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How many characters we can use in meta description ?

Discussion in 'Search Engine Optimization' started by deemstees, Aug 22, 2011.

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    How many characters we can use in meta description ?

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    deemstees, Aug 22, 2011 IP
  2. Lincherry

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    As I konw Google truncates your meta description in around 150-155 characters. Yahoo truncates around 145-150. I recommend you to not exceed 150 characters.
     
    Lincherry, Aug 22, 2011 IP
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    #3
    100 - 150 keyword is enough for Meta Description tag.
     
    Bekky, Aug 23, 2011 IP
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    geester1 Well-Known Member

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    #4
    i agree with the above 150 words, as this is what shows up in SEO plugin on our blog
     
    geester1, Aug 23, 2011 IP
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    #5
    Character limited will be 150 for making meta description of web pages.
     
    joesmith, Aug 23, 2011 IP
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    #6
    Optimum length of meta description is 160 characters.
     
    ethandavis, Aug 23, 2011 IP
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    Prasseo Well-Known Member

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    #7
    hi,
    Is meta description should be same as in the home page for sub pages.
     
    Prasseo, Aug 23, 2011 IP
  8. xenon121

    xenon121 Active Member

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    #8
    if you say about meta description then in from my personal point if view it should be about 150 characters.
     
    xenon121, Aug 23, 2011 IP
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    It should be 150 characters, but there is no any strict guideline define you can increase it. The main thing is how much characters are visible on search engine matters.
     
    amherstsowell, Aug 23, 2011 IP
  10. stephey

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    #10
    The limit is 160 but you can use upto characters but going above it can hurt your site. Your meta description is visible in the search results if you extend it upto 180 characters than you will not be able to convey your message to the visitor so try to complete your message and purpose of the page in 180 characters.
     
    stephey, Aug 23, 2011 IP
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    Fastseo Active Member

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    #11
    Ideal character limit in title = 60 - 80, meta-description = 150. Meta-keywords =724

    Google shows 69 Characters (Including Spaces) for Page Title. 156 Characters (Including Spaces) for Meta Description.

    Yahoo shows up to 72 Characters (Including Spaces) for a Page Title. (PDF’s up to 75 characters). 161 Characters (Including Spaces) for Meta Description.

    Bing shows 65 Characters (Including Spaces) for a Page Title Tag. 150 Characters (Including Spaces) for Meta Description Tag.
     
    Fastseo, Aug 23, 2011 IP
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    #12
    i would suggest to use between 150-200
     
    stephan.radiator, Aug 23, 2011 IP
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    #13
    Maximum you can use 160 characters in meta description.
     
    dyanaangel, Aug 23, 2011 IP
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    #14
    I think 120 is enough for meta description.
     
    Sonamseo, Aug 23, 2011 IP
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    #15
    150 - 170 is enough.
     
    tourindia, Aug 23, 2011 IP
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    #16
    When you write 'characters' do you mean spaces included? For instance, if the letters are say, 140 but the total is 175 including spaces, which should be counted.
     
    Elee, Aug 23, 2011 IP
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    #17
    In Title meta tag - 95 word count with spaces
    keyword tag - 1000 characters or 45 words
    Description tag - 50 - 200 characters or 25 words
     
    rajeevmehtaa, Aug 23, 2011 IP