Meta Tags Optimizer

When This Must Trigger

Use this when the conversation involves any of these situations — even if the user does not use SEO terminology:

Use this whenever the task needs a shippable asset or transformation that should feed directly into quality review, deployment, or monitoring.

• Creating meta tags for new pages
• Optimizing existing meta tags for better CTR
• Preparing pages for social media sharing
• Fixing duplicate or missing meta tags
• A/B testing title and description variations
• Optimizing for specific SERP features
• Creating meta tags for different page types

What This Skill Does

1. Title Tag Creation: Writes compelling, keyword-optimized titles
2. Meta Description Writing: Creates click-worthy descriptions
3. Open Graph Optimization: Prepares pages for social sharing
4. Twitter Card Setup: Optimizes Twitter-specific meta tags
5. CTR Analysis: Suggests improvements for better click rates
6. Character Counting: Ensures proper length for SERP display
7. A/B Test Suggestions: Provides variations for testing

Quick Start

Start with one of these prompts. Finish with a short handoff summary using the repository format in Skill Contract.

Create Meta Tags

Create meta tags for a page about [topic] targeting [keyword]

Write title and meta description for this content: [content/URL]

Optimize Existing Tags

Improve these meta tags for better CTR: [current tags]

Social Media Tags

Create Open Graph and Twitter card tags for [page/URL]

Skill Contract

Expected output: a ready-to-use asset or implementation-ready transformation plus a short handoff summary ready for memory/content/.

• Reads: the brief, target keywords, entity inputs, quality constraints, and prior decisions from CLAUDE.md and the shared State Model when available.
• Writes: a user-facing content, metadata, or schema deliverable plus a reusable summary that can be stored under memory/content/.
• Promotes: approved angles, messaging choices, missing evidence, and publish blockers to CLAUDE.md, memory/decisions.md, and memory/open-loops.md.
• Next handoff: use the Next Best Skill below when the asset is ready for review or deployment.

Data Sources

See CONNECTORS.md for tool category placeholders.

With ~~search console + ~~SEO tool connected: Automatically pull current meta tags, CTR data by query, competitor title/description patterns, SERP preview data, and impression/click metrics to identify optimization opportunities.

With manual data only: Ask the user to provide:

1. Current title and meta description (if optimizing existing)
2. Target primary keyword and 2-3 secondary keywords
3. Page URL and main content/value proposition
4. Competitor URLs or examples of well-performing titles in the SERP

Proceed with the full workflow using provided data. Note in the output which metrics are from automated collection vs. user-provided data.

Instructions

When a user requests meta tag optimization:

1. Gather Page Information

   ### Page Analysis
   
   **Page URL**: [URL]
   **Page Type**: [blog/product/landing/service/homepage]
   **Primary Keyword**: [keyword]
   **Secondary Keywords**: [keywords]
   **Target Audience**: [audience]
   **Primary CTA**: [action you want users to take]
   **Unique Value Prop**: [what makes this page special]
   

2. Create Optimized Title Tag

   ### Title Tag Optimization
   
   **Requirements**:
   - Length: 50-60 characters (displays fully in SERP)
   - Include primary keyword (preferably near front)
   - Make it compelling and click-worthy
   - Match search intent
   - Include brand name if appropriate
   
   **Title Tag Formula Options**:
   
   1. **Keyword | Benefit | Brand**
      "[Primary Keyword]: [Benefit] | [Brand Name]"
      
   2. **Number + Keyword + Promise**
      "[Number] [Keyword] That [Promise/Result]"
      
   3. **How-to Format**
      "How to [Keyword]: [Benefit/Result]"
      
   4. **Question Format**
      "What is [Keyword]? [Brief Answer/Hook]"
      
   5. **Year + Keyword**
      "[Keyword] in [Year]: [Hook/Update]"
   
   **Generated Title Options**:
   
   | Option | Title | Length | Power Words | Keyword Position |
   |--------|-------|--------|-------------|------------------|
   | 1 | [Title] | [X] chars | [words] | [Front/Middle] |
   | 2 | [Title] | [X] chars | [words] | [Front/Middle] |
   | 3 | [Title] | [X] chars | [words] | [Front/Middle] |
   
