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Hi,

I optimized my wordpress with All-in-one-SEO and on general settings - but my description on google still stands as I wouldn't like.

Now, I found out that DMOZ put this description, but I didn't put that kind of description, how can I change it?

Thanks.

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raised the right concern and the replies from , and point in useful directions. A few practical, up-to-date steps clarify what to check and how to fix a Google snippet that you don't control.

First, a short status note: the Open Directory (DMOZ) that used to supply descriptions is no longer maintained (closed in 2017), so if this thread is being read years later that specific source is unlikely to be the cause today. Modern Google snippets come from either your page's meta description or text Google extracts from the page (or occasionally from other sites quoting you). That explains why editing the All-in-One-SEO meta sometimes doesn’t immediately change the SERP text.

Immediate checklist to diagnose and fix:

  • Confirm the homepage meta description is present in the HTML (view-source) and is unique and focused. A single clear sentence with primary keywords works best.
  • Make the visible homepage copy consistent with that description (first paragraph and H1 should reflect the same topic). Google prefers snippets that match the query intent.
  • Use Google Search Console (URL Inspection → Request Indexing) after you change the meta tag to speed re-crawl.
  • If an external directory or aggregator still shows the unwanted copy, update or request removal on that site; directory edits are outside Google’s control (as and noted).

Example meta tag to verify in your page source:

<meta name="description" content="Short, benefit-oriented summary of the site in ~120-160 characters.">

If, after reindexing, Google still shows a different snippet, it’s usually because Google judged your meta description not relevant to particular queries. In that case refine the meta to match common search phrases for your site and avoid overly generic text. Persistence and a targeted meta + matching visible copy will normally resolve the issue within a few days to a few weeks.

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Member Avatar for LabsMs

Hi...
Sometime Google take first paragraph in your body text.
Some times take meta tag description.
So you can use h1 tag first paragraph
ok

Member Avatar for canadafred

Hi,

I optimized my wordpress with All-in-one-SEO and on general settings - but my description on google still stands as I wouldn't like.

Now, I found out that DMOZ put this description, but I didn't put that kind of description, how can I change it?

Thanks.

So you're stuck with your DMOZ listing. You'll have to remove your site's listing (rather than attempt to replace it which could be even worse) and rewrite your Meta Description to the way you want it to appear in the search engine results pages (I recommend two short but complete keyphrase rich sentences). Make sure much of your content on your landing page is relevant to your Meta Description (have keyphrases and keyphrase variables in paragraghs, headings, Title etc.).

This could take a while, I've seen up to six months. You may have to try removing your DMOZ listing several times depending on the expediency of the moderator.

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There's no way you can change your DMOZ description unless you are the editor that approves that particular category.

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