Title: What Meta Tags Are/Do
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What Meta Tags Are

Meta tags are tags that are placed in the <HEAD> section of the HTML document. They contain descriptions, keywords, author names, and other information about the web page.
What They Do
Meta tags help search engines rank your web site and give the search engine information that goes into the ranking process, such as descriptions and keywords that relate to your web site.
Why They Are Used
Meta tags are used because they help web pages get better rankings on the search engines. They also allow the web site creator to write the description the search engines will show, specify keywords that search engines will use to find your site, and also a lot more information which helps search engines better find and rank your web site.