Jeff Starr

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🤖 The easy way to add meta tags to your site 
 🤖 Performance: light, fast, and user-friendly
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Head Meta Data (HMD) improves the definition and semantic quality of your web pages by adding a custom set of <code><meta></code> tags to the <code><head></code> section of your web pages.
Basic Example
Display any set of custom meta tags for your site:
<pre><code><head>

 <meta charset="utf-8">
 <meta name="abstract" content="Obsessive Web Development">
 <meta name="author" content="Perishable">
 <meta name="classification" content="Website Design">
 <meta name="copyright" content="Copyright Perishable Press - All rights Reserved.">
 <meta name="designer" content="Monzilla Media">
 <meta name="language" content="EN-US">
 <meta name="publisher" content="Perishable Press">
 <meta name="rating" content="General">
 <meta name="resource-type" content="Document">
 <meta name="revisit-after" content="3">
 <meta name="subject" content="WordPress, Web Design, Code & Tutorials">
 <meta name="template" content="Awesome Theme">
 <meta name="robots" content="index,follow">

 

</head>
</code></pre>
SEO Example
Use shortcodes to dynamically output SEO meta tags:
<pre><code><title>[hmd_post_title] | Your Awesome Website</title>
<meta name="description" content="[hmd_post_excerpt]">
</code></pre>
This outputs dynamic titles and descriptions, useful for SEO. You also can add custom meta tags and markup on specific posts and pages. Check out <a href="https://wordpress.org/plugins/head-meta-data/#installation" rel="ugc">Installation</a> for more infos.
Features
<ul>
<li>Simple and easy to use</li>
<li>Clean, standards-based code</li>
<li>Customize all <code><meta></code> tags</li>
<li>Add your own custom <code><meta></code> tags</li>
<li>NEW: Add custom tags on any post or page</li>
<li>Use shortcodes to include dynamic information</li>
<li>Includes meta tags on all of your site’s web pages</li>
<li>Check out a Live Preview of your meta tags and custom tags</li>
<li>Automatically adds tags to the <code><head></code> section of all pages</li>
<li>Auto-populates tags using your site’s information</li>
<li>Choose HTML or XHTML format for meta tags</li>
<li>Supports Twitter Cards and Facebook Open Graph tags</li>
<li>Easily disable any unwanted tags</li>
<li>Option to reset default settings</li>
<li>Works with or without Gutenberg Block Editor</li>
<li>Regularly updated and “future proof”</li>
<li>Lightweight, fast, and secure</li>
</ul>
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🤖 New! Check out <a href="https://plugin-planet.com/head-meta-pro/" rel="nofollow ugc">Head Meta PRO »</a>
</blockquote>
Shortcodes
Shortcodes enable you to include dynamic bits of information in your meta tags. Head Meta Data currently provides the following shortcodes:
<ul>
<li><code>[hmd_post_excerpt]</code> — post excerpt</li>
<li><code>[hmd_post_date]</code> — post date</li>
<li><code>[hmd_post_author]</code> — post author name</li>
<li><code>[hmd_post_title]</code> — post title</li>
<li><code>[hmd_post_cats]</code> — post categories</li>
<li><code>[hmd_post_tags]</code> — post tags</li>
<li><code>[hmd_year]</code> — current year</li>
<li><code>[hmd_tab]</code> — adds tab space to markup</li>
</ul>
So you can display your own set of customized meta tags exactly as desired. See the <a href="https://wordpress.org/plugins/head-meta-data/#installation" rel="ugc">Installation section</a> for more information about the HMD shortcodes!
Pro Version Features
The <a href="https://plugin-planet.com/head-meta-pro/" rel="nofollow ugc">Pro version</a> can do everything the free version can do, PLUS:
<ul>
<li>Define meta tags for Custom Post Types</li>
<li>Define meta tags for each type of page-view (e.g., home, posts, pages, archive, search)</li>
<li>Define tags for Facebook (Open Graph)</li>
<li>Define tags for X (Twitter)</li>
<li>Define Facebook and X tags for each type of page view</li>
<li>40+ advanced <a href="https://plugin-planet.com/head-meta-pro-shortcut-variables/" rel="nofollow ugc">shortcut variables</a> like <code>%POST_AUTHOR%</code> and <code>%ARCHIVE_TYPE%</code></li>
<li>Dedicated “Meta Tags” meta box for posts and pages</li>
<li>Add custom meta tags to any post or page-view</li>
<li>Add custom script and style to any post or page-view</li>
<li>Meta Tags box integrates with SEO plugins</li>
<li>Additional meta tags beyond the free version</li>
<li>Dedicated setting for <code>image_src</code> link tag</li>
<li>Premium support for pro purchases</li>
</ul>
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🤖 Level up your meta tags with <a href="https://plugin-planet.com/head-meta-pro/" rel="nofollow ugc">Head Meta Pro »</a>
</blockquote>
More Info
Head Meta Data is designed to complete a site’s head construct by including some of the more obscure meta tags, such as “author”, “copyright”, “designer”, and so forth. As a matter of practicality, the more widely used tags such as “description” and “keywords” have been omitted, as they are already included via wide variety of plugins (such as “All in One SEO”) in a more dynamic way. Even so, adding “description”, “keyword”, or any other tags is easy from the plugin’s settings page.
Privacy
This plugin does not collect or store any user data. It does not set any cookies, and it does not connect to any third-party locations. Thus, this plugin does not affect user privacy in any way.
Head Meta Data is developed and maintained by <a href="https://x.com/perishable" rel="nofollow ugc">Jeff Starr</a>, 15-year <a href="https://plugin-planet.com/" rel="nofollow ugc">WordPress developer</a> and <a href="https://books.perishablepress.com/" rel="nofollow ugc">book author</a>.
Support development
I develop and maintain this free plugin with love for the WordPress community. To show support, you can <a href="https://monzillamedia.com/donate.html" rel="nofollow ugc">make a donation</a> or purchase one of my books:
<ul>
<li><a href="https://wp-tao.com/" rel="nofollow ugc">The Tao of WordPress</a></li>
<li><a href="https://digwp.com/" rel="nofollow ugc">Digging into WordPress</a></li>
<li><a href="https://htaccessbook.com/" rel="nofollow ugc">.htaccess made easy</a></li>
<li><a href="https://wp-tao.com/wordpress-themes-book/" rel="nofollow ugc">WordPress Themes In Depth</a></li>
<li><a href="https://books.perishablepress.com/downloads/wizards-collection-sql-recipes-wordpress/" rel="nofollow ugc">Wizard’s SQL Recipes for WordPress</a></li>
</ul>
And/or purchase one of my premium WordPress plugins:
<ul>
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<li><a href="https://plugin-planet.com/head-meta-pro/" rel="nofollow ugc">Head Meta Pro</a> – Ultimate Meta Tags for WordPress</li>
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</ul>
Links, tweets and likes also appreciated. Thanks! 🙂

