Title / Meta - Core / Product / Service Page

Title / Meta - Core / Product / Service Page

Effective Date: February 1, 2026   Last Updated: February 1, 2026

Hibu Policy


Every core, product, and service page on a Hibu One Smart Site must include:

  • One unique title tag built to the approved formula for the applicable business type
  • One unique meta description that includes specific keyword phrases, the Name of Business, and at least one motivating factor or offer


Title tags and meta descriptions must be accurate, aligned with page intent, and written to support click-through from search results. No component may be fabricated or assumed. All content must reflect the actual business.


Definition

Title tags and meta descriptions are HTML elements that control how a page appears in search engine results pages (SERPs) and when shared on social platforms.


  • The title tag acts as the headline.
  • The meta description acts as supporting copy.


Together, they function as a mini advertisement for the page — the pre-click version of the on-page experience. If the user does not click, the rest of the page experience does not occur.

This guideline covers the approved formulas for core pages, product pages, and service pages within the Hibu One Smart Site product. All three page types follow the same formula.


Purpose / Why It Matters

Title tags and meta descriptions:


  • Drive the first conversion: the click.
  • Signal relevance to search engines.
  • Influence click-through rate (CTR).
  • Establish consistency between the search listing and on-page content.
  • Support conversion-first messaging before a user ever reaches the site.


In many cases, the search result is the first and only impression a user receives. These elements must be written intentionally.


Current Display Standards

Search engines do not impose a strict technical character limit. However, they do have what is considered an optimum range. This is what informs Hibu's character-length standards.


Title Tags


Google typically displays up to ~60 characters on desktop before truncating.

Ideal performance range: ~50–55 characters.

Acceptable upper boundary: 60 characters.

Writing target: 55 characters.


Going to 57–60 characters is acceptable when necessary. The goal is clarity and control, not arbitrary enforcement.


Meta Descriptions


Desktop display typically truncates around ~155–160 characters.

Mobile truncates earlier.

Ideal range: 150–160 characters.

Critical messaging should appear in the first ~110–120 characters.


Front-loading key information reduces the impact of truncation.


Rules & Guidelines

Title Tag — Location/Hybrid Business


The approved formula is:

Product / Service Keyword (or phrase) | (Space permitting) Product/Service Keyword (or phrase) | City, ST | (Space permitting) NOB


Do: Use the specific product or service keyword for the page — not the core business keyword used on the home page.

Do: Use the pipe character ( | ) to separate each component.

Do: Use the standard two-letter state abbreviation in the geo modifier.

Do: Target 55 characters; stay within the 60-character hard limit.

Do not: Use any separator other than the pipe character.

Do not: Repeat the home page title tag on a core, product, or service page.


Title Tag — Service-based Business

The approved formula is:

Product / Service Keyword (or phrase) | (Space permitting) Product/Service Keyword (or phrase) | Geo Area | (Space permitting) NOB


Do: Use the specific product or service keyword for the page — not the core business keyword used on the home page.

Do: Use the geographic area descriptor definined on the questionnaire

Do: Target 55 characters; stay within the 60-character hard limit.

Do not: Repeat the home page title tag on a core, product, or service page.


Meta Description — All Business Types

Meta descriptions for core, product, and service pages should include the Name of Business (NOB), relevant keyword phrases, and at least one motivating factor or offer. Two approaches that work well for this page type are:


Action-verb opening: [Action Verb] keyword, similar keyword at [NOB]. Motivating factor. CTA (space permitting). — This approach works well for transactional pages where user intent is to purchase or hire.

Question opening: Ask a question that includes a keyword or two. [NOB] answers the question. — This approach works well when the page addresses a specific problem or question a prospective customer is likely to search.


These are starting points, not rigid formulas. The description must read naturally and serve the user.

Regardless of approach:

Do: Include the NOB within the description.

Do: Include at least one motivating factor and/or offer (e.g., financing available, no extra fees, free estimate).

Do: Write in complete sentences using sentence case.

Do: Place critical messaging within the first ~110–120 characters.

Do: Target a length of 150–160 characters.

Do not: Use vague or generic language that does not reflect specific services or offers.

Do not: Repeat the title tag verbatim as the meta description.

Do not: Write for search engines first. Write for humans first; search engines second.


Examples


Location/Hybrid Business

  • Title Tag:  Product / Service Keyword (or phrase) | City, ST
  • Meta Desc:
  • [Action Verb] keyword, similar keyword at [NOB]. H3 Motivating factor. CTA (space permitting)
    -OR-
  • Ask a question that includes a keyword or two. [NOB] answers the question.


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  • Meta Desc: 
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    -OR-
  • Ask a question that includes a keyword or two. [NOB] answers the question.


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