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Meta Tags

google

Learn how to use the google meta tag to improve your site.

This meta tag is utilized to specify how Google should interact with your site. Primarily, it's used to enable or disable Google's site translation feature on a per-page basis.

Parameters

notranslate
Prevents Google from offering translations for the page.
<meta name="google" content="notranslate" />
nositelinkssearchbox
Tells Google not to show a sitelinks search box for this page.
<meta name="google" content="nositelinkssearchbox" />
nopagereadaloud
Instructs Google not to offer the Read Aloud feature for the page.
<meta name="google" content="nopagereadaloud" />

Code Examples

<meta name="google" content="notranslate" />
Prevents automatic translation of the page, ensuring that content is presented as intended without potential misinterpretation through translation.
<meta name="google" content="nositelinkssearchbox" />
Opt-out of the Google sitelinks search box, controlling the user's first impression by directing them to your actual website content.
<meta name="google" content="noindex" />
Incorrect usage for controlling indexing. "google" meta tag is not designed for indexing preferences - use "robots" meta tag instead.
<meta name="google" content="" />
Leaving the "google" meta tag empty is ineffective as it provides no directive to Google regarding the handling of your page.

Recommendations

  • Selective Translation
    Use the "notranslate" value on pages with sensitive or legal content where translating the text could alter its meaning or lead to misunderstandings.
  • Controlling Search Box Appearance
    Apply "nositelinkssearchbox" to manage how your site appears in search results and prevent the sitelinks search box from overshadowing direct content results.

Related Documentation

Related Meta Tags

author

name

Specifies the name of the author of the document or webpage. This is used by search engines to understand authorship information, which can influence search rankings and visibility.

<meta name="author" content="Jane Doe">
Specifies a clear, straightforward author name, improving the document's credibility and aiding in content attribution.

charset

charset

Defines the character encoding standard for the HTML document. Character encoding is essential for rendering text correctly in browsers.

<meta charset="charset" content="UTF-8">
Declares UTF-8 as the character encoding for the HTML document, supporting most characters and symbols in use today.

description

name

Provides a brief and concise summary of a web page’s content. This summary is often used by search engines to display snippet previews in search results, influencing click-through rates.

<meta name="description" content="Learn how to bake delicious, moist cupcakes with our easy-to-follow guide. Featuring tips and tricks for beginners.">
A well-crafted description for a page about baking cupcakes, incorporating relevant keywords and staying within the recommended character limit.

google

name

This meta tag is utilized to specify how Google should interact with your site. Primarily, it's used to enable or disable Google's site translation feature on a per-page basis.

<meta name="google" content="notranslate">
Prevents automatic translation of the page, ensuring that content is presented as intended without potential misinterpretation through translation.

google-site-verification

name

Used for verifying ownership of a website within Google Search Console, a crucial step for accessing detailed reporting and configuring how Google interacts with your site.

<meta name="google-site-verification" content="your_verification_code">
Correctly places the verification code in the content attribute, verifying site ownership.