Google Result Preview
See how your page will look in Google search before you publish. Google cuts off titles and descriptions by pixel width, not by character count, so we measure pixel width too. That way you know if yours will get cut off. Edit as you type, or load your current tags from a URL.
Your title here
The gray summary line under your title in Google.
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See the Keyword StrategistHow Google shows your title and description
When your page shows up in Google, people see three things first: the title, the web address, and a short description under it. Those few lines decide whether they click on you or on the result below you. This tool shows you roughly how they will look before you publish.
The blue line is the title link. Google usually builds it from your title tag. Above it sits your site name and the page address, shown as a short path. The gray text under it is the snippet, which often comes from your meta description.
Why we measure in pixels, not letters
Google cuts off long titles and descriptions based on how wide the text is on the screen, not on how many letters it has. A "W" takes up much more room than an "i". That is why two titles with the same number of letters can end in different places.
As a rule of thumb, we keep titles under about 580 pixels and descriptions under about 920 pixels. In plain terms, that is often 50 to 60 letters for a title and 140 to 150 for a description. Capital letters and wide letters use up the space faster.
For example, a title written in all capitals might get cut off at 45 letters, while the same words in normal case fit with room to spare. The pixel counter in the tool shows this as you type.
Desktop and mobile are not the same
On a desktop screen, a long title usually ends with three dots. On a phone, Google often wraps the title onto a second line instead. Phones also have less room overall, so fewer words of your description show.
Most searches now happen on phones, and Google looks at the mobile version of your site first. So put your main phrase and your business name in the first part of the title. That way the important words survive on both screens.
Google may change what you wrote
Google does not always use your title or description word for word. It sometimes writes its own, based on what is on your page and what the person searched for. Google explains this in its guides on title links and snippets. So a preview is a good guide, not a promise.
The snippet changes most often. If someone searches for a detail that your description skips, Google may pull a sentence from your page that matches it better. That is normal and not a sign that something is broken.
Titles get rewritten less often. Google's guide lists common reasons: the title is very long, stuffed with keywords, the same on many pages, or does not match the page. A short, honest title that fits the page is the one most likely to be kept.
How to read the preview
Next to each box, the tool shows a pixel count and a limit. Green means the text fits. Red means it is too wide, and the preview shows where Google would likely cut it.
Read your title and description the way a stranger would. Ask yourself if the cut-off version still makes sense. If the key words land after the cut, move them closer to the start. Then switch between desktop and mobile to compare.
Common mistakes we see
- Putting the business name first and the service last, so the service gets cut off.
- Writing a description so short that Google fills the space with random page text.
- Using the same title on every page, like "Home" or just the business name.
- Repeating the same phrase three times to try to rank higher.
- Promising something in the title that the page does not deliver.
Tips for a title and description people click
- Say what the page is about in plain words, with your main search phrase near the start.
- Give every page its own title and description. Copies make it hard for Google to tell your pages apart.
- Make the description a clear reason to click, like what the reader will learn or get.
- Skip keyword stuffing and all-caps. They look like spam and can hurt clicks.
- Check both desktop and mobile, since phones show fewer words.
Not sure which phrase a page should use? Our keyword research service finds the words your customers really type. If you have dozens of pages to fix, our meta tags optimization service can rewrite them for you. You can also start with a free basic website audit to see which pages need attention.
Google result preview questions
Is the preview exactly what Google will show?
No preview can promise that. Google picks the final title and snippet for each search, and it can change them. The tool shows how your own words fit the space, which is the part you control.
Why does my title fit here but get cut off in a real search?
Our pixel math is close but not perfect, and Google adjusts its layout from time to time. Google may also add your site name to the title, which takes up room. Leaving a little space under the limit is the safe choice.
Does the length of my meta description affect my ranking?
Google says the meta description is not a ranking signal. It still matters, because a clear description can be the reason someone clicks your result instead of the one below it.
Can I check a page that is already live?
Yes. Paste the address in the box at the top and press Load. The tool reads the title and meta description from that page so you can see how they fit and try new wording.
Do I need a new title and description for every page?
Yes. Each page should have its own. When many pages share the same title, Google has a harder time telling them apart and is more likely to rewrite them.