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MetaTagsChecker

Preview, Edit & Generate

Meta Tags Toolkit

Preview how your website appears on Google, Facebook, X, LinkedIn and more. Edit your meta tags and generate the code instantly.

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Page Title - Site Name

This is the meta description that will appear in Google search results. It should be compelling and informative.

Generated Code

Copy the code into your website <head>

Be sure to upload your image to your CMS or host.

<!-- Enter your meta data to generate code -->

What are Meta Tags?

Meta tags are snippets of text and image content that provide a summary of your webpage. They don't appear on the page itself but exist in the page's HTML code, specifically in the <head> section.

Search engines like Google use meta tags to understand what your page is about, while social media platforms use them to generate rich previews when your content is shared. With MetaTagsChecker, you can preview, edit, and generate these essential tags instantly.

Do Meta Tags Affect SEO Rankings?

The SEO community agrees: the most important meta tag for ranking is your title tag. While other meta tags don't directly affect rankings, they play a crucial role in click-through rates and social engagement.

Title Tag

Very Important — The second most important factor for on-page SEO, only behind high-quality content.

Description

Moderately Important — Doesn't affect rankings but significantly impacts click-through rates from search results.

OG Image

Important for Social — A compelling image dramatically increases engagement when your content is shared on social media.

Keywords

No Longer Relevant — Google officially stopped using meta keywords for ranking in 2009. Focus on content instead.

Crafting the Perfect Title Tag

Your title tag appears in multiple places: Google search results, browser tabs, social media shares, and when other sites link to you. Here's how to make it count:

  • 01

    Keep it under 60 characters

    Google typically displays the first 50-60 characters. Anything longer gets truncated with an ellipsis.

  • 02

    Put keywords first

    Front-load your most important keywords. Users scan from left to right, and search engines give more weight to earlier words.

  • 03

    Include your brand

    Add your brand name at the end (e.g., "Page Title | Brand Name") to build recognition and trust.

  • 04

    Make it compelling

    Write for humans, not just search engines. A clickable title drives more traffic than a keyword-stuffed one.

Writing Effective Meta Descriptions

While meta descriptions don't directly impact rankings, they're your pitch to searchers. A well-crafted description can significantly boost your click-through rate.

Best Practices:

  • Keep it between 150-160 characters to avoid truncation
  • Include a clear call-to-action (Learn more, Get started, Discover)
  • Match the search intent — answer what users are looking for
  • Make each page's description unique
  • Include your target keyword naturally (it appears bold in search results)

Open Graph & Social Media

Open Graph meta tags control how your content appears when shared on Facebook, LinkedIn, and other platforms. Twitter has its own set of tags called Twitter Cards.

Recommended OG Image Size

1200 × 630 pixels — This ratio works well across most platforms.

Keep important content in the center as some platforms may crop the edges.

Essential OG Tags

  • og:title — The title of your content
  • og:description — A brief description
  • og:image — URL to your preview image
  • og:url — The canonical URL
  • og:type — Type of content (website, article, etc.)