Frequently Asked Questions
Find answers to common questions about MetaTag Pro and meta tag optimization. Need more help? Check out LinkAnalyzer for additional resources.
General Questions
What is MetaTag Pro?
MetaTag Pro is a free, privacy-first tool for generating and validating HTML meta tags, Open Graph tags, Twitter Cards, and Schema.org markup. All processing happens in your browser - your data never leaves your device.
Is MetaTag Pro really free?
Yes! MetaTag Pro is completely free to use with no account required, no credit card needed, and no hidden fees. We're committed to making SEO tools accessible to everyone.
Do I need to create an account?
No account required! MetaTag Pro works entirely in your browser without any registration. Your history and templates are saved locally using IndexedDB, giving you full control over your data.
Is my data private and secure?
Absolutely. All meta tag generation and processing happens locally in your browser. We don't collect, store, or transmit any of your data to our servers. See our Privacy Policy for full details.
Using MetaTag Pro
How do I use the Meta Tag Generator?
- Navigate to the Generator page
- Fill in your page details (title, description, etc.)
- Switch between tabs to add Open Graph, Twitter Cards, and other tags
- See real-time previews of how your content will appear
- Copy the generated code and paste it into your HTML
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What's the optimal length for meta tags?
- Title Tag: 50-60 characters (optimal for Google search results)
- Meta Description: 150-160 characters (to avoid truncation)
- OG/Twitter Titles: 60-90 characters
- OG/Twitter Descriptions: 120-200 characters
Our generator includes real-time character counters with visual feedback to help you stay within optimal ranges.
Can I save my meta tag configurations?
Yes! Use the "Save to History" button to store your configurations locally. View them anytime on the History page. You can also create reusable templates on the Templates page.
How do I share my meta tag configuration?
Click the "Share Configuration" button in the generator to create a shareable URL. All your settings are encoded in the URL parameters, so anyone who clicks the link will see your exact configuration. No data is stored on our servers.
What is the AI Suggestions feature?
The AI Suggestions feature uses advanced AI to analyze your existing title and description, then provides SEO-optimized improvements. It suggests better keyword placement, more compelling copy, and ensures optimal length. This is an optional feature - your basic info is sent to an AI service to generate suggestions.
Meta Tag Validator
How does the Meta Tag Validator work?
Enter any URL to analyze its meta tags. The validator:
- Fetches the page HTML through our server (to bypass CORS)
- Analyzes all meta tags, Open Graph tags, Twitter Cards, and Schema markup
- Provides a comprehensive SEO score (0-100)
- Identifies missing or suboptimal tags
- Offers specific recommendations for improvement
- Allows you to export results as a PDF report
What does the SEO score mean?
The SEO score (0-100) evaluates your meta tag implementation:
- 90-100: Excellent - comprehensive and well-optimized tags
- 70-89: Good - most important tags present with minor improvements needed
- 50-69: Fair - basic tags present but missing key elements
- Below 50: Needs improvement - critical tags missing or poorly optimized
Can I validate my local development site?
Unfortunately, localhost URLs cannot be validated since our server cannot access your local machine. You'll need to deploy your site to a publicly accessible URL first, or paste your HTML code directly into the generator for validation.
Bulk Generator
What is the Bulk Generator?
The Bulk Generator lets you create meta tags for multiple pages at once. Upload a CSV file with your page data, define a template with variables, and generate tags for all pages in seconds. Perfect for e-commerce sites, blogs, or any site with many similar pages.
What format should my CSV file be in?
Your CSV should have column headers matching the variables you want to use. Example:
page_name,category,price Product A,Electronics,$99.99 Product B,Clothing,$29.99
You can then use these variables in your template like {page_name}, {category}, etc.
How do I use template variables?
Use curly braces to define variables in your template. For example:
Title: Buy {page_name} - {category} | YourStore
Description: Shop {page_name} in our {category} section. Only {price}!The system will replace these variables with values from your CSV for each row.
SEO Best Practices
Which meta tags are most important for SEO?
The most critical meta tags for SEO are:
- Title Tag: Your #1 ranking factor - make it compelling and keyword-rich
- Meta Description: While not a direct ranking factor, it affects click-through rates
- Canonical URL: Prevents duplicate content issues
- Open Graph Tags: Controls how your content appears on social media
- Schema Markup: Helps search engines understand your content type
Should I still use meta keywords?
No. The meta keywords tag has been deprecated by all major search engines since the early 2000s due to abuse. Google, Bing, and other search engines ignore this tag completely. Focus your efforts on title tags, meta descriptions, and quality content instead.
How often should I update my meta tags?
Update your meta tags when:
- Your page content significantly changes
- You're targeting different keywords
- Your click-through rate is low (test new descriptions)
- You're running seasonal promotions or time-sensitive campaigns
- Search intent for your target keywords shifts
For evergreen content, reviewing meta tags annually is usually sufficient.
Do I need different images for OG and Twitter?
Not necessarily. If you only provide an Open Graph image, Twitter will use it as a fallback. However, Twitter recommends a 2:1 aspect ratio (1200×600px) while Facebook works best with 1.91:1 (1200×630px). For best results on both platforms, provide optimized images for each.
Technical Questions
Where do I place the generated meta tags?
Place all meta tags inside the <head> section of your HTML document, before the closing </head> tag. Example:
<html>
<head>
<meta charset="UTF-8">
<title>Your Page Title</title>
<!-- Paste generated meta tags here -->
<meta name="description" content="...">
<meta property="og:title" content="...">
...
</head>
<body>...</body>
</html>Can I use MetaTag Pro with WordPress/Wix/Squarespace?
Yes! However, most popular website builders have built-in SEO settings. MetaTag Pro is most useful for:
- Planning and previewing your meta tags before entering them into your CMS
- Validating existing pages to ensure tags are correctly implemented
- Creating custom HTML pages or themes where you have direct access to the
<head> - Bulk generating tags for CSV import into your CMS (if supported)
How can I test if my meta tags are working?
After implementing your meta tags:
- Use our Validator to check your live site
- Test social sharing with Facebook's Sharing Debugger
- Test Twitter Cards with Twitter's Card Validator
- Check search appearance in Google Search Console
- View your page source (right-click → View Page Source) to verify tags are present
Why don't I see my updated meta tags on Google yet?
Search engines need time to crawl and re-index your pages. This can take anywhere from a few days to several weeks. To speed up the process, submit your sitemap to Google Search Console and request indexing for specific URLs. Note that Google may also rewrite your meta description if it believes a different snippet better matches the search query.
Need More SEO Tools?
Check out Structured Validator for validating your Schema.org structured data markup and ensuring rich snippets display correctly.
Still Have Questions?
Can't find what you're looking for? Check out our comprehensive Guides section for detailed tutorials on meta tag optimization, Open Graph implementation, Schema.org markup, and more.