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Meta Tags & Descriptions
Updated over a month ago

Meta tags and descriptions are HTML elements that provide information about a webpage to search engines and website visitors. They help search engines understand the content of a page, making it easier for users to find and navigate your website.

Meta Tags

Meta tags are small pieces of code that are placed in the header of a web page. They provide metadata, which is information about the page that is not displayed on the page itself. There are several types of meta tags, including:

  • Meta Title: The title tag is the most important meta tag. It is displayed in the search engine results page (SERP) and is used as the title of the page. It should accurately summarize the content of the page and include relevant keywords.

  • Meta Description: The meta description is a brief summary of the page’s content. It is displayed in the SERP and is meant to entice users to click on the link. It should be concise, informative, and include relevant keywords.

Meta Descriptions

A meta description is an HTML element that provides a brief summary of a web page. It is displayed as part of the search snippet in a search engine results page (SERP) and is meant to give users an idea of the content that exists within the page and how it relates to their search query.

A well-written meta description should:

  • Be concise and informative

  • Include relevant keywords

  • Entice users to click on the link

  • Be unique and different from other pages on the site

In summary, meta tags and descriptions are essential elements that help search engines understand the content of a webpage and provide users with a summary of what the page is about. By using relevant and descriptive meta tags and descriptions, you can improve the visibility and ranking of your website in search engine results.

"How to Write Click-Worthy Meta Descriptions Every Single Time" https://neilpatel.com/blog/meta-description-magic (External link)

Where do I update my meta tags and descriptions?

These can be added/updated on the SEO page in the Dashboard (Settings > Search Engine Optimization).

Meta info from content pages

Meta info for your content pages (title and description) is taken from your content titles and content descriptions automatically.

How can I test my meta tags?

You can use this site to test your meta tags: heymeta.com

How do I add meta images (social images)?

Why is Google not showing my meta description?

There is no way to force Google to display your meta description in the results pages. Google will use your meta description if it feels it's more relevant to the search results than other text it could have grabbed from the page. To encourage Google to use your meta description, be sure that it includes words that people searching for your site would use.

For example, if you have a solo site and your model name is "Sexy Sally", you would want to include "Sexy Sally" in your meta description:

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