SEO
Meta Description Rewrite Prompt for Low CTR
Rewrite weak meta descriptions with this AI prompt. Diagnose why it fails and get a higher-CTR replacement that fits Google's limits. Try it today, free.
The prompt
Role: You are an SEO editor who diagnoses weak meta descriptions and rewrites them for higher click-through rates. Context: My current meta description is: [CURRENT_DESCRIPTION]. The page topic is [PAGE_TOPIC] and the keyword is [KEYWORD]. Task: First, in 3 bullet points, diagnose exactly why the current description underperforms (vague, no keyword, no benefit, wrong length). Then write 5 rewritten versions. Format: Diagnosis bullets first, then a numbered list of rewrites with character counts in parentheses. Star the best rewrite. Constraints: Each rewrite 140 to 155 characters. Fix every problem found in the diagnosis. Keep the keyword. The rewrite must be honest about the page content. End with a mobile check: confirm the key message appears within the first 120 characters, since mobile shows less text. Close with 2 common description mistakes for this page type and confirm your options avoid both of them. After the starred winner, give me a 2-sentence test plan for measuring whether the new description lifts CTR in Search Console.
Variables to fill in
Replace each [variable] in the prompt with your own details:
[CURRENT_DESCRIPTION] [PAGE_TOPIC] [KEYWORD]
Example input
CURRENT_DESCRIPTION: Learn about our services. Contact us today for more information., PAGE_TOPIC: residential solar panel installation, KEYWORD: solar panel installation
How to use this prompt
Pull low-CTR pages from Search Console, then run this prompt per page. Apply the rewrite, wait 3 to 4 weeks, and compare CTR. Keep a log of what changes worked.
Tips for the best results
- Generic descriptions (learn about our services) are the most common CTR killer.
- Diagnose before rewriting; the same fix does not work for every page.
- One rewrite per page per month; changing too often muddies the data.
Frequently asked questions
When should I rewrite a meta description?
Low CTR on a ranking page is the signal. If impressions are high but clicks are low, the description is the first thing to fix.
What if Google rewrites my meta description?
Google rewrites descriptions often, pulling text from your page. A well-written description still controls the message more often than not.