Title is between 30-55 characters

title_length

Verifies the title tag is between 30 and 55 characters.

What does this rule check?

Google truncates titles based on pixel width (~580px), not character count. This roughly translates to 50-55 characters for average text, but wider characters (uppercase, W, M) get cropped earlier. Titles that are too short miss the opportunity to include relevant keywords and context. Titles that are too long get truncated with an ellipsis, cutting off important information.

Why is this important?

Titles that are too short lack context for search engines and users. Titles over 55 characters risk truncation in search results, potentially hiding your brand name or key selling point. Optimal length improves click-through rate.

How to fix

Rewrite the title to be between 30-55 characters. Place the primary keyword near the beginning. Include a brief description and optionally your brand name separated by a pipe or dash.

Examples

<title>Shoes</title>
<!-- Too short: only 5 characters, no context -->

<title>Best Running Shoes for Marathon Training | ShoeHub</title>
<!-- 52 characters: keyword + context + brand -->

Agent fix snippet

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Update the <title> tag to be between 30-55 characters:

<title>Primary Keyword - Brief Description | Brand</title>

Place the primary keyword near the beginning for maximum impact.