Hello,
We apologize for the issue you are facing with your custom title not appearing in Google search results.
SEO plugins like Rank Math can help you set custom titles and descriptions for your posts, but it’s important to note that Google may choose to display different titles or descriptions based on its algorithms and the relevance of the content. Here are a few reasons why Google might not be using your custom title:
- Google’s Algorithms: Google often generates alternative titles based on various signals, including the content of the page and the search intent of users.
- Title Tag Issues: If the title tag is not descriptive enough or if there are multiple pages with similar titles, Google may opt to show a different title.
- Indexing Issues: If your pages are not indexed properly, it could affect how they appear in search results.
To address these issues, you can check the following:
- Ensure that your SEO settings in Yoast are correctly configured.
- Verify that your pages are indexed by checking Google Search Console.
- Consider switching to Rank Math, which offers robust features for managing SEO settings, but remember that ultimately, it’s up to Google to decide what to display.
If you have specific technical issues or need further assistance, please reply to this ticket with your site URL, and a human agent from our support team will assist you further.
Thank you for raising this concern!
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Google Shows A Different Meta Title/Description For My Site » Rank Math
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Hello,
Thank you for contacting us and bringing your concern to our attention.
Nowadays, Google does that very commonly. Even when everything is fine, Google may choose to display a different meta title and description for your search query result. Google may skip the custom metadata you have set and instead display something from the page’s content that better matches the search intent.
You can follow this URL for details on this issue:
https://rankmath.com/kb/different-meta-title-and-description/
Here are some articles you can also check for reference:
https://www.searchenginejournal.com/google-changes-more-than-61-percent-of-title-tags/43
https://www.searchenginejournal.com/why-google-rewrites-meta-descriptions/370452/
Hope that helps and please don’t hesitate to let us know if you have any other questions.