A Guide to Writing for the Web and Keyword Density

Keyword Density and Writing for the Web

By Karl Withakay, published Jul 11, 2006
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Writing for the web is all about keyword density. Just what IS keyword density? Keyword density is the level of frequency in an article of a certain keyword or key phrase. These days, there are several online companies that pay average people to write web articles on just about any subject imaginable. Some of these companies include www.associatedcontent.com, www.lifetips.com, www.howtodothings.com, and www.constant-content.com. Some writers actually make a living writing for the web but even for the ones who don't, these websites can offer a nice supplement to your current income and are often a stepping stone to bigger markets. If an unknown writer wishes to apply to write for a print publication for example, article that they may have published on one of these sites can serve as a prime example of their writing ability and style. It's also very possible to make enough money writing for the web to make your car payment (depending on what you drive of course) or little bills like your cell phone or daily lunch budget. The money one makes from writing for the web DOES indeed come in handy. However, unless you can develop your writing skills specifically for writing for the web, and are able to submit a quality article, that has a strong keyword density, the amount of the money you make on any of these sites will be VERY minimal. The following article will discuss just HOW to write a keyword density rich article for the web, thus maximizing your potential income.

Approach

First thing is to try to put your keyword or keyword phrase in the title of your article. Pay close attention to THIS article for example. As you read it, take note of how many times you'll see the words, Keyword, Keyword Density and Writing for the web throughout the article. Your goal is to be able to mention your keyword or keyword phrase as often as possible without sounding redundant. There is such a thing as TOO MANY keywords. How discoverable your article is on the web means nothing. If it's a pain in the rear to read, very few people will read the entire article.

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Takeaways
  • Approach
  • My Method
  • Don't Get Frustrated
Did You Know?
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Thank you Karl, that was very informative and helpful. I will use that information as a guide.

Posted on 05/02/2008 at 8:05:49 PM

 
Wow, thanks for all these good tips! I didn't know that you could make more money for more keyword density! I'm new here so am still learning :) Thanks for the great article and sharing your tips!

Posted on 02/10/2008 at 1:02:53 PM

 
sounds like some happy people some who are confused on what to do.

Posted on 12/28/2007 at 12:12:07 AM

 
I cannot get past the sign-up page either. What's up with that? I try to sign in, I have an email from AC confirming my user name and password and continue to go around in circles..."my email name is already in use...blah-blah...." I would like to log on. Any ideas or hints?

Posted on 12/08/2007 at 5:12:00 AM

 
How do i withdraw my content?

Posted on 12/04/2007 at 2:12:00 AM

 
After posting almost 300 pieces here on AC, I came across this article which has explained Keywords and 'keywording' more clearly than I have ever seen them presented before. Although I write primarily for my own recreation, why not get better at getting paid for it? I will be trying to apply your council in future articles for AC. Thank you! David

Posted on 11/21/2007 at 7:11:00 PM

 
Thanks for this wonderful article. I have been playing around with keyword density so that I can master what it takes to make my articles just right for the web. I write a lot but have never really been able to understand keyword density until now.

Posted on 09/24/2007 at 12:09:00 PM

 
Great keyword, very clear, brief yet complete. The emphasis on the keyword element sinks in the readers mind. Good choise of letter sizes as well. Thank you for sharing this information.

Posted on 07/13/2007 at 12:07:00 AM

 
This is very informative! I'm still struggling with how to use the Texayalis free site (or something like that) but your article helps me.

Posted on 06/15/2007 at 4:06:00 PM

 
Your article makes the whoel key word density thing much more clearer to me now, thanks!

Posted on 06/15/2007 at 11:06:00 AM

 
You're right, keywords are important but its a dangerous tool. I usually avoid repeating myself out of habits from fiction writing, but online non-fiction is an entirely different animal. Thanks for letting me read this.

Posted on 05/30/2007 at 8:05:00 PM

 
I am really glad that I decided to read this article before I even started writing anything for this site, or any site.

Posted on 04/05/2007 at 9:04:00 AM

 
Enjoyed your article. "Thank You" for sharing your information so we may improve out writing skills. The web sites you offered were a great gift to everyone as well.

Posted on 02/15/2007 at 2:02:00 PM

 
Great Article!!!

Posted on 12/24/2006 at 3:12:00 PM

 
Hi again Carl, Your article paid off.:) My article, Top 10 Gifts for Rednecks is in the top 10 on google.:) Thank you so much for the information on Keyword density.

Posted on 11/27/2006 at 5:11:00 PM

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