WP Meta Tags

WP template : header.php

<title><?php bloginfo('name'); ?> <?php if ( is_single() ) { ?> <?php } ?> <?php wp_title(); ?></title>

meta tag description
meta tag keywords

<meta name="generator" content="WordPress <?php bloginfo('version'); ?>" /> <!-- leave this for stats -->

Hi there !

I need your help regarding WP template since I am still new on WordPress :

1. should I put meta tag description and meta tag keywords as above ? Because when I put the codes there, all I got was an ERROR. It's weird since I did follow all the instruction mentioned on http://codex.wordpress.org/Meta_Tags_in_WordPress

2. I did test my WP on http://www.webconfs.com/search-engine-spider-simulator.php but the results was :

- - -

Meta Keywords :
No meta kewords found

Meta Description :
Internet marketing tips, guides and information. From affiliate programs, opt-in list to bla..bla..bla..

- - -

note : I did create this meta description from WP Admin > Options > General > Tagline

3. should I put meta tag description again in header.php if I already created it on WP Admin > Options > General > Tagline ?

4. besides header.php should I put these two codes again on index.php (meta tag keywords and meta tag description) ?

I need any of your input, advice or help regarding the above matter or if you knew there's a thread already that discussed about this - wouldn't you be kind to let me know soonest since I did search before but I couldn't find it then I'd be more than happy to know more ...

Lots of thanks !

 

Doesn't anybody want to reply for this matter now ? Or you guys just simply don't care about it ?

 

meta tags stink. i don't even use them anymore.

 

Scar, I got bored of your post because it was so long.

I'm assuming you want to improve your meta title tag is this correct? If it is read this post, and then discuss here, or on my blog.

 

Maybe you didn't get a lot of replies because it's difficult to figure out what you're asking.

If this is literally what you inserted, then of course it won't work. You need to use this format:

<meta name="description" content="insert brief description here">
<meta NAME="keywords" CONTENT="keyword1, keyword2, keyword3">

Code (markup):

Be aware that neither is used for search engine ranking. The description tag may be used for the SE snippet, depending on the SE and on the search terms. The keywords tag is ignored by pretty much everyone these days.

 

To tonyrocks, DarrenC and minstrel

Thanks for your reply and help - I really do appreciate your comments and tips

 

just use the Meta tag plugin for wordpress:

http://www.raoul.shacknet.nu/2006/01/05/add-meta-tags-wordpress-plugin/

Oh.. and meta description is a great because google uses it when if you do get indexed. so instead of having google come up with some garbled snippet of your page.. it will use your meta description.

hope this helps

csb

 

I would suggest you to use plugins since you are new to WP and don't know coding. Also try using widgets .