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There are many\u00a0Search Engine Optimization (SEO) techniques that can boost your website\u2019s visibility. Due to the sheer amount of large-scale SEO strategies available, it can be easy to overlook some of the smaller (but still important) tasks. For instance, learning how to create an effective meta description in WordPress is vital.<\/p>\n

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Meta descriptions are the text snippets displayed in search engine results. As a result, they’re one of the first things a potential visitor will see. Optimizing this element helps you grab their attention\u00a0and<\/em> communicates important information to the search engine itself. Fortunately, setting up meta descriptions is simple if you use the free Yoast SEO\u00a0plugin.<\/p>\n

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In this guide, we\u2019ll briefly discuss the importance of creating a meta description<\/a> in WordPress. Then we\u2019ll show you how to use Yoast SEO to get the job done<\/a>. Let\u2019s begin!<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n

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How meta descriptions work (and why they matter)<\/h2>\n

When someone stumbles across your content in a search engine, they’ll typically see a meta title<\/a>, a URL, and a short paragraph known as a meta description:<\/p>\n

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For many potential visitors, this meta description helps to form their first impression of your site. Therefore, it plays a significant role in whether or not they choose to view your content.<\/p>\n

You don\u2019t need<\/em> to create your own meta description. Google will automatically create one by picking out a few sentences it thinks are relevant from your site. However, you\u2019re probably in a better position than Googlebot<\/a> to decide how your content should be described.<\/p>\n

What\u2019s more, setting up a custom meta description also provides information to the search engine itself. Google will pay attention<\/a> to your meta descriptions, and use them to better understand what your content is about and who it might be relevant to.<\/p>\n

Unfortunately, creating a meta description doesn\u2019t guarantee that it will show up in Google. Various factors<\/a> can prompt the search engine to display its own generated description instead. However, if you optimize your meta description carefully, there\u2019s a good chance it will be shown to searchers, especially for your target keyword. Plus, it will provide valuable information for Google either way. Therefore, it’s worth learning how to create a meta description in WordPress.
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How to set a meta description in WordPress (2 simple steps)<\/h2>\n

When optimizing your site for search engines, Yoast SEO<\/a> is an extremely valuable tool:<\/p>\n

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