{"id":9860,"date":"2026-06-07T18:22:01","date_gmt":"2026-06-07T16:22:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mybox.com\/help\/?post_type=manual_kb&#038;p=9860"},"modified":"2026-06-07T18:22:02","modified_gmt":"2026-06-07T16:22:02","slug":"how-to-set-the-meta-title-for-a-product-category-in-prestashop","status":"publish","type":"manual_kb","link":"https:\/\/mybox.com\/help\/en\/knowledgebase\/how-to-set-the-meta-title-for-a-product-category-in-prestashop\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Set the Meta Title for a Product Category in PrestaShop"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"translation-block translation-block-merged\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Meta titles are one of the most important on-page SEO elements in an online store. They help search engines understand the content of a page and influence how pages appear in search results.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This guide explains how to configure the meta title for product categories and subcategories in PrestaShop.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_86 ez-toc-wrap-left counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/mybox.com\/help\/en\/knowledgebase\/how-to-set-the-meta-title-for-a-product-category-in-prestashop\/#What_Is_a_Meta_Title\" >What Is a Meta Title?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/mybox.com\/help\/en\/knowledgebase\/how-to-set-the-meta-title-for-a-product-category-in-prestashop\/#Why_Is_the_Meta_Title_Important\" >Why Is the Meta Title Important?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/mybox.com\/help\/en\/knowledgebase\/how-to-set-the-meta-title-for-a-product-category-in-prestashop\/#Setting_a_Category_Meta_Title_in_PrestaShop\" >Setting a Category Meta Title in PrestaShop<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/mybox.com\/help\/en\/knowledgebase\/how-to-set-the-meta-title-for-a-product-category-in-prestashop\/#Step_1\" >Step 1<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/mybox.com\/help\/en\/knowledgebase\/how-to-set-the-meta-title-for-a-product-category-in-prestashop\/#Step_2\" >Step 2<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/mybox.com\/help\/en\/knowledgebase\/how-to-set-the-meta-title-for-a-product-category-in-prestashop\/#Step_3\" >Step 3<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/mybox.com\/help\/en\/knowledgebase\/how-to-set-the-meta-title-for-a-product-category-in-prestashop\/#Step_4\" >Step 4<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/mybox.com\/help\/en\/knowledgebase\/how-to-set-the-meta-title-for-a-product-category-in-prestashop\/#Step_5\" >Step 5<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/mybox.com\/help\/en\/knowledgebase\/how-to-set-the-meta-title-for-a-product-category-in-prestashop\/#Additional_SEO_Fields\" >Additional SEO Fields<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/mybox.com\/help\/en\/knowledgebase\/how-to-set-the-meta-title-for-a-product-category-in-prestashop\/#Meta_Description\" >Meta Description<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/mybox.com\/help\/en\/knowledgebase\/how-to-set-the-meta-title-for-a-product-category-in-prestashop\/#Meta_Keywords\" >Meta Keywords<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/mybox.com\/help\/en\/knowledgebase\/how-to-set-the-meta-title-for-a-product-category-in-prestashop\/#Friendly_URL\" >Friendly URL<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/mybox.com\/help\/en\/knowledgebase\/how-to-set-the-meta-title-for-a-product-category-in-prestashop\/#Saving_Changes\" >Saving Changes<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/mybox.com\/help\/en\/knowledgebase\/how-to-set-the-meta-title-for-a-product-category-in-prestashop\/#SEO_Best_Practices\" >SEO Best Practices<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/mybox.com\/help\/en\/knowledgebase\/how-to-set-the-meta-title-for-a-product-category-in-prestashop\/#Keep_Titles_Unique\" >Keep Titles Unique<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/mybox.com\/help\/en\/knowledgebase\/how-to-set-the-meta-title-for-a-product-category-in-prestashop\/#Include_Relevant_Keywords\" >Include Relevant Keywords<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/mybox.com\/help\/en\/knowledgebase\/how-to-set-the-meta-title-for-a-product-category-in-prestashop\/#Stay_Within_Recommended_Length\" >Stay Within Recommended Length<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/mybox.com\/help\/en\/knowledgebase\/how-to-set-the-meta-title-for-a-product-category-in-prestashop\/#Include_Your_Brand_Name\" >Include Your Brand Name<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/mybox.com\/help\/en\/knowledgebase\/how-to-set-the-meta-title-for-a-product-category-in-prestashop\/#Example_Category_Meta_Titles\" >Example Category Meta Titles<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/mybox.com\/help\/en\/knowledgebase\/how-to-set-the-meta-title-for-a-product-category-in-prestashop\/#Summary\" >Summary<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Is_a_Meta_Title\"><\/span>What Is a Meta Title?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n<div id=\"mybox-1541669882\" class=\"mybox-content mybox-entity-placement\"><div class=\"early-access-banner-inpost\">\r\n  <div class=\"banner-left-inpost\">\r\n    <div class=\"icon-box-inpost\">\r\n      <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/mybox.com\/help\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/square-info-icon.svg\" alt=\"Info\">\r\n    <\/div>\r\n    <div class=\"text-box-inpost\">\r\n      <span class=\"label-inpost\"><span class=\"translation-block translation-block-banner-text\">Early access<\/span><\/span>\r\n      <h4><span class=\"translation-block translation-block-banner-text\">Still need help?<\/span><\/h4>\r\n      <p><span class=\"translation-block translation-block-banner-text\">Contact our customer service team.<\/span><\/p>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n  <\/div>\r\n\r\n  <div class=\"banner-right-inpost\">\r\n    <a href=\"https:\/\/panel.mybox.com\/helpdesk2\/v\/list\/\" class=\"banner-button-inpost\"><span class=\"translation-block translation-block-banner-text\">Message us<\/span><\/a>\r\n  <\/div>\r\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"translation-block translation-block-merged\"><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A meta title is the title assigned to a page that appears:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>In the browser tab.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>In search engine results.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>When a page is shared on various platforms.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Example:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\"><code>Laptops and Accessories | My Store\n<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Each category page should have a unique meta title that accurately describes its content.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_Is_the_Meta_Title_Important\"><\/span>Why Is the Meta Title Important?