The truth is that Google's "Site Ranking Secret" - better known as their Ranking Algorithm - is just that, a closely guarded secret.
However - I have some news for those of you putting together a web site for your business. It's yet another reason why you might reconsider using your son/cousin/friend/neighbor (oops a little to close there...).
Google doesn't use the Keywords Meta Tag for Ranking Sites.
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Some of you may not be as familiar with that term - but you may have heard that if you put keywords in the background code of your site, it helps you be #1 on Google. Well it's simply not true.
Google is constantly changing their Ranking Algorithm - and if you want your site to show up in the all the Search Engines (not just Google) - you need to invest in a Search Engine Optimization Program. Not just a one-shot activity, but an ongoing, strategic plan to get your business noticed online.

