AI SEO description generator

The SEO description generator helps streamline the process of creating meta descriptions for your articles and category pages. Automatically generating concise and relevant descriptions ensures that your content is better optimized for search engines, enhancing visibility and click-through rates. This tool saves time while maintaining alignment with your content's focus and SEO best practices.

Prerequisites

Before generating an SEO description for your article or category page, ensure that the following prerequisites are met:

1. Sufficient credits: You must have enough credits to generate an SEO description. Credits are consumed per description generated.

2. Preprocessed content: The article’s preprocessed word count (excluding HTML tags, images, URLs, and code blocks) must exceed 200 words. Keep in mind that the word count displayed at the bottom of the Document360 editor includes all elements, including those that do not count toward the meta description generation. Make sure the content exceeds 200 words after preprocessing.

   Example: If an article shows 250 words, but contains images, HTML, and links, the preprocessed count may drop below 200, making it ineligible for SEO description generation.

3. Access permissions: The Ask Eddy AI button will only be available to team members with the relevant permissions. If disabled, contact your administrator to gain access.

How to use the SEO description generator?

For individual articles or category pages,

1. In the Knowledge base portal, go to the desired article/category page.

2. Click on the More () icon at the top-right corner and select SEO.

   The Article settings panel will appear.

3. Expand the SEO section and click the Ask Eddy AI button.

   The meta description is generated by Eddy AI based on the article/category page content.

4. Review the generated description and click Save.

   

PRO TIP

Always double-check the generated meta description to ensure it aligns with the intent of your article. Although AI-generated descriptions are efficient, manual review ensures the content is accurate and relevant to your audience.

How to generate SEO descriptions for multiple articles/category pages?

You can generate meta descriptions for multiple articles/category pages in the same version and language.

1. Navigate to the Documentation () > Content tools > Documentation > SEO description.

2. Select the desired workspace from the project workspace dropdown.

3. Ensure that the selected language is English.

4. All the articles and category pages in the selected workspace and language appear.

   

NOTE

The preprocessed word count appears next to the article/category page name. You can generate meta descriptions only for the articles and category pages with a preprocessed word count of more than 200.

5. Use filter options to narrow down articles by SEO description availability, category, contributor, tags, or last updated date.

   Example: If you want to generate descriptions for articles that haven’t been updated recently, filter by "Date" to prioritize older articles.

6. Select the checkbox next to each eligible article (those with a preprocessed word count of over 200). Click Ask Eddy AI to generate meta descriptions for multiple articles at once.

7. Review the descriptions and click Yes in the confirmation prompt to save.

 PRO TIP

Prioritize generating meta descriptions for high-traffic or cornerstone content first, as improving SEO for these pages can have the biggest impact on your overall search engine visibility.

Best practices for writing SEO meta descriptions & titles

Creating effective meta descriptions and titles is crucial for improving your search engine rankings. Here are some best practices to help you craft strong meta descriptions and titles:

Best practices for SEO meta descriptions

1. Keep it concise (around 155-160 characters): Meta descriptions should be brief yet informative. They are snippets that appear in search engine results, so ensure they’re clear and concise.

2. Include relevant keywords: Incorporate primary and secondary keywords naturally, reflecting the core topic of the article to improve discoverability.

3. Align with user intent: Ensure the meta description answers what your target audience might be looking for. This helps increase click-through rates by attracting the right audience.

4. Make it actionable: Use calls to action like “Learn more,” “Discover,” or “Get started” to encourage users to click on your link.

5. Unique for every page: Ensure every page on your website has a unique meta description to avoid duplicate content issues.

6. Avoid keyword stuffing: Overloading the meta description with too many keywords can make it seem unnatural and may negatively impact SEO.

PRO TIP

Focus on clarity and relevance. Even though meta descriptions don’t directly impact rankings, they play a significant role in improving click-through rates.

Best practices for SEO titles

1. Optimal length (50-60 characters): Keep your title under 60 characters to ensure it doesn’t get cut off in search results.

2. Include primary keywords: The title should include your primary keywords, preferably at the beginning, to improve relevance for search engines.

3. Reflect the article’s content: The title should accurately represent the article’s subject matter to avoid misleading users or increasing bounce rates.

4. Make it engaging: Write compelling titles that spark interest. Use power words or questions to attract user attention.

5. Avoid redundancy: Ensure your title is clear, straightforward, and free from unnecessary repetition of words.

6. Brand inclusion (optional): You can add your brand’s name at the end of the title to improve brand visibility, but only if space allows without truncating essential keywords.

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