Understanding Keyword Density
- Optimal density is 1-2% - Your primary keyword should appear 1-2 times
per 100 words.
- Avoid keyword stuffing - Densities above 3% may trigger spam filters.
- Consider TF-IDF - Term Frequency-Inverse Document Frequency helps
balance keyword usage.
- Use LSI keywords - Related terms help search engines understand content
context.
- Natural writing first - Write for readers, then optimize; don't force
keywords.
Density Guidelines
- <1% - Too low, increase usage
- 1-2% - Optimal range
- 2-3% - Borderline, be careful
- >3% - Risk of over-optimization