How to Optimize Blog Post Metadata with Ask Zibster AI
Overview
When you use the Zibster AI Blog Post Creator to create a new blog post, Zibster AI automatically writes the initial metadata for the blog post as part of the draft creation process. This may include a suggested meta title, meta description, and keywords based on the blog topic, generated blog content, and information saved in your Business Profile.
After the blog post draft is created, you can open the blog post settings to review the metadata, edit it manually, or use ASK ZIBSTER AI in the SEO section to generate new metadata.
Using ASK ZIBSTER AI to generate metadata from the SEO section counts as 1 Ask Zibster AI request toward your monthly total.
Prerequisites
Before using ASK ZIBSTER AI to generate blog post metadata, make sure your Business Profile is set up in the Branding section of your Zibster account.
Your Business Profile helps ASK ZIBSTER AI create content that matches your business, services, location, and brand voice. Your Business Profile may include:
Business Name, such as Jenn Smith Photography
Location, such as Boston, Massachusetts
Specialty / Services, such as wedding photography, family portraits, videography, coaching, consulting, or event planning
Your Style / Approach, such as candid, colorful, luxury, documentary, friendly, modern, or professional
Brand Voice, such as friendly and conversational or professional and elegant
This information helps ASK ZIBSTER AI generate metadata that is more relevant to your blog post and your business.
Learn more: How To Set Up Your Zibster Business Profile
How Ask Zibster AI Creates Blog Metadata
Blog post metadata can be added or updated from the SEO section of your blog post settings.
If you wrote your blog post manually, you can use ASK ZIBSTER AI to generate a suggested meta title, meta description, and keywords based on your blog content and Business Profile.
If you created your blog post with the Zibster AI Blog Post Creator, Zibster AI automatically writes the initial metadata as part of the draft creation process. You can still open the blog post SEO settings later to review that metadata, edit it manually, or use ASK ZIBSTER AI to generate new metadata.
Using ASK ZIBSTER AI in the SEO section to generate or regenerate blog post metadata counts as 1 Ask Zibster AI request toward your monthly total.
STEP ONE
Log in to your Zibster account and click BLOG in the left-side menu.
This opens your Blog Dashboard, where you can create new blog posts, search existing posts, and manage your published or draft blog content.
STEP TWO
Find the blog post you want to update.
You can scroll through your blog posts or use the search option to find a post by title or keyword. Once you find the post, click the blog post Title to open the blog post editor.
STEP THREE
Click SETTINGS in the top-right corner of the blog post editor.
A settings menu will open on the right side of your screen. This menu includes the settings available for the selected blog post.
STEP FOUR
Click the SEO section in the settings menu.
The SEO section includes the search engine preview and metadata fields for your blog post.
STEP FIVE
Click ASK ZIBSTER AI.
Ask Zibster AI will generate suggested metadata for your blog post, including:
Meta Title
Meta Description
Keywords
The suggestions are based on your blog post content and your Business Profile. Using ASK ZIBSTER AI in this section counts as 1 Ask Zibster AI request toward your monthly total.
FINAL STEP
Review the generated metadata and make any edits needed.
Your metadata should accurately describe the blog post and match the content visitors will see when they click through to read it. Once your metadata is ready, click SAVE CHANGES to apply your updates.
You will also see a search engine preview that shows how your blog post may appear in search results.
Want to Enter Your Own Metadata?
You can manually enter your blog post metadata instead of using ASK ZIBSTER AI. This is helpful if you want full control over the wording, already have SEO metadata prepared, or want to adjust metadata that was generated by Zibster AI.
In the SEO section, under Search Engine Preview, select CUSTOM.
Then enter your own:
Meta Title: Aim for 50 to 65 characters
Meta Description: Aim for 100 to 155 characters
Keywords: Add 10 to 15 relevant terms
Click SAVE CHANGES when finished.
Helpful Notes
Your metadata should describe the actual content of your blog post. A clear meta title and meta description can help people understand what your post is about before they click from search results.
For best results:
Include the main topic of the blog post.
Mention your location when it is relevant.
Use keywords naturally.
Avoid repeating the same keyword too many times.
Keep your meta title and meta description within the recommended character ranges.
Review AI-generated metadata before saving.
Make sure the metadata matches the blog post content.
Update metadata when the blog post topic, title, service, location, or offer changes.
Troubleshooting / FAQs
When should I use ASK ZIBSTER AI for blog post metadata?
Use ASK ZIBSTER AI when you want help generating metadata for an existing blog post. This is helpful for manually written blog posts, older blog posts without metadata, or blog posts where you want to refresh the meta title, meta description, or keywords.
Does the Zibster AI Blog Post Creator write metadata automatically?
Yes. When you use the Zibster AI Blog Post Creator to create a new blog post, Zibster AI automatically writes the initial metadata during the draft creation process. You can review, edit, or regenerate that metadata later from the blog post SEO settings.
Does using ASK ZIBSTER AI for blog metadata count as an AI request?
Yes. Using ASK ZIBSTER AI in the SEO section to generate or regenerate blog post metadata counts as 1 Ask Zibster AI request toward your monthly total.
Can I edit the metadata after Zibster AI creates it?
Yes. You can edit the meta title, meta description, and keywords before saving your changes.
Can I write my own metadata instead of using ASK ZIBSTER AI?
Yes. In the SEO section, select CUSTOM under Search Engine Preview. Then enter your own meta title, meta description, and keywords.
What should my meta title include?
Your meta title should clearly describe the blog post topic. When relevant, include your service, business type, or location.
For example:
- Fall Family Portrait Tips in Boston
- How to Prepare for Your First Coaching Session
- Wedding Planning Checklist for Small Business Owners
What should my meta description include?
Your meta description should briefly summarize what the blog post is about. It should be clear, accurate, and written for people, not just search engines.
Will metadata guarantee that my blog post ranks on Google?
No. Metadata can help search engines understand your blog post, but rankings depend on many factors, including content quality, relevance, competition, search intent, website authority, and how useful your content is for visitors.
Why does my search result look different from the preview?
Search engines may choose to display a different title or description based on the search phrase, the page content, or what they believe is most helpful to the searcher. The preview shows how your blog post may appear, but it is not a guaranteed display.
