Official statement
The meta description tag can appear as a snippet in search results but is not used for ranking. It remains important because it influences what is shown to users.
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Should you really bother writing meta descriptions?
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TL;DR
Google states that the meta description does not affect page rankings. Its role is more about enhancing the snippet visible to users. Even though it doesn't change rankings, its relevance should not be overlooked.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
La meta description a-t-elle un impact sur le classement SEO ?
Non, elle n'est pas utilisée pour le classement mais influence le CTR.
Pourquoi optimiser la meta description si elle n'influence pas le classement ?
Car elle améliore le taux de clics, un indicateur indirect de pertinence en SEO.
Quel est le rôle principal d'une meta description ?
Donner un aperçu engageant du contenu d'une page pour attirer plus de clics.
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