meta tag

or met·a·tag

[ met-uh-tag ]

noun

, Digital Technology.

1. a tag in HTML that is inserted at the top of a web page chiefly to describe its content and provide keywords for use by search engines.

meta tag

/ ˈmɛtəˌtæɡ /

noun

1. an element of HTML that describes the contents of a Web page, and is placed near the beginning of the page's source code, and used by search engines to index pages by subject

Word History and Origins

Origin of meta tag¹

First recorded in 1995–2000

Example Sentences

Conduct website optimization of meta tags, title tags, kw’s, speed, etc.

From Search Engine Land

Appropriate meta tags on images can help images be sourced by search engines, though, as well as enhancing UX for visually impaired visitors.

From Search Engine Watch

If you disagree on the optimum title tag and description meta tag values defined by the tool, you can amend them to your liking using the tool settings.

From Search Engine Land

It includes domain name, informational content, internal links, optimizing meta tags, meta descriptions, image alt tags, headings, and page titles to make the entire experience worthwhile.

From Search Engine Watch

In this case, meta tags are providing all the necessary information for each page and what it should rank for.

From Search Engine Watch