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On-page SEO · Guide

How to Write SEO Title Tags

Write unique, readable HTML title tags that earn clicks and match search intent — then verify them live with Sourcer.

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The HTML <title> is still one of the strongest on-page signals and the main line people see in search results. Sourcer flags missing or poorly sized titles on every SEO Checker scan.

What good titles do

  • Match the page’s primary intent in plain language
  • Stay unique across your site (pair with a clear canonical URL)
  • Fit roughly 50–60 characters for readable SERP display
  • Avoid stuffing brand names at the start unless branding is the query

Quick checklist

  1. Write the topic first, then optional brand.
  2. Skip ALL CAPS and keyword spam.
  3. Align the title with your H1 without copying it verbatim.
  4. Re-scan after publishing — CMS plugins often override the tag you edited.

Next, tighten the snippet with a strong meta description, then confirm everything in the live HTML.