So, picture this: you Google your own blog or business, hoping to see something cool pop up.
But instead, you see a boring or weird-looking description under your site name. Or maybe you want to tweak some code to hide that annoying date on posts!
Whether you’re trying to make your site look better on Google or want to change how it acts on the backend, that’s where snippets come in.
Think of them like small, powerful edits that help your site say, “Hey, I know what I’m doing!”
Today, we’ll show you, step by step, how to edit both SEO snippets and code snippets.
Identify the Type of Snippet You Want to Edit
Before jumping in, you need to know what kind of snippet you’re dealing with. Are you editing how your site looks on Google? Or are you tweaking how your site works behind the scenes?
SEO snippet (meta title, meta description): This is the text that shows up on Google search results. It tells searchers what your page is about. Think of it like your page’s mini ad on Google. Sometimes users need to edit these to improve their SEO. Also, get more clicks from search engines.
Code snippet (PHP, JavaScript, CSS): These are small pieces of code that control how your site functions or looks. For example, you might add a PHP snippet to disable comments. Or it can be a CSS snippet to change a font size. By editing code snippets, users can customize their site’s features or design.
For SEO Snippets (Meta Title & Description)
You can edit SEO snippets easily. Here are some steps you can follow.
1. Install an SEO Plugin (if not installed)
First things first, you’ll need a plugin to help with this. Some popular ones are Yoast SEO, Rank Math, or All in One SEO. Just go to your
WordPress dashboard → Plugins → Add New → Search for and install the one you like.
2. Edit Snippets in Posts or Pages
Now go to any post or page you want to update. Scroll down. There you’ll see a section from the SEO plugin (like Yoast or Rank Math). Here, you can type your SEO title and meta description.
3. Preview How It Looks on Google
Most SEO plugins give you a little preview of how it will look on Google. Use this to check if your title and description fit well. Adding a good description makes people want to click. Try to keep it short and sweet, and use your main keyword if possible.
For Code Snippets (PHP, CSS, etc.)
Code snippets help you change how your site works or looks. You may hide a feature, change a color, or add a new function. Here is the easy way to do it.
Edit Theme Files
You can edit code directly inside your theme files. Be very careful here because one small mistake can break your site.
Go to Appearance → Theme File Editor in your WordPress dashboard.
You’ll see files like functions.php (for PHP) or style.css (for CSS). Add your code carefully and click Update File.
PHP code in functions.php: This is for changing how your site works (e.g., disabling comments, adding custom features).
add_filter('show_admin_bar', function($show) {
return current_user_can('administrator') ? $show: false;
});Where to put it:
Go to Appearance → Theme File Editor → functions.php
Paste it at the bottom of the file, after everything else. Then click Update File.
CSS code in style.css: This is to tweak how things look (e.g., font styles, spacing, colors).
h1 {
color: #2c3e50;
font-size: 36px;
}Where to put it:
Go to Appearance → Theme File Editor → style.css
Scroll to the bottom, paste it, then update the file.
Some Bonus Tips
Here are tips for you so you do not mess anything up and edit the snippet in the proper way.
- Always back up your site before editing
- Use a child theme if editing theme files
- Use a staging site for testing big changes
Conclusion
Editing snippets in WordPress sounds a bit tricky at first. But once you know how to do it, it’s pretty simple! Whether you’re improving your SEO with meta titles and descriptions or changing your site’s look and functionality with code snippets, you can do it easily.
We have tried to show you the simplest way. Hope you get the solution for editing snippets in WordPress.
