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SERP Preview Tool

Preview your Google snippet and check title and description length.

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Understanding your result

Exact truncation depends on pixel width, so treat character counts as a close guide.

Formula and method

Titles are best kept near 60 characters and descriptions near 155–160; beyond that, search engines may truncate them with an ellipsis.

Worked example

A 70-character title is flagged as likely to be cut off in results.

How to use this tool

  1. Enter your title, URL and description.
  2. Review the live preview and length warnings.

Common mistakes to avoid

  • Writing very long titles that get truncated and lose key words.

About the SERP Preview Tool

See a realistic preview of your Google search snippet and check whether the title and description fit recommended lengths.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ideal title length?

Aim for roughly 50–60 characters so the full title shows on most devices.