the title tag is completely wrong I have tried to change it in the preferences section a long time back but it’s still now working what to do?
Topic summary
A Shopify store owner reports that their meta title tag displays incorrectly in Google search results despite changing it in Shopify preferences 6-7 months ago.
Technical verification:
- Multiple responders confirmed the meta title code is correctly set in the theme.liquid file
- The issue appears to be with Google’s indexing rather than the Shopify configuration
Recommended solutions:
- Use Google Search Console’s URL Inspection tool to request re-indexing
- Resubmit the sitemap (/sitemap.xml) through Search Console
- Add internal links from high-traffic pages to signal Google to re-crawl
- Implement proper structured data to help Google understand content better
Timeline expectations:
Google typically takes several days to weeks (sometimes months) to reflect meta tag changes, depending on crawl frequency.
Additional suggestions:
- Consider using SEO apps like Yoast SEO or SEOAnt to manage meta tags and structured data
- Verify the site is properly connected to Google Search Console
- Note that Google may override meta titles if it determines different text is more relevant for users
Status: The discussion remains open with the user seeking faster resolution after the 6-month wait.
Hi @DHRUVEN ,
When you update the title tag in Shopify (via Preferences or code), Google may take several days to a few weeks to reflect the change. The exact time frame depends on how frequently Google crawls your site and indexes its content.
Speed It Up:1. Search Console: Use URL Inspection → Request Indexing.
- Sitemap: Resubmit /sitemap.xml in Search Console.
- Internal Links: Link updated pages from high-traffic areas.
Hi @DHRUVEN
May I know when you updated meta description and favicon icon? Since it might take about a few weeks or even months for Google to update the change.
I changed it 6-7 months ago
Hi @DHRUVEN
We checked it from the code part and there is no problem with your setting:
You can follow the detailed guide here to submit to index the page again: https://www.conductor.com/academy/google-index/faq/submit-url/
I hope it can help. Thank you so much!
Hi @DHRUVEN ,
Google may show a different SEO title and logo in search results due to its interpretation of what is most relevant or useful for users. This can happen if Google finds that the provided title or logo does not match the content or context of the page as expected.
To fix this on your Shopify site, you can:
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Ensure Correct Titles and Meta Descriptions: Make sure your titles and meta descriptions are well-written, relevant, and include important keywords. You can edit these in Shopify by going to a specific page and opening the search engine listing preview.
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Set Your Logo Correctly: You can use** Yoast SEO for Shopify app** to set your business name and logo. This information can be used by Google to feed the knowledge graph panel. You can find these settings in the Yoast SEO app under Search Appearance > Knowledge Graph & Schema.
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Use Structured Data: Implement structured data correctly on your site to help Google understand your content better. This includes using valid WebSite structured data for sitelinks search boxes or Product structured data for product listings.
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Verify Your Site with Google Search Console: Add your Shopify store to Google Search Console to monitor how Google views your site and make necessary adjustments.
For the specific “Product page” you can take to address this is to force Google to re-crawl a page (or more) using the “Request Indexing” feature. You can use this feature to force Google’s index to update the information in search results. If that is the case, please follow the steps here: How to update information in Google search results.
Remember that Google Search Console is not real-time, and it can take some time for changes to be reflected in Google’s index. Crawling and indexing can take anywhere from a few days to a few weeks.
You can read more in the Yoast articles below:
How to get great looking Google results
Shopify SEO: the ultimate guide
I’m excited to let you know that the** Yoast SEO App** is now available on Shopify! This app can help you optimize your store’s SEO, improve its visibility and Rich Resuls. You can take advantage of a 14-day free trial to explore its features and see how it works for your store.
Good luck in optimizing your Shopify store!
Thanks a lot for your email!!
I changed it 6 months ago but still haven’t changed not what to do?
- Request Indexing to prompt Google to re-crawl the page.
- Resubmit /sitemap.xml in Search Console.
- Link to the updated pages from high-traffic areas on your site to signal Google to crawl them sooner.
Hi @DHRUVEN
I have accessed your store URL and checked the meta title and meta description contents, which seem okay currently.
If you fail to find out the correct meta tags contents properly from the Search Result, maybe you can use the two ways to self-check the website and make it display correctly.
- Check if the content of meta tags code in theme.liquid is all good. I have attached the original meta tags code below for your reference, please double check if it is the same as what you have on backend. If not, it should have been modified by other APPs and you need to correct them.
{% if page_description %}
{% endif %}
- Check if you let Google know the updates or changes made on website properly. You can consider submitting the sitemap through Google Search Console and let Google index XML pages directly to help update the search results after waiting for some time. You can check this guideline I found from Google Search Central and it can help you understand the way precisely.
If you need further help about meta tags related issues, please feel free to install SEOAnt, and our APP Support Team can help you better check the website situation. Meanwhile, you can claim a 7-day Free Trial and 30% discount SEOAnt 30% Jeffery presently, give it a try!
