Meta Descriptions
5-10 minBeginner
Dev.to auto-generates meta descriptions from your article content. No direct control available.
Prerequisites
- Dev.to account
Easy Recommended
First Paragraph Strategy
Your intro becomes the meta description.
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How It Works
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Dev.to pulls first ~160 chars of content.
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Write a compelling opening paragraph.
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Include primary keywords naturally.
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Summarize the article value upfront.
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Writing Tips
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Start with what the reader will learn.
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Avoid 'In this article...' openings.
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Get to the value proposition quickly.
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First sentence should work standalone.
Verification Checklist
- View Meta