March 28, 2011

SEO tips for product pages

The SEO benefits of product pages can often be overlooked, with many just offering basic product details, photos and a brief description.
So how can you make the most of them from a search marketing perspective?
Here are some suggestions...
  • Unique product descriptions
    Avoid simply reproducing the manufacturer’s product description as several other sites will probably be using it already. It may be easier but will not help you move up the rankings as search engines will mark it down as duplicate content.

    A unique product description should not only help your conversion rate, it should also allow you to attract more search traffic.

    In addition, a slightly lengthier product page will enable you to use more of your most important keywords and phrases. This could improve your rankings for a range of terms.

  • Use keywords in URLs
    Many online retailers, especially those with large product ranges, use dynamic databases, which can produce some ugly, lengthy URLs which bear no relation to the product.

    Adding related keywords to your product page URLs will help them rank more highly in search engines, as well as making them more understandable.

  • Use customer product reviews
    Customer reviews can not only help persuade shoppers to make purchases, they can also be very useful for SEO.

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