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Keyword Density

Keyword density measures how often a term appears in a text relative to total word count. An older metric, now secondary.

Repeating a keyword at a set percentage used to be enough to boost rankings. Modern search engines analyze meaning and context instead of a mechanical ratio.

Targeting a fixed density no longer makes sense. It's better to write for the reader, use synonyms and related terms, and let the keyword appear naturally.