A Shopify store owner reports that their meta descriptions display differently in Google search results compared to what’s published in their Shopify store settings. The discrepancy is visible in provided screenshots.
Likely Cause:
Google has not yet crawled and indexed the updated meta descriptions from the store.
Timeline for Updates:
Meta titles and descriptions typically update within 7 to 15 days
The exact timeframe varies based on crawl frequency and site health
Recommended Solutions:
Submit the sitemap.xml file through Google Search Console to expedite indexing
Set crawl priority in the XML sitemap
Maintain fresh content regularly to encourage more frequent Google crawls
Consider using SEO apps (like SEOAnt) to manage meta tags and identify duplicate/missing descriptions
Status: The issue appears to be a common, temporary situation that resolves naturally as Google re-crawls the site. No immediate action is required beyond waiting, though sitemap submission can accelerate the process.
Summarized with AI on November 4.
AI used: claude-sonnet-4-5-20250929.
You can expect your meta title and description to get updated in 7 to 15 days. Google can take less or more as it is impacted by various factors.
If you would like your metadata to be updated more regularly by default then you will have to maintain a healthy website with fresh content to be uploaded regularly. You can also set the crawl priority in your XML sitemap.
If you’ve recently updated your description, Google might not have crawled the page, or updated their index with your content. It can take time for Google to process the changes you made, depending on how frequently your website is crawled.
Hi,
It seems that this is a high-frequency problem.
In fact, you don’t need to worry too much. Google will regularly check the updates of the website, and it will eventually update to the latest content you set.
If you want Google to update the new updates quickly, then you can submit sitemap.xml in Google search console, which will update faster.
It can automatically help configure page meta titles and meta descriptions. SEOAnt’s 24/7 customer support team can also assist merchants in resolving issues with missing or duplicate meta titles and descriptions.
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