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SEO Meta Keywords
by Friends Of Botble
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Add meta keywords field to SEO helper for better search engine optimization.
FOB SEO Meta Keywords
A plugin for Botble CMS that adds meta keywords field support to the SEO Helper package, enabling administrators to add meta keywords to individual content and configure global keywords, though not recommended for modern SEO purposes.
Requirements
- Botble core 7.2.6 or higher.
- PHP 8.2 or higher.
Installation
Install via Admin Panel
Go to the Admin Panel and click on the Plugins tab. Click on the "Add new" button, find the FOB SEO Meta Keywords plugin and click on the "Install" button.
Install manually
- Download the plugin from the Botble Marketplace.
- Extract the downloaded file and upload the extracted folder to the
platform/pluginsdirectory. - Go to Admin > Plugins and click on the Activate button.
Features
- SEO Meta Box Integration: Add keywords field to posts, pages, and other SEO-enabled content
- Theme Options Integration: Configure global fallback keywords for entire site
- Smart Priority System: Page-specific keywords automatically override global keywords
- Multi-language Support: Fully translated into 42 languages
- Warning System: Clear, prominent warnings about meta keywords ineffectiveness
- No Database Migration: Uses existing meta_boxes and settings tables
- Clean Integration: Seamlessly integrates with existing SEO Helper package
- Auto-removal: Removes default "no meta keywords" warning message
⚠️ Important Warning About Meta Keywords
Meta keywords are NOT recommended for SEO purposes.
According to Yoast's research, major search engines including Google, Bing, and Yahoo have officially stated that they do not use meta keywords for ranking purposes:
- Google: Announced in 2009 that meta keywords are completely ignored
- Bing: Does not use meta keywords for ranking (may use them to detect spam)
- Yahoo: Stopped using meta keywords for ranking years ago
Why Meta Keywords Don't Help SEO:
- Search engines ignore them - They have no impact on your rankings
- Give away your strategy - Competitors can see which keywords you're targeting
- Potential spam signal - Overuse may trigger spam filters
- Waste of time - Better to focus on quality content and proper on-page SEO
When Should You Use This Plugin?
Only use this plugin if you have specific non-SEO requirements, such as:
- Legacy system compatibility
- Internal site search functionality
- Third-party integrations that require meta keywords
- Client-specific requirements
For SEO purposes, focus on:
- Quality, relevant content
- Proper heading structure (H1, H2, etc.)
- Meta titles and descriptions
- Image alt text
- Internal linking
Learn more: Why meta keywords are a thing of the past - Yoast
Usage
For Store Administrators
Configure Global Keywords (Optional)
- Navigate to Appearance > Theme Options
- Find the "Meta Keywords" field in the General section
- Enter global keywords separated by commas
- Click Save to apply site-wide fallback keywords
Configure Page-Specific Keywords
- Edit any content (Post, Page, etc.)
- Scroll to the SEO meta box
- Find the "Meta Keywords" field
- Enter keywords separated by commas
- Save the content
For Site Visitors
The meta keywords are automatically rendered in the HTML <head> section:
<meta name="keywords" content="cms, laravel, botble, seo">
Priority System
- If a page has specific keywords → those are used
- If no specific keywords → global keywords from theme options are used
- If neither → no keywords meta tag is rendered
Configuration Options
SEO Meta Box (Per-Content)
- Meta Keywords: Comma-separated keywords for specific content
- Includes warning about SEO ineffectiveness
- Overrides global keywords when set
Theme Options (Global)
Access at Appearance > Theme Options > General:
- Meta Keywords: Comma-separated global keywords
- Used as fallback for all pages without specific keywords
- Includes warning about SEO ineffectiveness
Screenshots
Meta Keywords in SEO Meta Box
Meta keywords field integrated into the SEO meta box for individual content (posts, pages, etc.)
Global Meta Keywords in Theme Options
Global meta keywords configuration in Appearance > Theme Options > General
Meta Keywords in HTML Source
Meta keywords tag automatically rendered in the HTML <head> section
Contributing
Please see CONTRIBUTING for details.
Bug Reports
If you discover a bug in this plugin, please create an issue.
Security
If you discover any security related issues, please email [email protected] instead of using the issue tracker.
Credits
License
The MIT License (MIT). Please see License File for more information.
Support me ❤️
- PayPal ID: https://www.paypal.me/sangnguyenplus
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