To add meta tags to the homepage of your WordPress website, you can use one of two methods: manually editing your theme's header.php file or using a plugin. Here's how to do it using both methods:
Method 1: Manually Editing the header.php File
Access Your WordPress Dashboard: Log in to your WordPress admin area.
Navigate to Appearance: In the left-hand menu, go to Appearance and then click on Theme Editor.
Select Your Theme's Header File: In the Theme Editor, you'll see a list of theme files on the right. Look for and select header.php from the list. This is where you'll be adding your meta tags.
Edit the Header.php File: You'll see the code for your theme header in the editor. Scroll through the code until you find the section. It typically looks like this:
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Your existing meta tags and other head elements will be here
Add Your Meta Tags: To add meta tags, you can insert them within the section. For example, to add a meta description and meta keywords, you can use the following code:
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Customize the content attribute with your desired description and keywords.
Save the Changes: After adding the meta tags, click the Update File button to save your changes.