Episode #1053
Do Meta Tags Even Matter In 2019? (And How To Write Great Ones)
June 19, 2019

In episode #1053, we discuss whether meta tags matter. Tune in to hear if they matter and how you can improve yours.

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TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES:

  • [00:27] Today’s Topic: Do Meta Tags Even Matter In 2019? (And How To Write Great Ones)
  • [00:45] There are three main types of meta tags.
  • [00:52] Meta keywords are useless.
  • [01:25] When you spend a dollar on advertising, 80 cents goes to the headline.
  • [01:50] Google “how to create magnetic headlines” and there are also headline generators.
  • [02:40] You can always run tests using ClickFlow.
  • [04:00] Title is a direct SEO factor.
  • [04:15] That’s it for today!
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