How to change the site name in Framer
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What is a site name?
The site name for your website appears on Google just above your page title. Although Google ultimately decides what to display, you can influence its choice in a couple of ways.
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A well-configured site name helps establish your brand identity in search results and improves user recognition when your pages appear in searches.
Method 1: Using WebSite schema markup
The most effective method is to specify your preferred site name using WebSite schema markup on your homepage. This markup lets you define a site name that Google may use in search results.
Adding schema markup to your site
- Navigate to your site's Settings page
- Select the SEO tab
- Scroll down to the Advanced SEO section
- Add the following code to the Custom Code field:
<script type="application/ld+json">
{
"@context": "https://schema.org",
"@type": "WebSite",
"name": "Your Brand Name",
"url": "https://yourdomain.com/"
}
</script>
- Replace "Your Brand Name" with your preferred site name
- Replace "https://yourdomain.com/" with your actual website URL
- Click Save
If you need help adding schema markup, refer to our guide on implementing schema markup.
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Method 2: Using meta tags
Another way to influence the site name is by adding a meta tag in the <head> section through the general settings. Use the following tag, and replace "brand_name" with the name you want Google and other search engines to display:
<meta property="og:site_name" content="brand_name" />
Adding the meta tag to your site
- Go to your site's Settings
- Click on the General tab
- Find the Site Title field
- Enter your preferred brand name
- Click Save Changes
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Setting your site title in General Settings
In addition to the methods above, you should also set your site title in the General Settings:
- Navigate to Settings in your Framer dashboard
- Under Site Settings, locate the Site Title field
- Enter your preferred site name
- You'll see a preview of how your site will appear
- Click Save Changes to apply your new site title
This setting helps maintain consistency across your site and various platforms where your content might be shared.
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Best practices for site names
To maximize the chances of displaying your preferred site name, follow Google's guidelines:
- Keep your site name concise and memorable
- Ensure consistency across all your online properties
- Use your actual brand name rather than keywords
- Avoid special characters when possible
- Consider how your site name will appear on mobile devices
You can find more information in Google's guidelines.
What to expect
While Google's algorithm for choosing the site name is automated and considers various signals, following these guidelines can improve the likelihood that your preferred name will be featured in search results.
Remember that changes to your site name in search results may not appear immediately, as it can take time for Google to recrawl and reindex your site.
