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Multiple Cities in Title Tag
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My question is how to avoid having a spammy title.
Currently I'm working on a project where a business serves four cities, but two of them are out of its home state. I'm trying to create a title tag that is appealing to the eyes, and meets what I need it to do at the same time.
I was wondering what everyone though of this sample
Brand X Dealer Serving Newark, DE; New Castle, DE; Glens Mills, PA; and Springfield, PA
I know that too much repetition can be a bad thing, but this might not be a big deal since they are separate instances.
Let me know what you all think.
Thanks!
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Hi OOMDO,
I'd like to clarify - does the business actually have 4 physical offices (1 in each of those cities) or does it have a single office, or maybe two offices, serving 4 cities?
If the business has 4 offices, then I think Dave's advice is quite good.
However, if the business is more of an SAB (service area business) with only one or two physical offices, then the location cities should be what is in the title tag of, say, the homepage, while the location-less service cities could be excellent candidates for city landing pages.
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I'd create a page on the site for each city if the business has its own physical address in each city (its own building). Then create a title tag specifically for that city.
If that's not possible, I think you're Title tag works. I'd move the brand to the end though (unless it's a REALLY well know brand).
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