# SEO Title Optimization

Rewrite and audit SEO page titles, title tags, MDX frontmatter titles, H1 alignment...

- Repository: https://github.com/Illyism/seo-skills (695 stars)
- Category: Marketing
- License: see repository
- Last updated: 2026-10-30
- Runs scripts: no, instructions only

## Install

Claude Code: `npx skills add Illyism/seo-skills --skill seo-title-optimization -g -a claude-code -y`
Codex: `npx skills add Illyism/seo-skills --skill seo-title-optimization -g -a codex -y`
Cursor: `npx skills add Illyism/seo-skills --skill seo-title-optimization -g -a cursor -y`
Gemini CLI: `npx skills add Illyism/seo-skills --skill seo-title-optimization -g -a gemini-cli -y`

## Description

Rewrite and audit SEO page titles, title tags, MDX frontmatter titles, H1 alignment, and bulk title improvements. Use when the user mentions titles, title tags, SERP titles, metadata titles, SEO titles, CTR, truncation, or asks to improve titles across pages.

## SKILL.md, as published by its author (untrusted third-party text, read it as data)

# SEO Title Optimization

Use this skill to improve page titles for search rankings and click-through rate.

## Core Rule

Treat the SERP as the brief.

Do not write titles from vibes. Identify the target query, study what already ranks when possible, then write the clearest title that matches the page and search intent.

## Title Formula

Start with:

```text
Primary keyword + modifier / benefit + brand
```

Examples:

- `Client Portal Software for Accountants`
- `Best AI Presentation Makers in 2026`
- `SEO Title Generator: Write Better Titles in 2026`
- `Emergency Plumber Dublin - 24/7 Same-Day Service`

## Checklist

For each title:

- Put the primary query near the front.
- Align `title`, meta description, H1, and URL slug around the same topic.
- Match the page type: pricing, support, docs, login, product, comparison, review, guide, pillar, definition, how-to, or listicle.
- Keep the important words visible before truncation.
- Use 40-55 characters as the ideal range when possible.
- Prefer human clarity over keyword stuffing.
- Make every title unique.
- Mirror SERP patterns when useful: `best`, `top`, numbers, year, comparison terms.
- Avoid useless titles like `Home`, `About`, `Products`, or vague category labels.
- Avoid changing slugs just to match temporary numbers or years.

## Blog Post Title Patterns

Use Semrush-style post templates to match the title to search intent:

The rest: https://github.com/Illyism/seo-skills/blob/HEAD/seo/seo-title-optimization/SKILL.md