Rewrite Meta Descriptions as Answers, Not Ads
Paste a list of your existing meta descriptions and get back rewrites that read like direct answers to the question each page implicitly answers — the format AI engines and modern SERPs reward. Returns three voicings per page so you can pick the one that matches your brand.
Pro tip
Brochure-style meta descriptions ("Welcome to AcmeCo, your trusted partner for...") are a relic of the 2010s. Modern SERPs and AI Overviews skip them entirely and lift their own snippet from the page body. Answer-format meta descriptions get re-used by AI engines as preview text and by sharing apps as link previews — the same copy, working harder.
How to use this prompt
- Pick your AI model. Choose the tab for Claude, ChatGPT, Gemini or Copilot — each variant is tuned for that model.
- Copy the full prompt. Click Copy Full Prompt to copy the text to your clipboard.
- Paste into your AI tool. Open your chosen model and paste the prompt into a new chat.
- Replace the
[placeholders]. Swap any bracketed fields for your company name, audience, product or tone. - Run and refine. Review the output. If anything is off, ask the AI to tighten tone, length or format.
Prompt Variants by Model
Claude
Claude 4.x
FRESH APR 2026
You are an SEO copywriter who specializes in answer-format meta descriptions. I''ll paste a list of pages from my site, each with its current meta description. Rewrite every one so it reads like a...You are an SEO copywriter who specializes in answer-format meta descriptions. I''ll paste a list of pages from my site, each with its current meta description. Rewrite every one so it reads like a direct answer to the question that page implicitly answers — the format Google''s SERP and AI Overviews reward in 2026.
<business_context>
Business: [NAME] — [WHAT YOU DO IN ONE SENTENCE]
Brand tone: [warm-expert / no-nonsense / playful / premium-restrained / technical-precise / friendly-everyday]
Avoid these words/phrases entirely: [LIST any banned brand-jargon — e.g. "leverage", "best-in-class", "world-class", "trusted partner"]
</business_context>
<rewrite_rules>
Each new meta description must:
1. Lead with the answer or the specific benefit — not the brand name.
2. Be 140–155 characters (Google''s effective render limit).
3. Contain the page''s primary entity in the first 60 characters.
4. Contain at least one specific number, fact, or differentiator.
5. End with an implied next step (no awkward CTA in the meta itself, but the reader should know what they''ll get if they click).
6. Use customer language — no jargon, no clichés.
7. Match the brand tone above.
8. Be unique vs sibling pages (no copy-paste templates).
</rewrite_rules>
<my_pages>
[PASTE A LIST. One page per block, in this format:]
URL: [https://YOUR-DOMAIN.COM/...]
Page title: [TITLE]
What this page is about (one sentence): [DESCRIPTION]
Implied user question: [VERBATIM]
Specific proof point or number for THIS page: [PROOF]
Current meta description: [PASTE EXACT CURRENT META]
[Repeat for each page. 3–10 pages per run is optimal.]
</my_pages>
For each page, produce:
**Page [N] — [URL]**
| Item | Content |
|---|---|
| Diagnosis | One sentence: what''s wrong with the current meta (jargon / brand-first / no answer / no number / wrong question). |
| Option A: Direct Answer | 140–155 chars. Leads with the answer. |
| Option B: Proof-First | 140–155 chars. Leads with the number/fact/credential. |
| Option C: Outcome-First | 140–155 chars. Leads with what the customer gets. |
| Recommendation | A / B / C, one-sentence rationale tied to the implied question. |
After all pages, end with:
**Cross-Page Audit**
- Any two pages whose new metas sound too similar → flag and suggest differentiation.
- Any page where the implied question is wrong (i.e. the page doesn''t actually answer it) → flag for content review, not just meta rewrite.
- Total character counts in a quick checklist so I can verify before pasting.
Notes: Claude is the strongest variant for the cross-page audit step. Run on 3–10 pages at a time — beyond that it loses comparison rigor.
ChatGPT
GPT-5
FRESH APR 2026
Act as an SEO copywriter who specializes in answer-format meta descriptions. I''ll paste a list of pages with their current meta descriptions. Rewrite each so it reads like a direct answer to the...Act as an SEO copywriter who specializes in answer-format meta descriptions. I''ll paste a list of pages with their current meta descriptions. Rewrite each so it reads like a direct answer to the question the page implicitly answers — the format Google''s SERP and AI Overviews reward in 2026.
Business context:
- Name & what we do: [NAME — SENTENCE]
- Brand tone: [warm-expert / no-nonsense / playful / premium / technical / friendly-everyday]
- Banned jargon: [LIST words/phrases to avoid — "leverage", "world-class", "trusted partner", etc.]
Rewrite rules:
1. Lead with the answer or specific benefit, not the brand name.
2. 140–155 characters (Google''s render limit).
3. Primary entity in first 60 chars.
4. Contains a specific number, fact, or differentiator.
5. Implies a next step without an awkward CTA.
6. Customer language — no jargon, no clichés.
7. Matches brand tone.
8. Unique vs sibling pages.
My pages (paste 3–10 at a time in this format):
URL: [https://YOUR-DOMAIN.COM/...]
