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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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      • 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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