Your included meta tag data will show up fine to a spider, since it sees only the same thing a browser does, all the server side stuff is done before the spider gets to it.
The best thing you can do is write good content. Having content that reflects your keywords is one of the most important things you can do. If you have a backend that allows a client to edit the content on their homepage then they should be given policies and information that reflects the keyword strategy so that the content they write always reflects the keywords being used. This way when your site is re-spidered your ranking shouldn't be affected by more than 2 or 3 positions due to content changes. The other is to use text not images, for things like titles and buttons, or at least provide a text alternative to the graphic. Also make sure your page title uses the keywords as well. These things are all far more important than any trick you can pull with CF. Rick Mason Pangaea NewMedia Inc. http://www.pangaeanewmedia.ca ----- Original Message ----- From: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Thursday, May 23, 2002 10:06 AM Subject: [CFTALKTor] meta keywords > Hi all, > > I have a file with meta tag information for keywords. > I want to include this file into all of the pages on my site using > cfinclude. My question is: > > When/if a search engine finds my site and indexes it(eg. google), will > it process the keywords in the included file or will it disregard the > keywords? > > BTW, while I'm on the topic of search engines, does anyone have any tips > on ranking higher in search queries or even getting search engine > spiders to find your site? I have submitted my site to DMOZ, yahoo, > google and I will include meta data keywords, and I know Google > recommends having my site linked from as many other sites as possible, > but is their anything else I can do to increase exposure without paying > for it? > > Thanks. > Chris > - > You are subscribed to the CFUGToronto CFTALK ListSRV. > This message has been posted by: "Hammy" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > To Unsubscribe, Please Visit and Login to http://www.CFUGToronto.org/ > Manager: Kevin Towes ([EMAIL PROTECTED]) > http://www.CFUGToronto.org/ > This System has been donated by Infopreneur, Inc. > (http://www.infopreneur.net) > > - You are subscribed to the CFUGToronto CFTALK ListSRV. This message has been posted by: "Rick Mason" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To Unsubscribe, Please Visit and Login to http://www.CFUGToronto.org/ Manager: Kevin Towes ([EMAIL PROTECTED]) http://www.CFUGToronto.org/ This System has been donated by Infopreneur, Inc. (http://www.infopreneur.net)
