Part Three - Keywords Tags Categories - Oh Vey I Am So Mixed Up
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Part Three: Keywords, Tags, Categories ?" Oh Vey! I Am So Mixed Up!
Summary:
Navigating the world of Keywords, Tags, and Categories can be confusing, especially for non-tech-savvy individuals. With misunderstandings surrounding platforms like Technorati and Del.icio.us, this article aims to clarify the basics.Keywords:
technology, blogging, website creation, Search Engines, SEO, site rank, page rank, Internet, keywords, tagsArticle:
Now that we've covered the basics of content and keywords, let’s delve into the roles of Keywords, Tags, and Categories. While this might typically appear later in a discussion, the many misconceptions about Technorati, Del.icio.us, and tagging systems make it a relevant topic now.
Understanding Technorati
This article series began with a discussion thread titled "What Is Your Technorati Rank?" It became clear that many writers misunderstood the significance of these rankings, overlooking crucial factors.
If you've followed the previous articles, you're familiar with "keyword basics." Let's focus on Technorati to illustrate.
Imagine a conversation between two tech enthusiasts:
Techie
1
: "Blogs are booming. They're accessible for people without HTML skills and can be set up in minutes. They’re multiplying quickly, but search engines often ignore them due to the personal content."Techie
2
: "Why not create a sophisticated blog search engine?"Techie
1
: "Let's use keywords under a new name, creating a closed system."And so, Technorati was born.
In Technorati, you label your content with "tags"?"essentially keywords with a special HTML attribute. Technorati connects blogs with similar tags within its closed system. It doesn’t heavily analyze content; it relies on the tags you provide. Without your input, it defaults to your blog's setup keywords.
This method helps users find blogs on specific topics, like hairdressing, if the bloggers used relevant Technorati tags.
The Technorati Ranking
Technorati ranks blogs based on several parameters, notably the number of links from within its network. The more links you have, the higher your rank. However, popularity is also key; you need both traffic and links to climb in rank.
Is Technorati important for bloggers? As a growing platform, yes. But for search engines like Google, MSN, and Yahoo, it’s not critical?"though there’s a caveat.
When blogs link to your site, the links appear in the HTML code. Search engines recognize these "backlinks," impacting your search engine placement positively, especially if linked from top blogs.
So, while monitoring your Technorati rank is useful, remember that using tags and building links helps increase your visibility to search engines over time. They’ll notice your meta tag keywords and content, not just your Technorati tags.
Similar Platforms: Del.icio.us
Del.icio.us operates on a similar principle, serving as a "social bookmarking service." The key takeaway is:
The more sites that link to you, the better your search engine position.
What About Categories?
Categories, found in formats like Wikis, enable easy searching. For instance, Wordpress uses automated categories. In my blog, categories trigger a Google Blog search for related articles, relying on Google’s specific blog search engine.
Remember, achieving high rankings in regular search engines is crucial if you're using a blog for any reason.
Conclusion
Tags = Keywords. Technorati and similar platforms use them in closed systems. Proper keyword and linking strategies also enhance search engine rankings, provided your blog gains popularity.
Don’t discount Technorati; just remember it’s one tool among many for improving search visibility.
"The more sites that link to you and your post, no matter for what reason, the better it is for you and your position in the Search Engines."
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