How Do I Add a Meta Description in WordPress Without Yoast?

Adding a meta description in WordPress is an easy task, but it can be a bit confusing without the help of a plugin like Yoast. Here are instructions on how to add a meta description without Yoast:

1. Open your WordPress admin area and click on the “Settings” link in the header.

2. On the Settings page, click on the “Meta” tab.

3. In the Meta box, type a brief description of your site.

4. Click on the “Save” button to save your changes.

5. Click on the “Publish” button to publish your changes.

6. Log in to Google Analytics and click on the “Site Overview” link in the header.

7. In the Site Overview page, under “Content”, click on the “Meta Description” tab.

8. In the Meta Description box, type a brief description of your site.

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10. Click on the “View Report” link in the header to view your Google Analytics report.

11. In the “Site Overview” report, under “Pageviews”, you will see the number of visitors who have clicked on your meta description.

12. If you want to tweak the wording of your meta description, you can do so by clicking on the “Edit Meta Description” link.

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14. Click on the “Preview Report” link in the header to preview your Google Analytics report.

15. If you are satisfied with the results, click on the “Publish” button to publish your changes.

16. Congratulations! Your meta description is now up and running in WordPress.