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Edit Keywords & Description

Keywords and descriptions are often forgotten in the course of making a website but they are a very important aspect. Keywords and Descriptions are unseen by the users but they are used by search engines (such as Google or Yahoo!) to identify which pages to return when a user enters a search. Without proper keywords and descriptions, users may not be able to find your page through searching.

To edit keywords & descriptions:

1. From the “Format” menu, select "Keywords and Description”
2. In the “Keywords” text box, enter a number of words you think people might use to try and find your site. Separate each word with a comma and try to think of as many words and phrases as possible.
   • e.g. A page for Information Technology would use these keywords: information, technology, computer, assistance, computer help
3. In the “Description” text box, type in a few sentences to describe the content on your site. Try to be as descriptive as possible but don't write too much. 1-2 sentences is usually sufficient.
4. When you are finished, click “OK”
5. Click on “Publish” when you are finished editing.

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