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How To Write Meta Part 2: A Step-By-Step Guide For Uploading

August 27, 2024 - Sydney

Meta titles and meta descriptions form the foundation of a well-optimized website, playing a crucial role in how search engines understand and rank your content. Optimizing these elements enhances your website’s visibility and aid in attracting the right audience. In our previous blog post, Meta Titles & Meta Descriptions For Beginners, we walked through what meta titles and meta descriptions are and provided tips on how to write them effectively.

At Solution, we most often work with WordPress and Shopify when it comes to website hosting platforms. On these platforms, we can access the website’s backend, which is where changes to pages or products are made, including changes to the meta title, meta description, link title tags, alt tags for images, header tags, and more. This blog will walk through the steps of accessing each platform’s backend and where to upload meta titles and meta descriptions, giving you complete control over your website’s optimization.

How To Upload Meta To Your Website

Steps For Uploading Meta On Shopify

Shopify is an e-commerce platform that allows individuals and businesses to create and manage online stores. It offers storefront customization, product management, payment processing, built-in SEO tools, order management, and more. 

Shopify’s backend shows the different features. A red arrow points to the Products tab.

For this example, we will upload the meta title and meta description of a Stanley Water Bottle through Shopify.

Step 1: Log in to the Shopify admin.

Step 2: Navigate to the Products tab on the left sidebar.

Step 3: Locate and select the product you want to edit within the Products tab.

Step 4: Once you have selected the product you want to edit, scroll down to the bottom of the specific product page. There will be a section titled “Search Engine Listing” within that section there will be a space to upload your meta title ( Page Title ) and meta description ( Meta Description ). Navigate to those spaces and upload your optimized meta title and meta description there.

Below is an example of what it looks like to upload an optimized meta title and meta description into Shopify’s backend:

Meta Title: Quencher H2.0 Flowstate Tumbler 30OZ – Stanley 1913

Meta Description: Stay hydrated with the Stanley Quencher H2.0 Flowstate Tumbler. This leak-proof tumbler keeps your drinks at the perfect temperature while on the go. Show now!

Shopify Search Engine Listing Plug-in. The red arrows point at the meta title and meta description.

Step 5: Click Save

Then you are done! Repeat this process for all products and pages that you want to add optimized meta to. 

Steps For Uploading Meta on WordPress

A screenshot of the Posts section in the WordPress backend

WordPress is a widely used content management system (CMS) for individuals and businesses. WordPress is an accessible platform that provides SEO plugins like Yoast to optimize your site for search engines and improve ranking and visibility.

For this example, we will walk through uploading meta for a previous Solution blog, Meta Titles & Meta Descriptions For Beginners.

Step 1: Log in to the WordPress admin.

Step 2: Click on the “Posts” tab on the left sidebar.

Step 3: Select the Post you would like to edit. Alternatively, once logged into the WordPress admin, navigate to the post on the front end of the website, and click “Edit Post” at the top. See the screenshot below for an example of editing the post on the front end of WordPress:

A screenshot of the Edit Page button in the WordPress backend

Step 4:  Once on the back end of the page you want to edit, scroll down until you see the Yoast SEO box. This is where you will upload your meta title ( SEO title ) and meta description ( Meta description ). It will look like this:

A screenshot of the Yoast SEO box in the WordPress backend

Below is an example of the meta title and description for the blog Meta Titles & Meta Descriptions For Beginners.

Meta Title: Meta Title & Description For Beginners – News – Solution Agency

Meta Description: Our beginner-friendly guide teaches you the basics of meta titles and descriptions. Start maximizing your website optimization with Solution Agency today!

Step 5: After you have added your meta title & description, Click “Update” at the top of the page.

Step 6: Make sure your changes are saved! After clicking “Update” a small green popup will appear at the bottom of the screen displaying “Saved”. Make sure you see this popup before leaving the page otherwise your changes will save.

Then you are done! Repeat this process for all products and pages you want to add optimized meta. 

Mastering Uploading Meta Elements

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Incorporating meta titles and meta descriptions into your website isn’t just a technical task; it’s a strategic move that impacts your online presence. By following the step-by-step instructions for uploading meta to platforms like Shopify and WordPress, you can take control of your website’s optimization, ensuring your content reaches your target audience.

At Solution Agency, we believe in providing the tools and knowledge to help you succeed in the digital space. Now that you’ve mastered the process of uploading and improving meta elements, you’re on your way to enhancing your website’s visibility and performance.

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