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Meta Description Checker
Meta descriptions don’t directly rank a page, but they strongly influence whether people click your result.
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What this is
A strong description acts like ad copy: clear, specific, and aligned to what the page delivers.
Fixing descriptions is a quick win for many sites, especially on top landing pages.
What ExplainMySEO checks
- Missing vs duplicated descriptions
- Length and truncation risk
- Clarity of value proposition
- Alignment with page intent
- Calls-to-action that match the page goal
Best practice
Focus on the pages that earn impressions and clicks first. Improvements on high-traffic pages compound.
Common issues we see
- Same description reused across multiple pages
- Descriptions that are too vague or generic
- Keyword-stuffed snippets that reduce trust
- Mismatch between snippet and page content
- No CTA or reason to click
How to fix it (practical steps)
- Write unique descriptions for core pages first
- Keep within ~150–160 characters where possible
- Lead with what the user gets and why it’s useful
- Avoid stuffing; write for humans
- Re-scan and iterate based on click-through data
Implementation order
Start with indexing/crawl issues, then metadata and internal linking, then content depth and enhancements like schema.
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