Your search result is your shop window. The title and description people see on Google decide whether they click on your page or the one below it, and Google doesn't cut them off by character count but by pixel width. A title full of wide letters like "W" and "M" gets truncated sooner than one with narrow "i"s and "l"s, which is why "keep it under 60 characters" is only a rough guide. This free SERP snippet preview shows you a realistic mock-up of your result on desktop and mobile, using the same font and size Google uses, and measures your title and description in pixels with your browser's own text rendering. You'll see exactly where an ellipsis (…) would appear. The meter turns amber as you approach the limit (about 580 to 600 pixels for desktop titles and about 920 pixels, or roughly two lines, for descriptions) and red once you're over. Type a keyword to see it highlighted in bold in the description, as Google often does for matching search terms. You can also add a date to see how much space it takes up. Remember that Google sometimes rewrites titles and descriptions it thinks don't match the search. A clear, accurate, compelling snippet is still your best chance of it being shown. Nothing is sent anywhere.
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How to write a snippet that gets clicks
- Put the main keyword near the start of the title.
- Promise a clear benefit and match the search intent.
- Use the description to answer “why this page?†Include a number, a feature or a call to action.
- Keep both inside the pixel limits so nothing important is cut.
FAQ
Why pixels and not characters?
Google truncates by display width. Wide letters use more space, so two 60-character titles can be truncated differently.
What are the limits?
Roughly 580–600 px for desktop titles and about 920 px (two lines) for desktop descriptions; mobile shows a little more.
Will Google show exactly this?
Not always. Google may rewrite titles or descriptions, add sitelinks, ratings or dates.
Is my text sent anywhere?
No. Measurement uses your browser.
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