Meta Description

Definition

The meta description is a short summary of a webpage that appears below the meta title in search engine results. It condenses the page content into a maximum of 155–160 characters, integrates relevant keywords, and increases click motivation.

Examples of Measures

  • “Effective LMO optimization for AI search engines – we boost your visibility.”
  • “Consulting on ESG strategies for banks – from analysis to implementation.”

Benefits

  • Higher click-through rate (CTR)
  • Better user engagement
  • Supports SEO signals

Key Components

  • Relevant keywords
  • Call-to-action
  • Clear content description

Priorities

  • User-centered phrasing
  • Compliance with character limits

Trends

  • Automatically generated snippets
  • AI-optimized meta descriptions