When you search for something on Google, you usually see a bold page title and a short line of text underneath it. That little line is the meta description — and it matters more than you might think.

In this post, I’ll walk you through how to write a meta description that’s clear, inviting, and SEO-friendly — without needing to be a tech wizard.

Here’s a beginner-friendly process I use for every post:

1. Start with the main idea of the post
2. Include your focus keyword naturally
3. Keep it under 160 characters
4. Make it inviting or helpful — give readers a reason to click

Let’s say your post is about baking banana bread. A good meta description might be:
Learn how I make the perfect banana bread — soft, moist, and ready in under an hour. Easy for beginners!

🚫 Not so good:

Banana bread recipe post with ingredients and instructions.

• Use action words: Learn, discover, explore, find out

• Match the post’s tone: Keep it friendly and aligned with your blog

• Avoid repeating the title — the meta description should add value

• Test it in a character counter: Try charcounter.com

If you’re using Rank Math or Yoast SEO in WordPress, there’s a section below your post where you can write your meta description and preview how it looks.

Writing meta descriptions is one small part of SEO — but it’s a great place to start.

If you’re learning about blogging and want gentle support as you grow, I highly recommend exploring resources like Wealthy Affiliate. They offer beginner-friendly training, community support, and website tools — including SEO basics.

If you’ve never written a meta description before, don’t stress. Like everything else in blogging, it gets easier with practice. Try writing one for your next post, and let me know how it goes!

Have you been writing meta descriptions, or is this all new?
Drop your thoughts or questions in the comments below — I’d love to hear from you.

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Uploading big images straight from your phone or computer can slow down your website. Resizing them first makes your blog load faster, look cleaner, and feel more professional — even if you’re just starting out.

Thankfully, it doesn’t need to be technical or scary to resize an image . You don’t need special software. You just need one free tool and a few minutes. Here’s how.

Most images taken from a phone, camera, or even Canva are too large for a blog — sometimes 5MB or more! That’s like posting a billboard on a garden fence.

Resizing helps by:

• Making your pages load faster (great for readers and Google)

• Looking better on mobile screens

• Saving storage space in WordPress

• Keeping your media library tidy

This free tool works on both Mac and PC — no login, no software needed.

Step-by-step:

1. Go to https://simpleimageresizer.com

2. Click “Select Image” and choose the photo from your device

3. Under Resize Options, choose “Resize by Pixels”

4. In the Width box, type: 1200
   (This is a great width for blog content)

5. Leave the height blank — it will adjust automatically

6. Click the “Resize” button

7. Once it’s finished, click “Download” and save it somewhere you can find again — like your “Blog Images” folder or Google Drive

That’s it! Your image is now lighter and ready for your blog.

1. Open your post in WordPress

2. Click the “+” block icon and choose Image

3. Click “Upload”, then find your resized image

4. Add Alt text (e.g. “Vintage clock to show past times”)

Done! 

If you’re designing in Canva, you can set the size before you start.

• Click “Create a Design” → choose Custom Size

• Enter 1200 x 800 (in pixels)

• Design your image as usual

• Download as JPG or PNG

Now you’re ready to upload without resizing later.

• Create a folder in Google Drive called:
  Images > Ready for Blog
  So you always know what’s been resized and what hasn’t

• Keep your image file names simple and clear, like:
  chocolate-cake-recipe.jpg
• instead of
• IMG_8743.JPG

Add Alt Text when uploading:
A short description of the image helps screen readers and Google

If resizing images still feels a bit tricky, don’t worry. You’re not alone — it’s a small skill that makes a big difference. If you have questions or want to share your favourite tools, I’d love to hear from you in the comments below.

And if you’re building your blog on a platform like Wealthy Affiliate, this is a great habit to develop early on. S

mall steps like this help your site load faster and feel more polished from day one.

Here’s a little transparency: My website contains affiliate links. This means if you click and make a purchase, I may receive a small commission. Don’t worry, there’s no extra cost to you. It’s a simple way you can support my mission to bring you quality content.

Format headings the right way, and you’ll do more than just make your blog posts look nice — you’ll guide your readers, improve accessibility, and boost your SEO. Headings aren’t just about making text look pretty—they play a critical role in how people read and engage with your content.

For readers, clear and organized headings can be the difference between navigating your site with ease or clicking away in frustration.

And if you’re using a platform like Wealthy Affiliate, learning how to format headings in your posts is one of the simplest ways to make your content look more professional — even before you’ve added any fancy design.

Use Heading Levels Properly

Start every post with one H1, usually the title of the article. Then break your content into sections using H2s, with H3s for smaller points inside those sections. This structure helps readers and search engines follow the flow of your ideas.

If you’re using WordPress or SiteRubix, heading options are right there in your editor — no code required.

📌 Sprinkle Keywords Naturally

If your focus keyword is “growing daffodils in pots”, use it a few times — especially in your intro, one subheading, and maybe a closing paragraph. But never force it. Think natural language first, SEO second.

📌 Make It Easy to Skim

Readers online tend to skim. Short, bold, clear headings help them quickly find the parts they care about. Try turning your headings into promises — they should give readers a reason to keep going.

📌 Add Visual Emphasis 

Use bold text, slight color changes, or larger font sizes to give your headings impact. But don’t get too wild — you want structure, not visual chaos. Think tidy whiteboard, not exploding scrapbook.

H tags (short for “heading tags”) are the labels we use to show the structure of a page or post — kind of like chapter titles in a book.

• H1 is the main title — you only use it once per page.

• H2 is a section heading — like a chapter in a book.

• H3 is a subsection — a point inside that chapter.

• H4, H5, and H6 go even deeper, but most people rarely need to go beyond H3.

Think of it like this:

This structure helps:

• Readers scan your content easily

• Search engines understand what your page is about

Overdoing SEO

Using your keyword in every heading might seem smart… until your post reads like a robot wrote it. “Format Headings: How to Format Headings for Formatting”.  Keep it natural.

Skipping Accessibility

Don’t just bold text to look like a heading — actually use heading tags (like H2, H3, etc.).  Screen readers depend on them, and you’re leaving people out if your structure is only visual.

In most blog editors (WordPress, Wix, Squarespace, or SiteRubix), formatting headings is as easy as selecting a block of text and choosing a heading level from a dropdown.

If you’re using Wealthy Affiliate’s SiteContent editor, the headings are already built in — and the training there can guide you step-by-step if you’re unsure where to start.

Plugins like Kadence Blocks or Elementor even give you visual previews of your heading styles as you go.

Do you format headings in your posts with a plan — or is it something you’re still figuring out?

I’d love to hear how you’re approaching structure in your content. Leave a comment below or share what you’ve learned — especially if you’ve just finished setting up your blog.

Here’s a little transparency: My website contains affiliate links. This means if you click and make a purchase, I may receive a small commission. Don’t worry, there’s no extra cost to you. It’s a simple way you can support my mission to bring you quality content.