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    Describe the specific page and distinguish it from neighboring pages.

    Put title in head and keep the visible heading consistent with the page purpose. A brand can be included where useful. Search engines can choose a different title link, so this is descriptive metadata rather than a display or ranking guarantee.

    Example

    <title>HTML form labels: examples and fixes — HTMLCodeRunner</title>

    Understanding the behavior

    A useful title identifies this specific page and can include a concise site name. It should match the page's main purpose without repeating the same keyword many times. Different pages should not all share an indistinguishable title.

    Practical implementation notes

    Compare several open browser tabs and search previews. Google can generate a different title link, so a well-written title is guidance rather than a promise about the exact search appearance.

    How to check it

    Open two discussions side by side and compare their titles and visible headings.

    Expected result

    Each tab distinguishes its own question and matches its page purpose.

    Watch out: Avoid the same generic title on every discussion.

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