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    How can i write content rich descriptions?

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    • WCGAdmin
      WCGAdmin last edited by

      we have recently started using seomoz. how can i make descriptions more content rich?

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      • Mark_Ginsberg
        Mark_Ginsberg last edited by

        You should keep your meta descriptions short, at most 155-160 characters. I usually write my meta descriptions in Excel - use the formula len() in the field next to where you're typing to automatically calculate the length of the meta description you are writing. Include your target keywords, and USPs (unique selling points) of your page that will entice a user to click on the result. Remember - the meta description can be your free spot of advertising in the search results if they choose to use it. So use keywords, include USPs, and include a call to action as well, encouraging the searcher to click on the result.

        Remember, social media networks like Facebook also use the meta description, so write with more than one audience in mind.

        And of course, refer to this awesome resource from the moz for info about meta descriptions - http://www.seomoz.org/learn-seo/meta-description

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        • SEODinosaur
          SEODinosaur last edited by

          See what your competitors are doing, I like to check what they do for their PPC because they are paying money per click, im sure they are experimenting with best conversion.

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          • KeriMorgret
            KeriMorgret last edited by

            Do you mean meta descriptions, or things like product descriptions on the page itself?

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            • mamuti
              mamuti last edited by

              I think the guy is talking about the Content not meta description...

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