meta tags

[D. Hudson]

I'm running Windows XP and Office '02 XP with Front Page.
I recently ran a web site grader on my site it showed that I had no meta
description or keywords.
Is this because I recently switched my site to a frames layout?
Do I have to put descriptions and keywords in all the frames for each page?
I don't understand why the site grader didn't see my description and
keywords in what I call the top frame?

Any advice? Thanks.

Dennis

 

[Ronx]

Each page should have its own keywords and description meta tags, and
the content of these tags should relate to the page they are on, or the
search engines may penalise you. Keywords and description on the
frameset page should only relate to the content of the frameset page -
often little or no real content there in most sites.

Be aware that nowadays most search engines ignore keywords (except
perhaps for applying penalties), preferring to use the page content
instead. Also, if a user uses a search engine to get to one of your
pages, the page will load without the frames (unless you use a dynamic
frameset) leaving the user without navigation. Same applies to using
favourites or bookmarks.