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Meta titles are an important SEO ranking factor because they:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Help search engines understand page content.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Improve click-through rates from search results.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Make category pages easier to identify.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Support better website structure and navigation.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Setting_a_Category_Meta_Title_in_PrestaShop\"><\/span>Setting a Category Meta Title in PrestaShop<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_1\"><\/span>Step 1<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Log in to your PrestaShop administration panel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_2\"><\/span>Step 2<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Navigate to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\"><code>Catalog \u2192 Categories\n<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A list of all categories and subcategories will be displayed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_3\"><\/span>Step 3<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Locate the category you want to edit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Click the <strong>Edit<\/strong> (pencil) icon next to the selected category.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_4\"><\/span>Step 4<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The category configuration page will open.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Scroll down until you reach the SEO section.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_5\"><\/span>Step 5<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Locate the field:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\"><code>Meta Title\n<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Enter the title you want search engines and visitors to see.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Example:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\"><code>Gaming Laptops and Accessories | My Store\n<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Additional_SEO_Fields\"><\/span>Additional SEO Fields<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Alongside the Meta Title field, you will also find several other SEO-related options.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Meta_Description\"><\/span>Meta Description<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A short summary of the category that may appear in search results.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Example:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\"><code>Browse our selection of gaming laptops, accessories and peripherals from leading brands.\n<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Meta_Keywords\"><\/span>Meta Keywords<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Keywords describing the category.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Note: Modern search engines place little or no importance on meta keywords, but the field is still available in PrestaShop.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Friendly_URL\"><\/span>Friendly URL<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Defines the category URL slug.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Example:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\"><code>gaming-laptops\n<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This creates a cleaner and more user-friendly URL.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Saving_Changes\"><\/span>Saving Changes<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">After making the desired modifications:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Review the information.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Click:<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\"><code>Save\n<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The changes will be applied immediately.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"SEO_Best_Practices\"><\/span>SEO Best Practices<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Keep_Titles_Unique\"><\/span>Keep Titles Unique<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Each category should have its own unique meta title.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Include_Relevant_Keywords\"><\/span>Include Relevant Keywords<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Use keywords that accurately describe the products within the category.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Stay_Within_Recommended_Length\"><\/span>Stay Within Recommended Length<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A category meta title should generally be:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\"><code>50\u201370 characters\n<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Longer titles may be truncated in search results.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Include_Your_Brand_Name\"><\/span>Include Your Brand Name<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Adding your store name can improve recognition and trust.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Example:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\"><code>Smartphones and Mobile Accessories | My Store\n<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Example_Category_Meta_Titles\"><\/span>Example Category Meta Titles<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Electronics:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\"><code>Smartphones, Tablets and Accessories | My Store\n<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Fashion:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\"><code>Men's Clothing and Accessories | My Store\n<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Hosting Services:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\"><code>Web Hosting Plans for Businesses | mybox\n<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Summary\"><\/span>Summary<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To configure a category meta title in PrestaShop:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Log in to the PrestaShop administration panel.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Navigate to:<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\"><code>Catalog \u2192 Categories\n<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"3\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Edit the desired category.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Complete the <strong>Meta Title<\/strong> field.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Optionally configure the <strong>Meta Description<\/strong>, <strong>Meta Keywords<\/strong>, and <strong>Friendly URL<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Click:<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\"><code>Save\n<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A properly optimized category meta title can improve search visibility and help attract more visitors to your 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