Frequently asked questions

10 questions about SERP Snippet Preview.

Q1. Why does my title appear differently in search results?

Google uses the title tag by default, but if it poorly matches the search query it may auto-rewrite from the h1 or first paragraph. Naver is much stricter and uses the title tag as-is.

Q2. Is title length measured in characters or pixels?

Google measures in pixels (~600px). Korean characters are ~14px each, so the limit is roughly 30–35 chars. Latin characters are 8–10px, so ~60 chars fit.

Q3. Does a longer description improve SEO rankings?

No — descriptions are not a ranking signal, only a CTR influencer. Focus on click-inducing copy within 160 characters.

Q4. Why do Naver results look different from Google?

Naver uses its own algorithm (C-rank · D.I.A) with a Korean morpheme analyzer, weighting character count, keyword matching, and blog trust differently.

Q5. How do I set a thumbnail image?

Google uses og:image; Naver uses og:image or the first inline image. Recommended size: 1200×630. This tool only covers the text parts — use a dedicated OG preview tool for images.

Q6. Why is the mobile result more truncated?

The narrow screen shows the title in two lines but still cuts sooner on single-line displays. Keep titles under 32 characters for mobile.

Q7. Are rich snippets (stars, price) supported?

This MVP covers standard snippets only. Rich snippets require structured data (JSON-LD) in your HTML — use Google's Rich Results Test or Search Console to test them.

Q8. How do I check if my page is indexed?

Google: search "site:yourdomain.com". Naver: Webmaster Tools → Web Page Collection. Both require login.

Q9. Can I preview an English-language site?

Yes — the tool handles both Korean and English. Latin characters are narrower per pixel, so you get more title characters.

Q10. Why does the search engine ignore my description and pull text from the page?

When the engine finds a body passage that better matches the user's query, it swaps in that passage. You can block it with nosnippet, but that usually hurts CTR.