Update Page Title, URL and Meta Description in WIX

Watch the step-by-step walkthrough below, then follow along with the guide to update the SEO basics — page title, URL slug, and meta description — for any page on your Wix site.

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Update Page Title, URL and Meta Description in WIX

Follow these steps alongside the video to edit the SEO settings for any page on your Wix site.

1

Login to your Wix website backend

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Select Pages from the left-hand-side menu

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Select the page you would like to modify

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Click on the 3 dots next to the page's name

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Select SEO basics

  • This opens the on-page SEO panel for that specific page
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Change your Page Title, Meta Description and URL

  • Page Title — appears in the browser tab and as the blue headline in Google search results
  • Meta Description — the short summary displayed under your title in search results; aim for 150–160 characters
  • URL — the page slug that appears after your domain (e.g. /your-page-name); keep it short and keyword-rich
  • Click Save when done — changes take effect the next time Google crawls your page

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about updating page titles, URLs and meta descriptions in Wix.

What is a page title and why does it matter for SEO?

The page title (also called the SEO title or title tag) is one of the most important on-page SEO elements. It appears as the blue clickable headline in Google search results and in the browser tab. A well-written title that includes your target keyword clearly signals to Google what the page is about — and to users whether it's worth clicking. Aim for 50–60 characters so it doesn't get cut off in search results.

Does the meta description affect my Google ranking?

The meta description is not a direct ranking factor, but it significantly affects your click-through rate (CTR) — which does influence rankings indirectly. A compelling meta description that summarises the page clearly and includes a call to action can increase the number of people who click your result in Google. Keep it between 150–160 characters and make it relevant to the page content.

Should I include keywords in the page URL?

Yes. A clean, keyword-rich URL helps both Google and users understand what the page is about before they visit it. Best practices: use lowercase letters, separate words with hyphens (not underscores), keep it short, and include your primary keyword. For example, /wix-seo-guide is better than /page-1 or /wix_seo_guide.

Will changing my page URL in Wix break existing links or rankings?

Changing a URL can affect existing rankings and break any links pointing to the old URL. To mitigate this, set up a 301 redirect from the old URL to the new one — Wix has a built-in redirect tool under SEO Tools → URL Redirects. This passes link equity from the old URL to the new one and prevents visitors or search engines from hitting a dead page.

How long does it take for changes to appear in Google search results?

After saving your changes in Wix, Google needs to re-crawl and re-index your page before the new title or description appears in search results. This typically takes anywhere from a few days to a few weeks depending on how frequently Google crawls your site. You can speed up the process by submitting the URL for indexing in Google Search Console → URL Inspection → Request Indexing.

Can I set different titles and meta descriptions for each page in Wix?

Yes — and you should. Each page should have a unique page title and meta description that accurately reflects its specific content and targets a different keyword. Duplicate titles and descriptions across pages can confuse Google about which page to rank for a given query. Wix lets you set individual SEO basics for every page, blog post, product, and dynamic collection item on your site.

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