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    • CraigAddyman
      CraigAddyman last edited by

      Whats the deal with the date at the start of the meta descriptions?

      I have not really looked into this but I'm guessing its a blog thing?

      Take this search http://www.google.co.uk/search?aq=f&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8&q=6packproject#hl=en&xhr=t&q=interview+with+paul+knight&cp=26&pf=p&sclient=psy&aq=f&aqi=&aql=&oq=interview+with+paul+knight&pbx=1&fp=835cd241c8d51fff

      The beautifully crafted meta description is now being cut short even though its within the character limit and is now only showing 36 characters!

      Is there a way to remove this?

      Thanks in advance

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      • Mohsin3414
        Mohsin3414 last edited by

        Google may be auto-including the date in the meta description if it appears near the start of the content. To avoid this, try moving the date further down in the HTML or using structured data to mark it separately. Starting the meta description with key phrases can also help focus Google on the main text.
        take a look on this [ https://capcutaps.pro/] and let me know how do you feel about it.

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        • jorot19730
          jorot19730 @33202 last edited by

          Check my meta description: षटतिला एकादशी व्रत कथा

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          • Ammy_george
            Ammy_george @CraigAddyman last edited by

            @CraigAddyman A 36-character meta description ensures a concise, clear message that quickly captures user interest, aligns with a branding strategy, or fits design constraints while emphasizing key information.

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            • Ammy_george
              Ammy_george @CraigAddyman last edited by

              A 36-character meta description ensures a concise, clear message that quickly captures user interest, aligns with a branding strategy, or fits design constraints while emphasizing key information.

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              • Ammy_george
                Ammy_george last edited by

                A 36-character meta description ensures a concise, clear message that quickly captures user interest, aligns with a branding strategy, or fits design constraints while emphasizing key information.

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                • gonzoo555
                  gonzoo555 last edited by

                  @CraigAddyman said in Meta descriptions:

                  Is there a way to remove this?

                  i also had same problem in my website after that i asked for a help from a senior of mine he helped me solved that because this issue is same related to mine i will try to help you in same way i got rid of it
                  Ensure your meta description is relevant and engaging. Sometimes, including the primary keyword closer to the beginning can help. Additionally, check for any conflicting plugins or settings in your CMS that might be affecting the display.
                  you can check my meta description here capcut video editor i hope this will help you

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                  • SandraHall
                    SandraHall last edited by

                    Yes it was very interesting

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                    • 33202
                      33202 last edited by

                      can anyone check my websites meta descriptions?
                      here is the url of my site https://fmwaapk.com/

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                      • 33202
                        33202 last edited by

                        can you please check my website meta descriptions?my website is fm whatsapp apk please check and i am very curious to know about my site from a professional person

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                        • sinaaaskar
                          sinaaaskar last edited by

                          Hi dears

                          i have some problem in my site meta descriptions

                          for example in "اخذ رتبه پیمانکاری" or "اخذ رتبه مشاور'' serps in google cant show my real meta descriptions

                          google changed my meta descriptions

                          please help

                          my site name is : "https://sabtfori.ir/"

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                          • CraigAddyman
                            CraigAddyman last edited by

                            Do you have a like to an example?

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                            • CraigAddyman
                              CraigAddyman @Dan-Petrovic last edited by

                              Cheers - Thanks a lot

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                              • Dan-Petrovic
                                Dan-Petrovic last edited by

                                Sounds like Google likes this feature and will not remove it unless they figure users don't like it: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fpbpfjzEBAM

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