Glossary
Meta description
An HTML meta tag summarizing the page for search and social contexts.
Definition
Meta descriptions are a compact page abstract. Unique, accurate descriptions help humans and machines understand the page before reading the body.
In practice
- Use precise language on public pages so assistants and crawlers share the same meaning
- Pair definitions with crawlable HTML, metadata, and intentional robots policy
- Measure outcomes (mentions, citations, pillar scores) after you change signals
See also
Next step
Browse the glossary index, read what is AI visibility?, or measure your site.
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FAQ
What is Meta description?
An HTML meta tag summarizing the page for search and social contexts.
Why does Meta description matter for AI visibility?
Meta descriptions are a compact page abstract. Unique, accurate descriptions help humans and machines understand the page before reading the body.
How can BatSignal help?
BatSignal measures crawl access, content readiness, ChatGPT presence, and related signals so teams can improve AI visibility with evidence—not guesswork.