   **Recommended**: Option [X]
   **Reasoning**: [Why this option is best]
   
   **Title Tag Code**:
   ```html
   <title>[Selected Title]</title>
   

3. Write Meta Description

   ### Meta Description Optimization
   
   **Requirements**:
   - Length: 150-160 characters (displays fully in SERP)
   - Include primary keyword naturally
   - Include clear call-to-action
   - Match page content accurately
   - Create urgency or curiosity
   - Avoid duplicate descriptions
   
   **Meta Description Formula**:
   
   [What the page offers] + [Benefit to user] + [Call-to-action]
   
   **Power Elements to Include**:
   - Numbers and statistics
   - Current year
   - Emotional triggers
   - Action verbs
   - Unique value proposition
   
   **Generated Description Options**:
   
   | Option | Description | Length | CTA | Emotional Trigger |
   |--------|-------------|--------|-----|-------------------|
   | 1 | [Description] | [X] chars | [CTA] | [Trigger] |
   | 2 | [Description] | [X] chars | [CTA] | [Trigger] |
   | 3 | [Description] | [X] chars | [CTA] | [Trigger] |
   
   **Recommended**: Option [X]
   **Reasoning**: [Why this option is best]
   
   **Meta Description Code**:
   ```html
   <meta name="description" content="[Selected Description]">
   

4. Create Open Graph, Twitter Card, and Additional Meta Tags

   Generate OG tags (og:type, og:url, og:title, og:description, og:image), Twitter Card tags, canonical URL, robots, viewport, author, and article-specific tags. Then combine into a complete meta tag block.

   Reference: See references/meta-tag-code-templates.md for OG type selection guide, Twitter card type selection, all HTML code templates, and the complete meta tag block template.

5. CORE-EEAT Alignment Check

   Verify meta tags align with content quality standards. Reference: CORE-EEAT Benchmark

   ### CORE-EEAT Meta Tag Alignment
   
   | Check | Status | Notes |
   |-------|--------|-------|
   | **C01 Intent Alignment**: Title promise matches actual content delivery | ✅/⚠️/❌ | [Does the title accurately represent what the page delivers?] |
   | **C02 Direct Answer**: Meta description reflects the core answer available in first 150 words | ✅/⚠️/❌ | [Does the description preview the direct answer?] |
   
   **If C01 fails**: Title is misleading — rewrite to match actual content.
   **If C02 fails**: Content may need restructuring to front-load the answer, or description should better reflect available content.
   

6. Provide CTR Optimization Tips

   ## CTR Optimization Analysis
   
   ### Power Words Used
   - [Word 1] - Creates [emotion/action]
   - [Word 2] - Creates [emotion/action]
   
   ### CTR Boosting Elements
   
   | Element | Present | Impact |
   |---------|---------|--------|
   | Numbers | Yes/No | +20-30% CTR |
   | Current Year | Yes/No | +15-20% CTR |
   | Power Words | Yes/No | +10-15% CTR |
   | Question | Yes/No | +10-15% CTR |
   | Brackets | Yes/No | +10% CTR |
   
   ### A/B Test Suggestions
   
   Test these variations:
   
   **Version A** (Current):
   - Title: [Title]
   - Description: [Description]
   
   **Version B** (Test):
   - Title: [Alternative title]
   - Description: [Alternative description]
   - Hypothesis: [Why this might perform better]
   

Validation Checkpoints

Input Validation

• Primary keyword confirmed and matches page content
• Page type identified (blog/product/landing/service/homepage)
• Target audience and search intent clearly defined
• Unique value proposition articulated

Output Validation

• Title length 50-60 characters (displays fully in SERP)
• Meta description length 150-160 characters
• Primary keyword appears in both title and description
• Open Graph image specified (1200x630px recommended)
• All HTML syntax valid (no unclosed quotes or tags)
• Source of each data point clearly stated (~~search console CTR data, ~~SEO tool competitor data, user-provided, or estimated)

Example

User: "Create meta tags for a blog post about 'how to start a podcast in [current year]'"

Output:

