How to write page titles and meta descriptions that get clicks

The format that works in 2025: keyword + benefit + brand. Plus length rules and common mistakes.

6 min read beginnerUpdated Apr 2, 2025
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Reviewed by the editorial team · Apr 2, 2025

Step by step

  1. 01

    Title tag length

    50–60 characters. Anything longer gets truncated.

  2. 02

    Title formula

    Primary keyword + benefit/modifier + brand. Example: 'Connect a Domain to Squarespace — Step by Step Guide | Billionideas'.

  3. 03

    Meta description length

    140–160 characters. Include the keyword and a CTA verb.

  4. 04

    Don't repeat across pages

    Each route gets its own title and description, or Google may collapse them in search.

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