A webpage uses the same keyword repeatedly in hidden text to try to improve ranking. What is the problem with this on-page SEO practice?

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SEO Fundamentals - On-Page SEO

AIt improves ranking because more keywords are better

BIt is considered keyword stuffing and can lead to penalties

CHidden text is ignored by search engines, so no effect

DIt only affects off-page SEO, not on-page SEO

Step-by-Step Solution

Solution:

Step 1: Define keyword stuffing and hidden text
Keyword stuffing is overusing keywords unnaturally; hidden text is text not visible to users but shown to search engines.
Step 2: Understand search engine penalties
Search engines penalize sites that use hidden text for keyword stuffing as it manipulates rankings unfairly.
Final Answer:
It is considered keyword stuffing and can lead to penalties -> Option B
Quick Check:
Hidden keyword stuffing = Penalty risk [OK]

Quick Trick: Avoid hidden keyword stuffing to prevent penalties [OK]

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