Where to add an SEO description on Squarespace
Adding SEO descriptions to your web pages should be a key part of your SEO strategy, in fact adding these descriptions can sometimes be the difference between reaching the top spot for your target search term or dwindling down on page two.
The thing is though, it’s not immediately obvious on Squarespace where to add them which can leave plenty of people not bothering at all.
Don’t be like those people. Instead, keep reading to find out where to add SEO descriptions on Squarespace (it’s super simple) and give your website a well earned SEO boost.
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Where to add an SEO description on Squarespace
Within your edit dashboard navigate to pages and click on the cog next to the page you want to add a description to.

In the panel that clicking the cog brings up, select SEO from the menu and head to the SEO description section. This is where you add your SEO description.

An SEO description should tell search engines what the web page is about and should be optimised to include your target keywords and search terms.
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As you can see, adding an SEO description on Squarespace is super simple, you just need to know where to find it.
If you found this article useful, be sure to check out the rest of my extensive Squarespace how-to guides.
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