a meta tag hidden in the HTML that describes the page's content. Should be relatively short; around 12 to 20 words is suggested. The meta description provides an opportunity to influence how your Web page is described in the search results. Of the major search engines, Inktomi, AltaVista, Teoma, Lycos, and Alltheweb utilize the meta description tag to varying degrees. Make sure they reflect the page content or you may be accused of spamming. [ edit
a description of the business you are in
a one or two sentence description for each page with an accurate and interesting description of the page
a summary of what your website is about in one sentence
HTML text used to briefly describe the content of a web page. Though hidden to visitors to your web site, this text is displayed in search engine listings.
The meta description tag includes a concise yet eloquent summary of a site page. When looking for the page on the web, its description will be displayed in the results list of the search engine.
META tag used to describe the contents of a page or document.
Meta description is a meta tag hidden iside the HTML that explains the page's content. it is usually short. The meta description provides an opportunity to influence how your Web page is described in the search results.
"Hidden" HTML code that contains a descriptive sentence or two about the web page.
Description is the text placed in the META tag in the head section of the web site and is used as a short description of the web sites content.
A meta tag hidden in the HTML that describes the page's content. The meta description provides an opportunity to influence how your Web page is described in the search results. Of the major search engines, Inktomi, AltaVista, Teoma, Lycos, and Alltheweb utilize the meta description tag to varying degrees. Make sure they reflect the page content or you may be accused of spamming. See also: Hidden Keywords, HTML, HTML Source, Keyword, Keyword Density, Keyword Popularity, Keyword Prominence, Keyword Stuffing, Meta Keywords, Meta Tags