Keyword usage is the natural use of searchers’ language where it accurately describes a page’s topic, sections and answers for the reader.
Language, not density
A phrase belongs where it accurately names the task: title, H1, explanatory copy, anchor or alternative text when each element truly describes the same thing. There is no safe density target.
Useful coverage comes from explaining entities, constraints and examples that a reader needs, not repeating one exact string.
Place terms deliberately
Choose the page task first, then write headings and copy in natural language. Use variants only when they improve clarity; do not add hidden text or filename-like alt text.
- Define the task.
- Draft title and H1.
- Add explanatory vocabulary.
- Test alt text against image meaning.
- Remove forced repeats.
Inspect copy
Read visible text as a reader and check headings, links and images in rendered HTML. A keyword counter cannot judge whether the page answered the task.
| Area | Verify | Limit |
|---|---|---|
| H1 | Names actual page topic | Exact match is unnecessary |
| Body | Explains mechanism and example | Frequency is not quality |
| Alt text | Describes informative image | It is not a keyword field |
Avoid stuffing
Repetition in headings, hidden areas or metadata makes the page less useful and can violate spam policies.