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About<\/h4>\n\n

With this lightweight plugin you can add a meta description to your website.<\/p>\n\n

The meta description summarizes the content of a post or page.<\/p>\n\n

Search engines such as Google and Bing will use the meta description when displaying search results.<\/p>\n\n

Add a meta description only for your homepage, or for each individual post and page.<\/p>\n\n

This plugin also supports WooCommerce products, product categories and tags.<\/p>\n\n

How to use<\/h4>\n\n

After installation go to the settings page. This page is located at Settings > Meta description.<\/p>\n\n

More info about using this plugin is displayed there as well.<\/p>\n\n

Have a question?<\/h4>\n\n

Please take a look at the FAQ section.<\/p>\n\n

Translation<\/h4>\n\n

Translations are not included, but the plugin supports WordPress language packs.<\/p>\n\n

More translations<\/a> are very welcome!<\/p>\n\n

The translation folder inside this plugin is redundant, but kept for reference.<\/p>\n\n

Credits<\/h4>\n\n

Without help and support from the WordPress community I was not able to develop this plugin, so thank you!<\/p>\n\n\n

\n

How do I set plugin language?<\/h3><\/dt>\n

The plugin will use the website language, set in Settings > General.<\/p>\n\n

If translations are not available in the selected language, English will be used.<\/p><\/dd>\n

How is the meta description added to my website?<\/h3><\/dt>\n

The meta description will be added to the head section of your website.<\/p><\/dd>\n

Why does this plugin recommend a certain meta description length?<\/h3><\/dt>\n

Because search engines such as Google and Bing recommend a meta description length roughly between 120 and 160 characters.<\/p>\n\n

If your meta description is too short it may be ignored in favour of one that is generated by the search engine.<\/p>\n\n

And if your meta description is too long it may be cut off.<\/p><\/dd>\n

Why does a search engine ignore my meta description?<\/h3><\/dt>\n

After adding or changing a meta description it can take up to several weeks before search engines such as Google and Bing have indexed your website again.<\/p>\n\n

But a search engine can also decide not to use it, if your meta description does not match the requirements.<\/p><\/dd>\n

Why no excerpt box in the editor?<\/h3><\/dt>\n

When using the block editor, click the options icon and select \"Preferences\".<\/p>\n\n

When using the classic editor, click the \"Screen Options\" tab.<\/p>\n\n

Probably the checkbox to display the relevant box in the editor is not checked.<\/p><\/dd>\n

Why no product section on settings page?<\/h3><\/dt>\n

This section is only available if WooCommerce is installed and active.<\/p><\/dd>\n

Can I use this plugin with other SEO plugins?<\/h3><\/dt>\n

If you have an active plugin (or theme) that also contains a meta description feature, don't activate or use this feature.<\/p><\/dd>\n

Why is there no semantic versioning?<\/h3><\/dt>\n

The version number won't give you info about the type of update (major, minor, patch). You should check the changelog to see whether or not the update is a major or minor one.<\/p><\/dd>\n

How can I make a donation?<\/h3><\/dt>\n

You like my plugin and want to make a donation? There's a PayPal donate link at my website. Thank you!<\/p><\/dd>\n

Other questions or comments?<\/h3><\/dt>\n

Please open a topic in the WordPress.org support forum for this plugin.<\/p><\/dd>\n\n<\/dl>\n\n\n

Version 8.1<\/h4>\n\n
    \n
  • Minor changes in code<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n

    Version 8.0<\/h4>\n\n
      \n
    • Minor changes in code<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n

      Version 7.9<\/h4>\n\n
        \n
      • Removed wrong header from main plugin file<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n

        Version 7.8<\/h4>\n\n
          \n
        • Code improvements<\/li>\n
        • Bumped the \"requires PHP\" version to 7.4<\/li>\n
        • Bumped the \"Requires at least\" version to 6.0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n

          Version 7.7<\/h4>\n\n
            \n
          • Textual changes<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n

            Version 7.6<\/h4>\n\n
              \n
            • Minor changes in code<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n

              Version 7.5<\/h4>\n\n
                \n
              • Minor changes in code<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n

                Version 7.4<\/h4>\n\n
                  \n
                • Minor changes in code<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n

                  Version 7.3<\/h4>\n\n
                    \n
                  • Minor changes in code<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n

                    Version 7.2<\/h4>\n\n
                      \n
                    • Bumped the \"requires PHP\" version to 7.0<\/li>\n
                    • Bumped the \"requires at least\" version to 5.0<\/li>\n
                    • Minor changes in code<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n

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