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I face the same problem every time I need to write a meta description. I have no idea where to start. Should I first mention the problem the article is solving? Should I use a call-to-action? Is it bad to repeat what I already wrote in the headline? To find out, I analyzed hundreds of meta descriptions from the New York Times, Lonely Planet and other popular blogs. The result is a list of 10 simple meta description templates you can use to create powerful meta descriptions no matter what niche you are in.
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