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HTML Page Title

The HTML page title defines the name of a web page shown in the browser tab and search results. A clear and meaningful title helps users understand the page and improves search engine visibility.
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HTML Page Title

Every web page should have a page title to describe the meaning and purpose of the page.

The title Element

The <title> element defines the title of an HTML document.

<!DOCTYPE html> <html> <head>   <title>HTML Tutorial</title> </head> <body>  The content of the document...  </body> </html>

The title is displayed in the browser’s title bar or tab.

What Is a Good Title?

A good page title should clearly describe the content and purpose of the page.

The page title is very important for search engine optimization (SEO). Search engines use the title text to help determine how pages are ranked and displayed in search results.

The <title> element:

  • Defines a title in the browser toolbar or tab
  • Provides a name for the page when it is added to bookmarks or favorites
  • Displays a title for the page in search engine results

Try to make the page title accurate, concise, and meaningful.

HTML Title Tag

Tag Description
<title> Defines the title of the document

HTML Page Title Examples (4)

example Basic HTML Page Title open in new tab example SEO Page Title open in new tab example Page Title in HTML Structure open in new tab example Dynamic Page Title open in new tab
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