Portent’s SERP preview tool<\/a> can help monitor your title tag length as you write it so you can have a clear visual of the final product.<\/p>\nMeta Tags<\/h3>\n It can be tricky and nearly impossible to communicate the contents of your page by only using 60 characters, so take advantage of the digital real estate your meta tag provides. Along with title tags, meta tags have a character requirement, however, you can use up to 160 characters in this description. Meta tags are used to describe the contents of a page and give the user a clear idea of what they will gain from visiting the site when they click through.<\/p>\n
Use the keywords and information you can include in your meta tag in order to define your page contents while staying inside the character limit. Meta tags are also a ranking factor, so be sure to include additional high-priority keywords and write with the user’s intent in mind.<\/p>\n
The Wrap Up<\/h2>\n When writing tags, the formulas and best practices to consider can differ between each business. These tips can help you check in to make sure your user can get an idea of your content by the keywords your title includes—the more specific and unique, the better.<\/p>\n
Although you can’t always judge a book by its cover, you should still be able to judge a webpage by its title tag.<\/p>\n
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