Meta descriptions longer than 160 characters may be truncated in search results, preventing users from seeing the full message. Keeping them between 150-160 characters helps ensure the most important information remains visible and impactful.
What to do: Review the pages listed in the audit and shorten any meta descriptions that exceed 160 characters.
How to fix: Remove unnecessary words while keeping the description clear, relevant, and engaging. Focus on including the most important information and keywords within the recommended length. To fix this using our application, please follow the steps below:
Step 1 - Click the link on the left-hand side
Step 2 - Click the Edit button in the top-right corner
Step 3 - Click the edit icon, update your meta description, and save the changes
Writing a perfect SEO meta title and description requires following these best practices:
Meta Title
Keep it under 60 characters, so it does not get truncated in search results.
Place important keywords first.
Make it clear, concise, and appealing to entice clicks.
Make sure it accurately reflects the content of the page.
Meta Description
Keep it between 150-160 characters.
Include your primary keywords, but avoid keyword stuffing.
Write a clear, concise and attractive description that summarizes the content of the page.
Entice users to click through to your website.