Complete Guide to Meta Tags
What Are Meta Tags?
Meta tags are HTML elements that provide metadata about a web page. They don't appear on the page itself but are read by search engines, browsers, and other web services to understand and display information about your content.
Why Meta Tags Matter
Meta tags play a crucial role in SEO and user experience:
- Search Engine Optimization: Help search engines understand your content
- Social Media Sharing: Control how your content appears when shared
- Browser Behavior: Influence how browsers handle your page
- User Experience: Provide information in search results and bookmarks
- Analytics: Help track and analyze website performance
Types of Meta Tags
- Title Tag: The main title that appears in search results
- Meta Description: Brief description of the page content
- Meta Keywords: Keywords related to the page (less important now)
- Open Graph Tags: Control how content appears on social media
- Twitter Cards: Optimize content for Twitter sharing
- Canonical Tags: Prevent duplicate content issues