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Title Tags

5-10 minBeginner

Hashnode generates title tags from your article titles automatically. While you have limited customization compared to self-hosted platforms, you can optimize your titles for maximum SEO impact. This guide covers title optimization strategies for Hashnode blogs.

Prerequisites

  • Hashnode account
  • Blog created on Hashnode
  • Understanding of target keywords
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Article Title Optimization (Primary Method)

Your article title directly becomes the title tag. Master the art of writing titles that rank AND get clicks.

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Understand Hashnode's Title Format

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Format: {Article Title} — {Blog Name}

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Example: 'Building a REST API with Node.js — Developer Diaries'

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Blog name is appended automatically

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You cannot customize the separator (—)

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Total limit: ~60 characters for optimal display

2

Write SEO-Optimized Titles

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Keep article titles under 45 characters (blog name adds ~15 more)

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Front-load primary keyword at the beginning

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Be specific: 'React useState Hook Guide' not 'React Tutorial'

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Include version numbers when relevant: 'Python 3.12 Features'

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Use proven formats: How to, Guide, Tutorial, Complete, Best

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Research Before Writing

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Google your target keyword to see competitor titles

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Note what's ranking on page 1

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Find angle gaps—what's NOT being covered?

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Check 'People also ask' for related topics

Dev.to and Hashnode articles often rank well for technical keywords

Best Practices

Do

  • Keep article titles under 45 characters
  • Front-load primary keyword at the beginning
  • Use specific, descriptive titles
  • Include technology versions (Node.js 20, React 18)
  • Write titles that promise clear value
  • Research competitors before finalizing
  • Use a short, memorable blog name

Don't

  • Write vague titles like 'My Thoughts on Coding'
  • Keyword stuff: 'React React Tutorial React Guide React Best'
  • Use clickbait that content doesn't deliver
  • Duplicate titles across articles
  • Use ALL CAPS or excessive punctuation!!!
  • Forget that blog name adds to character count
  • Change titles frequently after they start ranking

Verification Checklist

  • View page source (Ctrl+U / Cmd+U) and search for <title>
  • Check browser tab shows expected title
  • Google 'site:yourblog.hashnode.dev' to see live titles
  • Count total characters (article + blog name) < 60
  • Test on social media preview tools

Pro Tips

  • Hashnode articles rank surprisingly well—especially for dev topics
  • Use brackets for specificity: 'React Tutorial [2024 Edition]'
  • Include 'Tutorial', 'Guide', 'How to' for instructional content
  • Check SEMrush/Ahrefs for keyword difficulty before targeting
  • Update old titles if articles are underperforming in CTR
  • Monitor Search Console for impressions vs clicks (title impact)

Common Issues & Fixes

Problem: Title too long, getting truncated in Google
Solution: Your combined title exceeds 60 characters. Shorten the article title to under 45 characters. Use abbreviations where appropriate (e.g., 'Intro' instead of 'Introduction').
Prevention: Always calculate: [article title] + ' — ' + [blog name] < 60 characters
Problem: Google showing different title than what I set
Solution: Google sometimes rewrites titles. This happens when: 1) Title doesn't match search query well, 2) Title is too long, 3) Title doesn't match page content. Ensure title accurately describes content.
Prevention: Write titles that match what users are actually searching for.
Problem: Competing with other Hashnode articles for same keyword
Solution: Differentiate your title with unique angles: 'React Forms Tutorial' vs 'React Forms with Validation and Error Handling'. Be more specific.
Prevention: Research existing content before writing. Find unique angles.
Problem: Changed title but old one still showing in Google
Solution: Google takes time to recrawl. Wait 1-2 weeks. To speed up: Search Console > URL Inspection > Request Indexing.
Prevention: Get titles right before publishing when possible.