HTML5 Title Tag

<title> Buy Best T-shirts Online in Cheapest Price </title>

The <title> HTML element is the name of the document. It can be displayed in a browser’s title bar or on a web browser’s tab. Other Tags or elements within the <title> element are ignored hence it must contain only text (symbols like hyphen, comma, etc… can be included).

The <title> tag can be used in HTML document’s <head> block only.

<html>
   <head>
      <!--Page Title-->
      <title> Buy Best T-shirts Online in Cheapest Price </title>
   </head>
   <body> webpage content goes here... </body>
</html>

The contents of a page title can have significant implications for search engine optimization (SEO). A descriptive, longer title is more effective than a generic or short one. Search engine algorithms use the title content to determine the order of search results pages. The title is also the “hook” that grabs the attention of search engine users when they first view the search results page.

Here are some guidelines and tips to help you create great titles.

  • Avoid using one- or more words in your titles. For reference or glossary pages, use a descriptive phrase.
  • The page title is usually displayed by search engines within the first 55-60 characters. Anything beyond this character limit may be lost, so avoid titles that are longer than 55-60 characters. Even though if you have to give a longer title, make sure that the most important parts are in the first part of the title.
  • Do not use “keyword-blobs” or “Keyword list” separate by comma or any symbol that doesn’t sound like a sentence. Algorithms can reduce the position of your page in search results if your title is just a list.
  • Your titles should be unique within your site. Try to make a unique title for each post and page of your site. Duplicate–or near-duplicate–titles can contribute to inaccurate search results.
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