Introducing the Black Country SEO Plugin

The Black Country SEO plugin lets you set a custom SEO title and meta description for each post or page — with zero bloat and full performance in mind.

Screenshot of the black-country-seo plugin in action

🛠 How to Use the Black Country SEO Plugin

Follow these quick steps to start optimising your content:

✅ Step 1: Install the Plugin

Download the Black Country SEO Plugin (.zip) — a lightweight tool for WordPress users to set custom SEO titles and meta descriptions. This plugin has been scanned for malware and is safe to use. Last updated on 19-May-2025.
In your WordPress dashboard, go to Plugins > Add New > Upload Plugin.
Select the .zip file and click Install Now.
Click Activate Plugin.

Download Black Country SEO Plugin (.zip)

✅ Step 2: Open a Post or Page

Go to Posts > All Posts or Pages > All Pages.
Click Edit on any existing post or page — or create a new one.

✅ Step 3: Add Your SEO Title and Description

Scroll down to the Custom SEO Settings box beneath the content editor.
Enter your:
- SEO Title – this will appear as the <title> tag in the page’s HTML head.
- Meta Description – a short summary (160 characters max recommended) that appears in search engine results.
A live character counter will help you stay within optimal limits.

✅ Step 4: Save Your Changes

Click Update or Publish on the post/page to save your custom SEO settings.

Your SEO title and description will now be:

Injected into the <head> of the page source
Trimmed automatically to 160 characters on output if needed
Ignored if left blank — falling back to your post title or excerpt

ℹ️ Notes & Best Practices

These fields only affect the HTML head, not the visible post content.
Leaving either field blank will result in a default title/description being used.
For best results, keep meta descriptions between 140–160 characters.
This plugin is compatible with all modern themes and does not enqueue any scripts or styles on the front end.

🔍 Troubleshooting

Don’t see the SEO box?

Make sure the plugin is activated.
Ensure you’re editing a post or page (custom post types aren’t supported yet).
If necessary, expand the SEO box at the bottom of your page:

screenshot demonstrating how to use the simple-custom-seo drag element — How to use the black-country-seo drag element

Already using an SEO plugin?

If you use another SEO plugin (like Yoast or RankMath), their settings may override this plugin’s output.

🧼 Clean, Fast, and Focused

Black Country SEO is built for performance-first WordPress sites. No ads, no clutter, no hidden upsells — just clean SEO control where you need it.

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