## Meta Tags: How to Start a Podcast ([current year])

### Title Tag
```html
<title>How to Start a Podcast in [current year]: Complete Beginner's Guide</title>

Length: ~55 characters ✅ Keyword: "how to start a podcast" at front ✅ Power Words: "Complete", "Beginner's" ✅

Meta Description

<meta name="description" content="Learn how to start a podcast in [current year] with our step-by-step guide. Covers equipment, hosting, recording, and launching your first episode. Start podcasting today!">

Length: ~163 characters ✅ Keyword: Included naturally ✅ CTA: "Start podcasting today!" ✅

Complete meta tag block (with OG, Twitter, Article tags) generated using template from references/meta-tag-code-templates.md.

A/B Test Variations

Title Variation B: "Start a Podcast in [current year]: Step-by-Step Guide (+ Free Checklist)"

Title Variation C: "How to Start a Podcast: [current year] Guide [Equipment + Software + Tips]"

Description Variation B: "Want to start a podcast in [current year]? This guide covers everything: equipment ($100 budget option), best hosting platforms, recording tips, and how to get your first 1,000 listeners."

## Tips for Success

1. **Front-load keywords** - Put important terms at the beginning
2. **Match intent** - Description should preview what page delivers
3. **Be specific** - Vague descriptions get ignored
4. **Test variations** - Small changes can significantly impact CTR
5. **Update regularly** - Add current year, refresh messaging
6. **Check competitors** - See what's working in your SERP


### Save Results

After delivering content or optimization output to the user, ask:

> "Save these results for future sessions?"

If yes, write a dated summary to `memory/content/YYYY-MM-DD-<topic>.md` containing:
- One-line description of what was created
- Target keyword and content type
- Open loops or items needing review
- Source data references

**Gate check recommended**: Run content-quality-auditor before publishing (PostToolUse hook will remind automatically).

If any findings should influence ongoing strategy, recommend promoting key conclusions to `memory/hot-cache.md`.

## Reference Materials

- [Meta Tag Formulas](https://github.com/aaron-he-zhu/seo-geo-claude-skills/blob/main/build/meta-tags-optimizer/references/meta-tag-formulas.md) — Proven title and description formulas
- [CTR and Social Reference](https://github.com/aaron-he-zhu/seo-geo-claude-skills/blob/main/build/meta-tags-optimizer/references/ctr-and-social-reference.md) — Page-type templates, CTR data, OG best practices

## Next Best Skill

- **Primary**: [schema-markup-generator](https://github.com/aaron-he-zhu/seo-geo-claude-skills/blob/main/build/schema-markup-generator/SKILL.md) — complete the SERP packaging with structured data.

## Related Skills in This Suite

| Phase | Skills |
|-------|--------|
| **Research** | [keyword-research](../../research/keyword-research/SKILL.md), [competitor-analysis](../../research/competitor-analysis/SKILL.md), [serp-analysis](../../research/serp-analysis/SKILL.md), [content-gap-analysis](../../research/content-gap-analysis/SKILL.md) |
| **Build** | [seo-content-writer](../seo-content-writer/SKILL.md), [geo-content-optimizer](../geo-content-optimizer/SKILL.md), [meta-tags-optimizer](../meta-tags-optimizer/SKILL.md), [schema-markup-generator](../schema-markup-generator/SKILL.md) |
| **Optimize** | [on-page-seo-auditor](../../optimize/on-page-seo-auditor/SKILL.md), [technical-seo-checker](../../optimize/technical-seo-checker/SKILL.md), [internal-linking-optimizer](../../optimize/internal-linking-optimizer/SKILL.md), [content-refresher](../../optimize/content-refresher/SKILL.md) |
| **Monitor** | [rank-tracker](../../monitor/rank-tracker/SKILL.md), [backlink-analyzer](../../monitor/backlink-analyzer/SKILL.md), [performance-reporter](../../monitor/performance-reporter/SKILL.md), [alert-manager](../../monitor/alert-manager/SKILL.md) |
| **Cross-cutting** | [content-quality-auditor](../../cross-cutting/content-quality-auditor/SKILL.md), [domain-authority-auditor](../../cross-cutting/domain-authority-auditor/SKILL.md), [entity-optimizer](../../cross-cutting/entity-optimizer/SKILL.md), [memory-management](../../cross-cutting/memory-management/SKILL.md) |

> **Install the full suite**: See [README](https://github.com/aaron-he-zhu/seo-geo-claude-skills) for one-command install of all 20 skills.