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Google: Meta Descriptions Not Required For SEO. But They’re Worthwhile. via @sej

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29 Jun

Google: Meta Descriptions Not Required For SEO. But They’re Worthwhile. via @sejournal, @martinibuster

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30 Jun

Google: Meta Descriptions Not Required But They Are Useful

Google's John Mueller said that while it is useful for site owners to add meta descriptions to their web pages, it is "definitely not a requirement," he added. The usefulness

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30 Jun

The Absolute Best Way To Write Meta Descriptions via @sejournal, @martinibuster

<p>Google rewrites meta descriptions. Here is what you can do to take back control of those snippets.</p> <p>The post <a

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