diff --git a/apps/server/src/static/web.ts b/apps/server/src/static/web.ts
index 9833ed7d5..df2cb4fed 100644
--- a/apps/server/src/static/web.ts
+++ b/apps/server/src/static/web.ts
@@ -60,8 +60,9 @@ const BASE_SECURITY_HEADERS = {
 };
 
 const ROOT_TITLE = "Reactive Resume — A free and open-source resume builder";
+// Keep under ~120 characters so Google's mobile SERP snippet is not truncated at 3 lines.
 const ROOT_DESCRIPTION =
-	"Reactive Resume is a free and open-source resume builder that simplifies the process of creating, updating, and sharing your resume.";
+	"Free, open-source resume builder. Create, update, and share a professional resume in minutes — no ads, no paywall.";
 const ROOT_POSTER_PATH = "/videos/timelapse-v1.webp";
 const ROOT_FAQ_ITEMS = [
 	{
diff --git a/apps/web/index.html b/apps/web/index.html
index 8ae633e64..e5d305ce0 100644
--- a/apps/web/index.html
+++ b/apps/web/index.html
@@ -9,7 +9,8 @@
 		<meta name="apple-mobile-web-app-capable" content="yes" />
 		<meta name="apple-mobile-web-app-title" content="Reactive Resume" />
 		<meta name="apple-mobile-web-app-status-bar-style" content="black-translucent" />
-		<meta name="description" content="Reactive Resume is a free and open-source resume builder that simplifies the process of creating, updating, and sharing your resume.">
+		<!-- Keep under ~120 characters so Google's mobile SERP snippet is not truncated at 3 lines. -->
+		<meta name="description" content="Free, open-source resume builder. Create, update, and share a professional resume in minutes — no ads, no paywall.">
 
 		<link rel="icon" href="/favicon.ico" type="image/x-icon" sizes="128x128" />
 		<link rel="icon" href="/favicon.svg" type="image/svg+xml" sizes="256x256 any" />
diff --git a/apps/web/src/routes/__root.tsx b/apps/web/src/routes/__root.tsx
index 689f16dc7..e3586bb5c 100644
--- a/apps/web/src/routes/__root.tsx
+++ b/apps/web/src/routes/__root.tsx
@@ -43,8 +43,9 @@ type RouterContext = {
 const appName = "Reactive Resume";
 const tagline = "A free and open-source resume builder";
 const title = `${appName} — ${tagline}`;
+// Keep under ~120 characters so Google's mobile SERP snippet is not truncated at 3 lines.
 const description =
-	"Reactive Resume is a free and open-source resume builder that simplifies the process of creating, updating, and sharing your resume.";
+	"Free, open-source resume builder. Create, update, and share a professional resume in minutes — no ads, no paywall.";
 const iconContextValue: IconProps = { size: 16, weight: "regular" };
 
 export const Route = createRootRouteWithContext<RouterContext>()({