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Stop Word

1: Frequently used word filtered out by search engines when indexing.

 

FAQ

What are examples of stop words?

Stop words are articles, prepositions, and phrases connecting keywords to form complete sentences.

Some examples of stop words are: “a,” “at,” “for,” “is,” “of,” “on,” “the.”

How do stop words affect SEO?

Generally they do not affect SEO, though excessive use can affect the experience of the user and ultimately affect SEO.