How to work with titles in on Google

Hello, we apologize for the issue you are facing. To work with titles on Google, it’s important to understand how Google determines which title to display in search results. Here are some key points:

1. Title Tag: The title tag is the most preferred signal for Google when displaying titles. Ensure that your title tag is descriptive and relevant to the content of your page.

2. Alternative Titles: Google may generate alternative titles based on various signals, such as the main visual title on the page, heading elements (like “), and other prominent text. This means that even if you provide a title, Google might choose to display something else if it believes it is more relevant.

3. Common Issues: Some common reasons why Google might not use your specified title include:

   • The page does not have a descriptive title or title tag.
   • Multiple pages share the same title or have only minor variations.
   • The title is stuffed with keywords, making it less useful for searchers.
   • The title is too long or hard to read.
   • Search crawlers are blocked from crawling the page, leading Google to use anchor text instead.

4. Best Practices: To improve your chances of having your desired title displayed:

   • Make sure each page has a unique and descriptive title.
   • Avoid keyword stuffing and keep titles concise and clear.
   • Use structured data to help Google understand your site better.

For more detailed information, you can refer to this article: Google Shows A Different Meta Title/Description For My Site.

If you have further questions or need assistance, please feel free to reply to this ticket, and a human agent from the Rank Math Support team will assist you.

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