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Title Tag Too Long or Too Short: How to Fix It
Google shows roughly 50 to 60 characters of a title before cutting it off with an ellipsis. Very short titles waste valuable space that could describe the page.
Quick fix: Keep titles between 30 and 60 characters so Google shows them in full. Put the main keyword near the start.
Why it matters for SEO
Truncated titles hide important words, and short titles miss keywords and context. Both lower your click-through rate from search results.
How to fix it
- 1Aim for 30 to 60 characters.
- 2Put the main keyword near the beginning so it is never cut off.
- 3Remove filler words like "Welcome to" or "Home page of".
- 4Preview the result in a SERP preview tool before publishing.
Example
Too long: Welcome to Our Amazing Website Where You Can Buy and Sell All Kinds of Used Bikes
Better: Buy and Sell Used Bikes Online | BikeMarketFree tools to fix it
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Frequently asked questions
Is 60 characters a strict limit?
No. Google measures pixel width (about 600 px), so wide letters take more space. 60 characters is a safe target.
Will a long title hurt rankings?
Not directly, but the cut-off part is not visible to searchers, which usually lowers clicks.
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