On-Page SEO
Meta Description
A short HTML attribute that summarizes a page and appears below the title in search results.
CurrentLast updated: 2026-09-16
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On-Page SEOThe meta description is an HTML attribute that provides a brief summary of a page's content. It appears below the title tag in search results. While not a direct ranking factor, a well-written meta description can improve click-through rates. Google may override it with its own snippet.
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