Why do you use tags?
Tags are extra keywords for the search machines. So, they know what a picture is about.
But why and how to use tags on posts?
It is not mandatory to use tags on your post, some even advise against it. It is your own choice whether you want to use them, but if you do use them, do it well.
You can give your post a few tags. Extra keywords. The average amount can vary between the 3 and 10 tags.
That way you give search engines a little more information about your post. And this can be properly assessed.
But a tag does much more. It is also a sort of categorization system.
With this training I want to show you how that works.
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MarionBlack
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It's a great idea to use tags to link related posts together. Thanks for sharing, Loes.
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Sebastian089
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Loes
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That's almost the whole post ;) When I search for this on Google, they often recommend 3-7, with 10 I am aiming to the high side already.
When you add tags, you do not add single words, but more like phrases. The same phrases you would use when you are searching for something on Google.
So make your phrases count.
When I would search this post on Google, I would ask e.g.
How to use tags on posts effective
Simple explanation about Wordpress tags
That's what people type into the search bar.
Take a look at your post and think about what people would ask Google if they were searching for your information.
When you add tags, you do not add single words, but more like phrases. The same phrases you would use when you are searching for something on Google.
So make your phrases count.
When I would search this post on Google, I would ask e.g.
How to use tags on posts effective
Simple explanation about Wordpress tags
That's what people type into the search bar.
Take a look at your post and think about what people would ask Google if they were searching for your information.
