Meta Tags Optimizer

Use when the user asks to "optimize title tag", "write meta description", "improve CTR", "Open Graph tags", "social media preview", "my title tag needs work", "low click-through rate", "fix my meta tags", or "OG tags not showing". Creates and optimizes meta tags including title tags, meta descriptions, Open Graph tags, and Twitter cards for maximum click-through rates and social sharing engagement. For a broader on-page audit, see on-page-seo-auditor. For structured data markup, see schema-markup-generator.

# Meta Tags Optimizer


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This skill creates compelling, optimized meta tags that improve click-through rates from search results and enhance social media sharing. It covers title tags, meta descriptions, and social meta tags.

## When to Use This Skill

- Creating meta tags for new pages
- Optimizing existing meta tags for better CTR
- Preparing pages for social media sharing
- Fixing duplicate or missing meta tags
- A/B testing title and description variations
- Optimizing for specific SERP features
- Creating meta tags for different page types

## What This Skill Does

1. **Title Tag Creation**: Writes compelling, keyword-optimized titles
2. **Meta Description Writing**: Creates click-worthy descriptions
3. **Open Graph Optimization**: Prepares pages for social sharing
4. **Twitter Card Setup**: Optimizes Twitter-specific meta tags
5. **CTR Analysis**: Suggests improvements for better click rates
6. **Character Counting**: Ensures proper length for SERP display
7. **A/B Test Suggestions**: Provides variations for testing

## How to Use

### Create Meta Tags

```
Create meta tags for a page about [topic] targeting [keyword]
```

```
Write title and meta description for this content: [content/URL]
```

### Optimize Existing Tags

```
Improve these meta tags for better CTR: [current tags]
```

### Social Media Tags

```
Create Open Graph and Twitter card tags for [page/URL]
```

## Data Sources

> See [CONNECTORS.md](../../CONNECTORS.md) for tool category placeholders.

**With ~~search console + ~~SEO tool connected:**
Automatically pull current meta tags, CTR data by query, competitor title/description patterns, SERP preview data, and impression/click metrics to identify optimization opportunities.

**With manual data only:**
Ask the user to provide:
1. Current title and meta description (if optimizing existing)
2. Target primary keyword and 2-3 secondary keywords
3. Page URL and main content/value proposition
4. Competitor URLs or examples of well-performing titles in the SERP

Proceed with the full workflow using provided data. Note in the output which metrics are from automated collection vs. user-provided data.

## Instructions

When a user requests meta tag optimization:

1. **Gather Page Information**

   ```markdown
   ### Page Analysis
   
   **Page URL**: [URL]
   **Page Type**: [blog/product/landing/service/homepage]
   **Primary Keyword**: [keyword]
   **Secondary Keywords**: [keywords]
   **Target Audience**: [audience]
   **Primary CTA**: [action you want users to take]
   **Unique Value Prop**: [what makes this page special]
   ```

2. **Create Optimized Title Tag**

   ```markdown
   ### Title Tag Optimization
   
   **Requirements**:
   - Length: 50-60 characters (displays fully in SERP)
   - Include primary keyword (preferably near front)
   - Make it compelling and click-worthy
   - Match search intent
   - Include brand name if appropriate
   
   **Title Tag Formula Options**:
   
   1. **Keyword | Benefit | Brand**
      "[Primary Keyword]: [Benefit] | [Brand Name]"
      
   2. **Number + Keyword + Promise**
      "[Number] [Keyword] That [Promise/Result]"
      
   3. **How-to Format**
      "How to [Keyword]: [Benefit/Result]"
      
   4. **Question Format**
      "What is [Keyword]? [Brief Answer/Hook]"
      
   5. **Year + Keyword**
      "[Keyword] in [Year]: [Hook/Update]"
   
   **Generated Title Options**:
   
   | Option | Title | Length | Power Words | Keyword Position |
   |--------|-------|--------|-------------|------------------|
   | 1 | [Title] | [X] chars | [words] | [Front/Middle] |
   | 2 | [Title] | [X] chars | [words] | [Front/Middle] |
   | 3 | [Title] | [X] chars | [words] | [Front/Middle] |
   
   **Recommended**: Option [X]
   **Reasoning**: [Why this option is best]
   
   **Title Tag Code**:
   ```html
   <title>[Selected Title]</title>
   ```
   ```

3. **Write Meta Description**

   ```markdown
   ### Meta Description Optimization
   
   **Requirements**:
   - Length: 150-160 characters (displays fully in SERP)
   - Include primary keyword naturally
   - Include clear call-to-action
   - Match page content accurately
   - Create urgency or curiosity
   - Avoid duplicate descriptions
   
   **Meta Description Formula**:
   
   [What the page offers] + [Benefit to user] + [Call-to-action]
   
   **Power Elements to Include**:
   - Numbers and statistics
   - Current year
   - Emotional triggers
   - Action verbs
   - Unique value proposition
   
   **Generated Description Options**:
   
   | Option | Description | Length | CTA | Emotional Trigger |
   |--------|-------------|--------|-----|-------------------|
   | 1 | [Description] | [X] chars | [CTA] | [Trigger] |
   | 2 | [Description] | [X] chars | [CTA] | [Trigger] |
   | 3 | [Description] | [X] chars | [CTA] | [Trigger] |
   
   **Recommended**: Option [X]
   **Reasoning**: [Why this option is best]
   
   **Meta Description Code**:
   ```html
   <meta name="description" content="[Selected Description]">
   ```
   ```

4. **Create Open Graph Tags**

   ```markdown
   ### Open Graph Tags (Facebook, LinkedIn, etc.)
   
   **Required OG Tags**:
   
   ```html
   <!-- Primary Open Graph Tags -->
   <meta property="og:type" content="[article/website/product]">
   <meta property="og:url" content="[Full canonical URL]">
   <meta property="og:title" content="[OG-optimized title - up to 60 chars]">
   <meta property="og:description" content="[OG description - up to 200 chars]">
   <meta property="og:image" content="[Image URL - 1200x630px recommended]">
   
   <!-- Optional but Recommended -->
   <meta property="og:site_name" content="[Website Name]">
   <meta property="og:locale" content="en_US">
   ```
   
   **OG Type Selection Guide**:
   
   | Page Type | og:type |
   |-----------|---------|
   | Blog post | article |
   | Homepage | website |
   | Product | product |
   | Video | video.other |
   | Profile | profile |
   
   **OG Title Considerations**:
   - Can be different from title tag
   - Optimize for social sharing context
   - More conversational tone acceptable
   - Up to 60 characters ideal
   
   **OG Description Considerations**:
   - Can be longer than meta description (up to 200 chars)
   - Focus on shareability
   - What would make someone click when shared?
   
   **OG Image Requirements**:
   - Recommended size: 1200x630 pixels
   - Minimum size: 600x315 pixels
   - Format: JPG or PNG
   - Keep text to less than 20% of image
   - Include branding subtly
   ```

5. **Create Twitter Card Tags*