On-Page SEO

Meta Description

Quick Definition

The meta description is a short HTML snippet that summarizes a page's content and often appears as the description in search results.

In context

Meta descriptions don't directly affect rankings but heavily influence CTR. Best practice: under 155 characters, include the primary keyword once, end with a clear call-to-action. Google rewrites descriptions when the page text matches the query better.

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