past this kind of thing.

Thanks.
#search engine optimization #difference #make #searching
  • To my knowledge it doesnt affect SEO. I wouldnt concern about it, if I were you.
  • Simple solution to figure this out yourself. In the Google search bar, type 'get car wash'. Then type 'get a car wash'. Check and see if the SERPs are the same. If they are different, then you know they are being treated as two different keywords.
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    • Exactly, you can check this for yourself in Google. I think, the word "a" sometimes may make a difference (if it somehow changes the meaning of the search string, and it can in some cases), but usually, I don't think it matters too much.
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  • In my opinion, Google does not give any attention to fillers...

    example:
    the
    my
    a
    e
    i
    etc..

    I use these kind of keywords all the time to rank high, even use filler key-phrases for exact match domains to gain rankings easily on EMD's that are not available. Works like a charm
  • Well i think it won't effect because i have searched this type of keywords, google gives same results like if you search for get car wash and then if you search for get a car wash. Google will gives you almost same results.
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    • Almost the same results is not the same results, which means Google treats them as two different keywords.

      I would think that somebody with signature links of 'SEO Company' and 'SEO Experts' would know that.
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  • I don't think it matters... too complex algorithm that probably ignores the 'a' when the other website has better content...
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    • Bull**** it doesn't.

      And can you stop signature spamming? 25 posts in about 30 minutes just to get your stupid WSO seen.
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  • In terms of appealing to an exact phrase, Google would see them as different exact phrases so it would make a difference.

    That said, do you really want to put up a "bad English" title? I wouldn't be surprised if among the Panda algorithm changes, Google looks for titles that clearly are trying to appeal to SEO vs. visitors and keeps a closer eye on those sites for possible penalization.
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