How to write a good meta description?

**Moldarin** · 05-01-2006, 08:28 AM

Hi,

Since both Alexa and A9 is now powered by Windows Live Search which actually shows the meta description in the results... I thought I had to update my meta description a little.

But how to do I write a meta description that will describe my content and work well in search engines?

http://thewebdesignjournal.com/

I have to write one description per page I guess...

Any tips? Suggestions?

**chrishirst** · 11:14 AM

Actually ALL the search engines have been doing this for a very long time.

Write one that describes the page it is on, make it 1 maybe 2 sentences long. Include the primary keywords/phrase for the page, BUT make sure it reads well and is a proper sentence NOT just something thrown together for the sake of it.

Think of it as your first chance to make a good impression.

**crush123** · 05-09-2006, 03:38 PM

usually search engines like google, msn displays upto some 150-160 characters of what is present in your description meta tag ( if it is relevant ).
but yahoo displays more characters.
as replied by chrishirst, you may include a few of your best keywords and make it into two or three good sentences to impress the searchers.

**Moldarin** · 05-22-2006, 08:35 PM

It dos not matter anymore.

Windows Live Seach now uses Open Directory Project descriptions...

http://blogs.msdn.com/msnsearch/arch...22/603917.aspx