Meta tags are HTML elements used in the <head> section of a webpage to provide metadata about the content of the page. They help search engines and browsers understand and display information about the webpage. Common types of meta tags include:
- Meta Title: Defines the title of the webpage, often displayed in search engine results and browser tabs.
- Meta Description: Provides a brief summary of the page content, which may appear in search engine snippets.
- Meta Keywords: Lists keywords relevant to the page content (though this tag is less commonly used for SEO purposes today).
- Meta Robots: Instructs search engine crawlers on how to index or follow links on the page.
Meta tags help improve search engine optimization (SEO) and ensure that users and search engines have accurate and relevant information about the page.