Meta Description
Validates meta description presence and length
Validates meta description presence and length
| Rule ID | core/meta-description |
| Category | Core SEO |
| Scope | Per-page |
| Severity | error |
| Weight | 7/10 |
Solution
Meta descriptions should be 120-160 characters and provide a compelling summary of the page. While not a direct ranking factor, good descriptions improve click-through rates from search results. Write unique descriptions for each page that accurately preview the content. Include a call-to-action when appropriate. If missing, search engines will auto-generate snippets which may not represent your page optimally.
Options
This rule supports the following configuration options:
| Option | Type | Default | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
min_length | unknown | undefined | Minimum description length |
max_length | unknown | undefined | Maximum description length |
Configuration Example
squirrel.toml
toml[rules."core/meta-description"]
min_length = undefined
max_length = undefinedEnable / Disable
Disable this rule
squirrel.toml
toml[rules]
disable = ["core/meta-description"]Disable all Core SEO rules
squirrel.toml
toml[rules]
disable = ["core/*"]Enable only this rule
squirrel.toml
toml[rules]
enable = ["core/meta-description"]
disable = ["*"]