svelte:head for Dynamic Meta Tags
Inject page-specific and tags into the document head.
svelte:head for Dynamic Meta Tags is a free Sveltejs Academy lesson on CoddyKit — lesson 1 of 4. You can read the complete lesson below for free — then practise it hands-on in the browser with a built-in code editor and a 24/7 AI tutor. It is part of the Sveltejs Academy learning path, one of 4 lessons in the course, and your progress syncs across the web and the CoddyKit app.
The svelte:head Element
Use <svelte:head> to inject elements into the document head.
Setting the Title
Inside, put any head tags like title or meta.
<svelte:head>
<title>{post.title}</title>
</svelte:head>Per-Page Titles
Each page can set its own title for SEO and tab labels.
Dynamic Meta
Interpolate variables into description, keywords, and OG tags.
<svelte:head>
<meta name="description" content={post.summary} />
</svelte:head>SSR-Friendly
svelte:head works during SSR, so head tags appear in the initial HTML for crawlers.
Multiple svelte:head Blocks
You can have multiple <svelte:head> blocks in one component.
In Layouts
Set defaults in layouts and override per page.
Avoid Duplicate Tags
SvelteKit removes earlier instances of unique tags like title when a later one is set.
Open Graph
Add og:title, og:description, og:image for rich social previews (covered next).
Canonical Links
Set canonical URLs inside svelte:head.
<link rel="canonical" href={canonicalUrl} />SEO Best Practices
Unique titles and descriptions per page improve search visibility.
Quick Check
What does svelte:head do?
Recap
<svelte:head> sets page-specific head tags for titles, meta, and links across both SSR and client navigation.
Frequently asked questions
Is the “svelte:head for Dynamic Meta Tags” lesson free?
Yes — the full text of “svelte:head for Dynamic Meta Tags” is free to read here on the web, and the Sveltejs Academy course includes 4 lessons in total. To practise it interactively (a built-in code editor and a 24/7 AI tutor) and unlock the rest of the Sveltejs Academy course, upgrade to CoddyKit PRO.
What will I learn in “svelte:head for Dynamic Meta Tags”?
Inject page-specific and tags into the document head. You practise Sveltejs Academy with hands-on code you run directly in the browser, and a 24/7 AI tutor answers your questions as you work through the lesson.
Do I need any experience to start Sveltejs Academy?
No prior experience is required. Sveltejs Academy on CoddyKit is structured for beginners through advanced learners; this is — lesson 1 of 4, so you can start here or from the beginning and move at your own pace.
How long does the “svelte:head for Dynamic Meta Tags” lesson take?
Most CoddyKit lessons take about 5–10 minutes. Each one is bite-sized and interactive, so you make steady progress and pick up exactly where you left off across the web and the app.
Can I write and run code in this Sveltejs Academy lesson?
Yes. Every Sveltejs Academy lesson includes a built-in code editor, so you write and run real code right in your browser and get instant AI feedback — no local setup required.
All lessons in this course
- svelte:head for Dynamic Meta Tags
- OpenGraph and Twitter Card Meta
- JSON-LD Structured Data in SvelteKit
- Canonical URLs and Sitemap Generation