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Page title
The <title> is still the strongest on-page query-matching signal and the default SERP headline.
Pass condition in our engine: A non-empty <title> is present.
1. Problem description
An empty title forces Google to invent one from headings or links — often poorly. Multiple templates that output the brand name only (“Acme | Home”) waste the most valuable pixels in search results.
2. Most common causes
- The CMS title field is empty and no fallback exists.
- JavaScript sets document.title after load (we read server HTML only).
- A layout bug closed <head> before the title tag.
3. How to fix it
- Set a unique, specific <title> in server-rendered HTML.
- Put the primary topic first, brand last if you need it.
- Do not rely on client-side frameworks to inject the title after paint.
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