Meta Tag Generator

Generate SEO meta tags, Open Graph tags, and Twitter Cards with live Google and social share preview.

🔍 Basic SEO
Google ignores this tag, but Bing may use it as a minor signal.
📘 Open Graph (Facebook / LinkedIn)
🐦 Twitter Card
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Generated Meta Tags

Google Search Preview

Page Title
https://example.com
Your meta description will appear here...

Social Share Preview

What Are Meta Tags?

Meta tags are HTML elements placed in the <head> section of a web page that provide metadata about the page to search engines, social media platforms, and browsers. They don't appear on the page itself but control how the page is indexed, described in search results, and displayed when shared on social media.

The most important meta tags for SEO are the title tag (which appears as the clickable headline in search results), the meta description (the snippet below the title), and the canonical URL (which prevents duplicate content issues). For social sharing, Open Graph and Twitter Card tags control the preview card that appears when your link is shared.

Open Graph vs Twitter Cards

Open Graph was created by Facebook and is used by Facebook, LinkedIn, Discord, Slack, and many other platforms to generate rich link previews. The key tags are og:title, og:description, og:image, and og:url.

Twitter Cards are Twitter's equivalent. If you don't set Twitter-specific tags, Twitter will fall back to Open Graph tags. The main unique feature is the twitter:card tag which controls the card format: summary (small thumbnail) or summary_large_image (large banner image).

Meta Tags That Actually Matter for SEO

Title tag: The single most important on-page SEO element. Keep it under 60 characters. Include your primary keyword near the beginning.
Meta description: Doesn't directly affect ranking, but a compelling description improves click-through rate (which does). Keep it under 160 characters.
Canonical URL: Essential for sites with parameterized URLs, pagination, or content syndication. Tells Google which URL to index.
Robots: Controls indexing. Use noindex for staging pages, login pages, and internal tools.
Viewport: Required for mobile-responsive pages. Google uses mobile-first indexing, so this is non-negotiable.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a meta description?
An HTML tag summarizing a page in 150–160 characters. Search engines display it as the snippet in results. A compelling description improves click-through rates.
Do meta keywords still matter?
Google has ignored meta keywords since 2009. Bing may use them as a minor signal. Most SEO professionals no longer recommend spending time on them.
What is Open Graph?
A protocol created by Facebook that controls how pages appear when shared on social media. It defines the title, description, and preview image in share cards. Used by Facebook, LinkedIn, Discord, and Slack.
What size should my og:image be?
1200 x 630 pixels (1.91:1 aspect ratio) for optimal display on Facebook and LinkedIn. Minimum 600 x 315 pixels. Maximum file size 8MB.
What is a canonical URL?
A tag that tells search engines which URL is the "official" version of a page, preventing duplicate content issues. Always use the full absolute URL including https://.