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OK, so I understand a few of the most used META tags like the author and description, but what is the HTTP-EQUIV used for?
Thanks in advance,
Gabbo
Thanks in advance,
Gabbo
OK, so I understand a few of the most used META tags like the author and description, but what is the HTTP-EQUIV used for?
Thanks in advance,
Gabbo
Thanks in advance,
Gabbo
HTTP-EQUIV tags
META tags with an HTTP-EQUIV attribute are equivalent to HTTP headers. Typically, they control the action of browsers, and may be used to refine the information provided by the actual headers. Tags using this form should have an equivalent effect when specified as an HTTP header, and in some servers may be translated to actual HTTP headers automatically or by a pre-processing tool.
Note: While HTTP-EQUIV META tag appears to work properly with Netscape Navigator, other browsers may ignore them, and they are ignored by Web proxies, which are becoming more widespread. Use of the equivalent HTTP header, as supported by e.g. Apache server, is more reliable and is recommended wherever possible.
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Copied that from some website, dunno if that helps you?.....
META tags with an HTTP-EQUIV attribute are equivalent to HTTP headers. Typically, they control the action of browsers, and may be used to refine the information provided by the actual headers. Tags using this form should have an equivalent effect when specified as an HTTP header, and in some servers may be translated to actual HTTP headers automatically or by a pre-processing tool.
Note: While HTTP-EQUIV META tag appears to work properly with Netscape Navigator, other browsers may ignore them, and they are ignored by Web proxies, which are becoming more widespread. Use of the equivalent HTTP header, as supported by e.g. Apache server, is more reliable and is recommended wherever possible.
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Copied that from some website, dunno if that helps you?.....
ermmm, doesn't really help but thanks for looking.
No problem......
Maybe you should rephrase your question and I might be able to help......
Maybe you should rephrase your question and I might be able to help......
... don't bother with them.
Dont bother with meta-tags?....
Admitedly they are highly over-rated but you must have them.
If they are going to give you just a slight advantage over others then you must use them.
The new thing that most search engines are using now is "Link Popularity" where the search engines sees how many websites are pointing to your website.
Content i also very important, think carefully about what words you are using and pack the page with your keywords (but dont spam them)......
So overall...... meta-tags...... yes over-rated...... but needed....
Admitedly they are highly over-rated but you must have them.
If they are going to give you just a slight advantage over others then you must use them.
The new thing that most search engines are using now is "Link Popularity" where the search engines sees how many websites are pointing to your website.
Content i also very important, think carefully about what words you are using and pack the page with your keywords (but dont spam them)......
So overall...... meta-tags...... yes over-rated...... but needed....