What Are Meta Tags?
Meta tags are HTML elements that provide metadata about your webpage. They appear in the
<head> section and are used by search engines, social media platforms,
and browsers to understand and display your content. While most meta tags aren't visible
to users, they play a crucial role in SEO and social media sharing.
Essential Meta Tags
- Title Tag: Page title shown in search results (50-60 characters)
- Meta Description: Summary shown in search results (150-160 characters)
- Open Graph Tags: Control Facebook/LinkedIn previews
- Twitter Cards: Control Twitter post previews
- Canonical URL: Prevents duplicate content issues
Best Practices
- Write unique titles and descriptions for each page
- Include target keywords naturally in titles
- Use compelling descriptions that encourage clicks
- Optimize images for social sharing (1200x630px recommended)
- Test your tags using preview tools before publishing