Syntax - Tasty Web Development Treats Meta Tags
Dec 6, 2021
Discover the essential role of meta tags in web development, from charset to viewport tags that enhance user experiences. Learn how they impact SEO and help with social media integration through Open Graph. Dive into the evolution of meta tags, including obsolete ones like 'meta keywords,' and see how modern tools streamline deployment. Plus, enjoy a light-hearted story connecting small details to web aesthetics.
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Using Meta Tags
- Meta tags provide information about your web page to browsers and search engines.
- Use meta tags for character encoding, SEO, and social media previews.
Character Encoding
- Specify character encoding using the
charsetmeta tag. - Almost always use UTF-8 encoding unless you have a very specific reason not to.
Viewport Meta Tag
- Use the
viewportmeta tag to control how your website renders on mobile devices. - Set
width=device-widthandinitial-scale=1.0for optimal display.