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Stopwords and Flex endings

Wednesday, May 5, 2021 9:57 AM

What are stopwords?

Explanation

  • Stopwords provide flexibility to linguists when using the required keywords by allowing the placement of defined terms before or in between the keyword. 
  • Search engines have recognized the use of stopwords and they are vital to allow the easy and natural use of keywords in your text. 


Example:

  • Keyword: "flights China” 
  • Stopword usage: By allowing stopwords "to" and "in" you are allowing the following spelling options:
    • “flights to China” 
    • “flights in China” 



What are flex endings?


Explanation

  • Flex endings provide a certain level of flexibility to linguists when using the required keywords.
  • Using flex endings allow the extension of a keyword by up to three letters.


Examples (allowed):

  • Keyword 1: "house" → houses
  • Keyword 2: "door system" → door systems


Examples (NOT allowed, as it is not allowed to change or delete letters of defined)

  • Keyword 1: "Haus" → "Häuser"
  • Keyword 2: "gelb Haus" → "gelbes Haus"