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Question by TransPersonal: Can keyword rich div ids increase search engine optimization?
Do search engines take the names of DOM elements like divs and tables into account. So for example would a div called “some keyword” be better than one called “body”?

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Answer by Chris G
Search engines look for specific elements that are known to bring emphasis in web pages, like h[1-6], b, strong, and em. They skip over containers like span and div to get to the actual content.

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