Pasting Meta Descriptions

[PartyGirl]

When we load a product we automatically copy it and paste it into the meta description. When we do that now, it doesn't read the spaces. I have started copying it from source but it leaves in the html. Will this impact on the meta description, ie will it show?

Thanks

[Red Devil]

Copy it from the WYSIWYG editor into Notepad and then into the Meta Description. Notepad removes any HTML formatting.

There is also a way in the CSV feature to export/import and strip out the HTML i.e. export the product description and import it back into the meta description with the "strip HTML" option set - but this should only be done with extreme care. Always take a full backup first.

[PartyGirl]

Thanks Dave. CSV won't help as we add products every day. Just have to settle for notepad! Or this a way of making me think even harder to produce another description for every item!

[Red Devil]

Copy it from the WYSIWYG editor into Notepad and then into the Meta Description. Notepad removes any (HTML) formatting.

There is also a way in the CSV feature to export/import and strip out the HTML i.e. export the product description and import it back into the meta description with the "strip HTML" option set - but this should only be done with extreme care. Always take a full backup first.

[Paws]

I go to the product live - copy and paste into meta

[PartyGirl]

I go to the product live - copy and paste into meta

Much quicker! Why can't I ever think of doing that!