What is a Google SERP Preview?
Your search snippet is your ad in Google, and titles beyond ~60 characters or descriptions beyond ~160 get cut off mid-sentence, taking the click-worthy part with them.
This preview renders your title, URL and description approximately as Google displays them, live as you type, with truncation warnings.
Frequently asked questions
Are the 60/160 limits exact?
Google truncates by pixel width, not characters, so they are close guides: this preview approximates the real cutoff.
Does Google always use my meta description?
No: it rewrites snippets for many queries. A good description still wins for your primary queries and social shares.
Does the title tag affect ranking?
Yes, modestly, but its bigger job is earning the click once you rank.
What makes a good description?
A concrete promise plus a reason to click, in plain language: front-load the value in the first 100 characters.