Keyword Density

[snook]

Here's a technical question for any SEO experts out there. I've been trying to find the answer to this for ages and just about given up. I need the definitive answer, if possible, not just an opinion.

I'm setting up a website and I want to use my keywords correctly (i.e. most effectively). What I want to know is the precise definition of keyword density, specifically, is it concerning the *total* number of keywords used on a webpage, or just the number of instances of the *main* keyword.

This makes a distinct difference, and I can't find the answer anywhere, just a lot of vagueness.

Can anyone please enlighten me?

[AlBags]

.. and you think we are the authority on it.
People are vague here too.

Have you tried reading entries on Wiki .. for a start?
and find your references from there.

[vivandorron]

I am lost by technical questions.

However, I do know that there is a lot of valuable information on the Web and illustrate it with the following:-

http://www.syracusecs...g-keywords-correctly/

Ron.

[snook]

There doesn't seem to be a clear answer to be had, which is annoying 'cos I just want to be able to keep to the neighbourhood of the generally recommended range for keyword density. Since there's more than one way to calculate it, it's impossible to come up with the 'correct' figure, far as I can see.

Thanks for your input, both of you. The search goes on ...

[snook]

Thanks, Ashisolly, I took a look at that site you highlighted. Unfortunately, although the advice is good, it's still fairly vague regarding my initial question. My method at the moment is to trust to common sense more than anything, while naturally using such software options as the Google Adwords Keyword Tool. I've wasted a lot of time trying to achieve a decent level of accuracy in what I do and it's just resulted in ... well, a lot of wasted time. Now my approach is to JUST DO IT, rather than spend ages and ages trying to work out how to do it perfectly.

Having said that, I do appreciate you taking the time to reply. Thanks!