Head Meta Data

Adds a custom set of <meta> tags to the <head> section of all posts & pages.

Actirise

<h3>🚀 Take your website monetization to the next level with Actirise</h3>
Instantly transform your WordPress website into a revenue powerhouse. The Actirise plugin offers effortless monetization with seamless onboarding, automatic ad integration, and advanced tools like ads.txt management, consent management, and analytics. It’s your personal site kit for monetization, handling all the heavy lifting.
With our self-service onboarding system, you can go from plugin install to live monetization in just a few steps — no technical knowledge required. Access much more demand than relying solely on Google AdSense or Amazon Ads; we connect you directly to our premium SSP partners.
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<h3>🛠️ Additional features</h3>
Everything you need to monetize your WordPress site — in one powerful, easy-to-use plugin and without writing a line of code.
<ul>
<li>Core Web Vitals optimizer – Preserve your SEO by reducing layout shift with pre-sized ad slots (Tip: We recommend enabling the PHP Tidy extension for optimal performance)</li>
<li>Automatic ads.txt manager – Automatically keep your ads.txt file updated, ensuring you’re always at the forefront of the advertising ecosystem.</li>
<li>Actirise Analytics – Enable Actirise Analytics instantly for your website, and gain deep, real-time insights into your audience’s behavior.
<ul>
<li>Page type detection – Automatically identify articles, homepages, categories, and more</li>
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</ul>
</li>
<li>FastCMP – Our fully GDPR-compliant consent solution built for publishers
<ul>
<li>CMP customization – Personalize your banner with your logo, brand colors, text, and vendor lists</li>
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</ul>
</li>
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</ul>
<h3>🎨 Intuitive UI and streamlined configuration</h3>
Actirise’s user interface is designed to be clear and accessible for all types of users — from beginners to advanced publishers. 
Step-by-step guidance, helpful tooltips, and real-time validation make the entire setup process smooth and stress-free.
<h3>📋 Third-Party service usage disclosure</h3>
Our plugin may utilize third-party services under certain circumstances to enhance functionality. It is crucial for us to maintain transparency regarding the use of these services to ensure user awareness and legal compliance. Below are the details regarding third-party service usage:
<ol>
<li>
FlashBid (Actirise Advertisement System) 
Service Description: FlashBid, also known as Actirise Advertisement System, is utilized for specific advertising functionalities within the plugin. 
Service Link: <a href="https://www.actirise.com/" rel="nofollow ugc">Actirise</a> 
Terms of Use and Privacy Policy: <a href="https://legal.sparteo.com/privacy-policy" rel="nofollow ugc">Actirise Privacy Policy</a>
</li>
<li>
FastCMP (Consent Management Platform) 
Service Description: FastCMP is utilized for managing consent and preferences regarding cookies and tracking scripts. 
Service Link: <a href="https://corporate.fastcmp.com/" rel="nofollow ugc">FastCMP</a> 
Terms of Use and Privacy Policy: <a href="https://sparteo.com/privacy-policy/" rel="nofollow ugc">FastCMP Privacy Policy</a>
</li>
</ol>
It’s imperative for us to make you aware of our reliance on these third-party services and to provide access to their terms of use and privacy policies. This ensures that your usage of our plugin remains in compliance with legal requirements.
<h3>📘 Documentation & support</h3>
Need help or have questions?
📚 Read the <a href="https://docs.actirise.com/" rel="nofollow ugc">full documentation</a>
💬 Visit the <a href="https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/actirise/" rel="ugc">support forum</a>

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