SERP Preview Tool

See exactly how your page will appear in Google search results. Optimize your title and description for maximum clicks.

0/60 chars 0px/600px
Add a title
0/160 chars
Add a description

Desktop Preview

Your Page Title Will Appear Here
example.com
Your meta description will appear here. Make it compelling to encourage clicks from search results.

Mobile Preview

Your Page Title Will Appear Here
example.com
Your meta description will appear here. Make it compelling to encourage clicks.

How to Use This Tool

  1. Enter your page title - This is the text that appears as the clickable headline in search results. Keep it under 60 characters or 600 pixels.
  2. Add your URL - Enter the full URL of your page to see how it will display in the breadcrumb format.
  3. Write your meta description - This is the snippet text below the title. Keep it between 70-160 characters for best results.
  4. Check both previews - Review how your listing looks on both desktop and mobile devices. Mobile previews show less text.

Why SERP Appearance Matters for SEO

Your search result snippet is your first impression with potential visitors. Even if you rank well, a poorly optimized title and description can result in low click-through rates (CTR), which can actually hurt your rankings over time.

  • Click-through rate impacts: Google uses CTR as a ranking signal. Compelling titles and descriptions lead to more clicks, which can boost your rankings.
  • Pixel width matters: Google truncates titles based on pixel width, not just character count. A title with many wide characters (like "W" or "M") will truncate sooner.
  • Mobile-first indexing: Over 60% of searches happen on mobile. Your snippet needs to be effective on smaller screens where less text is visible.
  • Brand recognition: Including your brand name consistently helps build recognition and trust in search results.

Pro tips: Use action words, include your target keyword near the beginning, add numbers or brackets to stand out, and always include a call-to-action in your description.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ideal title tag length?

The ideal title tag length is 50-60 characters or under 600 pixels wide. Google truncates titles that exceed these limits, which can cut off important information. However, pixel width is more accurate than character count since different characters have different widths.

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