SERP / Meta Tag Preview
Preview how a page looks in Google search results.
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Preview
Fill in a field to see the search result preview.
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About SERP / Meta Tag Preview
The SERP / Meta Tag Preview shows roughly how a page could appear as a Google search result, using its URL, title tag and meta description. It helps you write titles and descriptions that fit the space and give searchers a clear reason to click.
How to use it
- Enter the page URL.
- Enter the page title as it appears in the title tag.
- Enter the meta description.
- Check the preview and shorten any text that gets cut off with an ellipsis.
Good to know
- The preview truncates titles after 60 characters and descriptions after 160, which are widely used guidelines for what stays visible.
- Google actually measures by pixel width and sometimes rewrites titles and descriptions, so treat the preview as a guide rather than a guarantee.
- Put the most important words near the start of the title, where they are least likely to be cut off.
Common questions
Does the meta description affect rankings?
Not directly, but a clear and relevant description can improve how many people click your result, which is what brings visitors.
Why does Google show a different title from mine?
Google may rewrite a title if it thinks another wording better matches the search. Titles that accurately describe the page are rewritten less often.