SERP preview tool
See exactly how your page appears in Google desktop, Google mobile, and social share cards — live, as you type.
Ideal 50-60 characters.
Ideal 150-160 characters.
Example Page Title — Your Brand Name
A clear, compelling meta description that explains what the page is about and gives searchers a reason to click. Aim for 150-160 characters.
Example Page Title — Your Brand Name
A clear, compelling meta description that explains what the page is about and gives searchers a reason to click. Aim for 150-160 characters.
Why previewing matters
Ranking number one doesn't guarantee clicks. If your title or description is cut off mid-word, gets rewritten by Google, or simply doesn't give a reason to click, you lose traffic to competitors ranked below you. A strong SERP snippet can improve click-through rate by 20-40% without any ranking changes.
Mobile previews matter especially — Google has been mobile-first since 2019, and most clicks come from phones. A title that fits on desktop may truncate mid-phrase on mobile, and a compelling benefit buried at the end gets cut off entirely.
Frequently asked questions
Why does my Google SERP preview get truncated?
Google truncates SERP results based on pixel width, not character count. On desktop, titles are cut off around 580 pixels (roughly 50-60 characters). Descriptions are cut at about 920 pixels (roughly 150-160 characters). Mobile is narrower and cuts earlier.
Does Google always show my exact title and description?
No. Google can rewrite titles if it thinks the original doesn't match search intent, and it often generates a custom description by pulling relevant text from the page. That's why a well-written title and description matter — they're your best shot at getting shown as-is.
Are mobile and desktop SERPs different?
Yes. Mobile SERPs have a narrower display width, so titles and descriptions truncate earlier. Mobile users also skim faster, making front-loaded keywords and benefits more important. Google has been mobile-first for ranking since 2019 — if it looks bad on mobile, it's losing clicks.
What should I include in my title tag?
Three things, in order: (1) the target keyword near the front, (2) a specific benefit or hook, (3) your brand name at the end if space allows. Example: 'Free Keyword Research Tool — 50 Ideas Instantly · pseo pro.' Avoid generic patterns like 'Welcome to [Site]' or keyword stuffing.
What's the difference between OG tags and Twitter tags?
Open Graph (og:) tags are used by most platforms — LinkedIn, Facebook, Slack, Discord, iMessage. Twitter/X uses its own twitter: tags but falls back to OG if those are missing. In practice, always set both. Use the free meta tag generator to produce both sets.