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  • megri
    Administrator

    • Mar 2004
    • 957

    Metatags Section to understand

    Commented Sections:
    1. Charset and Language: Defines the character encoding and language for the page.
    2. Viewport for Responsive Design: Ensures the page displays correctly across devices.
    3. SEO Meta Tags: Tags related to improving search engine optimization.
    4. Open Graph Meta Tags: Enhances how the page is displayed on social media platforms like Facebook.
    5. Twitter Card: Defines how the page will appear when shared on Twitter.
    6. Canonical URL: Helps search engines understand the preferred version of the page.
    7. Shortcut Icon (Favicon): Adds the icon that appears in the browser tab.
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  • megri
    Administrator

    • Mar 2004
    • 957

    #2
    Favicon and icon management

    The meta tags and link elements you've shared are related to favicon and icon management for different platforms and devices. Here's a breakdown of each part: 1. <link rel="icon" href="..." sizes="32x32">
    • Purpose: This specifies the favicon for the website, which is displayed in browser tabs, bookmarks, and more.
    • sizes="32x32": Indicates that this icon is 32x32 pixels in size, which is the standard size for favicons used in browser tabs.
    2. <link rel="icon" href="..." sizes="192x192">
    • Purpose: Similar to the first <link rel="icon">, but this one specifies a larger 192x192 pixel version of the favicon.
    • Usage: This size is often used for Android devices, such as when users add your website to their home screen or app drawer as a shortcut.
    3. <link rel="apple-touch-icon" href="...">
    • Purpose: Specifies the icon that will be used when an iOS (iPhone, iPad) user saves your website to their home screen.
    • Usage: Apple devices use this icon for shortcuts or when the website is added as a web app.
    4. <meta name="msapplication-TileImage" content="...">
    • Purpose: Defines the tile image that will be used when your website is pinned to the Start menu on Windows devices.
    • Usage: This is specifically for Microsoft platforms, such as Windows 8, Windows 10, and beyond, where websites can be pinned as tiles.
    Summary:
    • These tags ensure that your website displays a proper icon (favicon) across various platforms and devices, including browsers, iOS devices, Android devices, and Windows tiles.
    • Favicon: Shown in the browser tab.
    • Apple Touch Icon: Used when users add your site to their home screen on iOS.
    • Windows Tile Image: Used when the site is pinned to the Start menu on Windows.
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    • lisajohn
      Senior Member

      • May 2007
      • 359

      #3
      Meta tags are snippets of text that provide information about a webpage. They are not visible on the page itself but are included in the HTML code. Here’s a breakdown of the key types of meta tags and their purposes:
      1. Meta Title Tag
      • Purpose: This is the title of the webpage that appears in search engine results and browser tabs.
      • Best Practices:
        • Keep it between 50-60 characters.
        • Include relevant keywords.
        • Make it descriptive to encourage clicks.
      2. Meta Description Tag
      • Purpose: This provides a summary of the webpage's content. Search engines often display it below the title in search results.
      • Best Practices:
        • Keep it between 150-160 characters.
        • Use keywords naturally.
        • Include a call to action to entice users to click.
      3. Meta Keywords Tag
      • Purpose: Historically used to indicate keywords relevant to the page. However, it is largely ignored by major search engines now.
      • Best Practices:
        • While it’s not essential anymore, you can still use it for your own organization but focus on other SEO strategies.

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