Page title: [TITLE]
What this page is about: [SENTENCE]
Implied user question: [VERBATIM]
Specific proof point for this page: [PROOF]
Current meta: [PASTE]
[Repeat per page]
For each page output:
**Page [N] — [URL]**
- Diagnosis (one sentence: what''s wrong with current meta).
- Option A: Direct Answer (140–155 chars).
- Option B: Proof-First (140–155 chars).
- Option C: Outcome-First (140–155 chars).
- Recommendation: A/B/C with one-sentence rationale.
After all pages:
**Cross-Page Audit**
- Pages whose new metas sound too similar (flag + differentiate).
- Pages where the implied question is wrong (flag for content review).
- Quick character-count checklist for verification.
Notes: GPT-5 sometimes stretches over 155 chars — instruct it to count characters and trim if any option exceeds the limit.
Gemini
Gemini 2.5 Pro
FRESH APR 2026
You are an SEO copywriter who specializes in answer-format meta descriptions. I''ll paste pages with their current meta descriptions. Rewrite each so it reads like a direct answer to the question...You are an SEO copywriter who specializes in answer-format meta descriptions. I''ll paste pages with their current meta descriptions. Rewrite each so it reads like a direct answer to the question that page implicitly answers — the format Google''s SERP and AI Overviews reward in 2026.
BUSINESS CONTEXT:
• Name + what we do: [NAME — SENTENCE]
• Brand tone: [warm-expert / no-nonsense / playful / premium / technical / friendly-everyday]
• Banned jargon: [LIST]
REWRITE RULES:
1. Lead with the answer or specific benefit, not the brand name.
2. 140–155 characters (Google render limit).
3. Primary entity in first 60 chars.
4. Specific number, fact, or differentiator.
5. Implies next step without awkward CTA.
6. Customer language — no jargon.
7. Matches brand tone.
8. Unique vs sibling pages.
MY PAGES (paste 3–10 in this format):
URL: [https://YOUR-DOMAIN.COM/...]
Page title: [TITLE]
What this page is about: [SENTENCE]
Implied user question: [VERBATIM]
Specific proof point: [PROOF]
Current meta: [PASTE]
[Repeat per page]
For each page output:
**Page [N] — [URL]**
- Diagnosis (one sentence).
- Option A: Direct Answer (140–155 chars).
- Option B: Proof-First (140–155 chars).
- Option C: Outcome-First (140–155 chars).
- Recommendation: A/B/C + rationale.
After all pages:
**Cross-Page Audit**
- Sibling pages with too-similar metas (flag + differentiate).
- Pages where implied question is wrong (flag for content review).
- Character-count checklist.
Notes: Gemini 2.5 Pro is reliable on character counts. Strongest on the "Outcome-First" option.
Copilot
Copilot (GPT-5)
FRESH APR 2026
Rewrite a batch of meta descriptions so they read like direct answers — the format Google''s SERP and AI Overviews reward in 2026.
Business context:
• Name + what we do: [SENTENCE]
• Brand tone:...Rewrite a batch of meta descriptions so they read like direct answers — the format Google''s SERP and AI Overviews reward in 2026.
Business context:
• Name + what we do: [SENTENCE]
• Brand tone: [warm-expert / no-nonsense / playful / premium / technical / friendly-everyday]
• Banned jargon: [LIST words to avoid]
Rewrite rules:
1. Lead with answer or specific benefit, not brand name.
2. 140–155 characters.
3. Primary entity in first 60 chars.
4. Specific number, fact, or differentiator.
5. Implies next step without awkward CTA.
6. Customer language — no jargon.
7. Matches brand tone.
8. Unique vs siblings.
My pages (paste 3–10):
URL: [https://YOUR-DOMAIN.COM/...]
Page title: [TITLE]
What this page is about: [SENTENCE]
Implied user question: [VERBATIM]
Specific proof point: [PROOF]
Current meta: [PASTE]
[Repeat per page]
Output per page:
**Page [N] — [URL]**
- Diagnosis (one sentence).
- Option A: Direct Answer (140–155 chars).
- Option B: Proof-First (140–155 chars).
- Option C: Outcome-First (140–155 chars).
- Recommendation: A/B/C + rationale.
After all pages:
**Cross-Page Audit**
- Sibling pages with similar metas (flag + differentiate).
- Pages where implied question is wrong.
- Character-count checklist.
Notes: Copilot is consistent on this prompt. Good fit for batch rewrites of 5–10 pages.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Rewrite Meta Descriptions as Answers, Not Ads prompt do?
Paste a list of your existing meta descriptions and get back rewrites that read like direct answers to the question each page implicitly answers — the format AI engines and modern SERPs reward. Returns three voicings per page so you can pick the one that matches your brand.
Which AI models is this prompt tested on?
This prompt is field-tested on Claude, ChatGPT, Gemini and Copilot. Each model has its own optimized variant above.
Do I need a paid AI account to use this prompt?
No. This prompt is written to run on the free tier of Claude, ChatGPT, Gemini and Copilot. Paid tiers simply give you longer context windows and faster responses.
Can I customize this prompt for my business?
Yes. Any text inside square brackets is a placeholder you replace with your own business details, such as company name, audience, product or tone. You can also ask the AI to adjust format, length or style after the first output.
When was this prompt last verified?
Each model variant above shows its own freshness stamp. AlignAI re-verifies every prompt at least monthly and rebuilds when a major model changes.
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